Oct
26
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4 Stars in Time Out New York |
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Thursday, 25 October 2007 |
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Read our review of The Miracle on Monroe Street from Time Out New York! |
Aug
20
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Monday, 20 August 2007 |
Written by Mary Hilton from Newbie NYC
One of the greatest things about mining hundreds of New York Fringe Festival offerings is chancing upon an unexpected theatrical gem. Such was the case yesterday with The Miracle on Monroe Street.
Not that I didn't expect the play to be delightful - I'd met creator,
writer and puppeteer Jennifer Levine and her joyous energy let me know
I was in for fun. But I had no idea that I would be so moved by the
magical tale of her Grandmother's experiences growing up on the Lower
East Side - and told through handcrafted puppets.
But moved I was, as well as tickled to full-on laughter, as were adults and children alike at the near-jam-packed Studio @ Cherry Lane Theater.
We were taken back to the early 1900's to the childhood of Grandma
Pearl and her mischievous younger sister. When the youngster steals a
local baker's treat and escapes to a tenement rooftop, it is left to
Pearl to steer her fate after she tumbles from on high - to become a
Miracle Child.
In Europe, puppetry is a revered and respected craft, considered high art. Levine elevates it to such in The Miracle on Monroe Street,
presenting her beloved creations with an ever-so-subtle breath of life.
The story itself is beautifully universal, timeless and important, and
explores New York City's immigrant experience as well as the bonds of
family, beauty of forgiveness and role of religion in times of tragedy.
When
the play ended, I was left desperately desiring further adventures of
the delightful Pearl. Levine has said she envisions the piece as part
of a trilogy, and we can only hope that she continues with this
remarkable artistic vision. Shows continue on Sat 18 @8:30, Tue 21
@7:30, Sat 25 @8:30 at the Studio at Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce
St. Get tix in advance! |
Aug
04
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Education Conference in Atlantic City |
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Saturday, 04 August 2007 |
Jennifer will be a featured presenter at the New Jersey Education Association conference held this October in Atlantic city. Her workshop is hosted by the New Jersey Association for Gifted and Talented.
Jennifer Levine presents:
Teaching Family History Through Puppet Drama – Bringing the Past to the Present!
Jennifer will help participants explore new approaches for engaging students in the immigrant experience and family history in this interactive workshop. Come view a live performance and learn to make puppets come alive by incorporating puppetry into your curriculum!!
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Jul
07
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The Miracle on Monroe Street featured at FringeNYC! |
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Wednesday, 07 July 2004 |
The Miracle on Monroe Street will be featured in The New York International Fringe Festival on August 11th, 16th, 18th, 21st and 25th! All performances at The Studio @ Cherry Lane Theatre, 38 Commerce Street. New York, NY.
What is FringeNYC?
The New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC) is the largest multi-arts festival in North America, with more than 200 companies from all over the world performing for 16 days in more than 20 venues.
"Our adjudication process is challenging/excruciating and all of us firmly believe that we've chosen the most exciting productions and artists to comprise the FringeNYC 2007 community."
Elana K. Holy, Producing Artistic Director.
Information / Tickets
 In New York: (212) 279-4488
Outside New York: 1-888-FringeNYC
www.FringeNYC.org
Complimentary tickets for Press/Industry representatives are available by contacting
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. Comps must be requested at least 72 hours
prior to the show date/time. |
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