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4 May 2021 FEDERATION NEWS

Record-breaking numbers for

Sarasota Jewish Theater’s inaugural season

By Trudi Krames, Sr. Director of Programming
he reviews are in and Saraso- ing three play readings via Zoom with All three performances – Women a wonderful experience. Its ability to
ta Jewish Theater’s (SJT) in- strong, polished performances shaped I Have Loved, Cherry Docs and From produce thought-provoking, entertain-
Taugural season, presented by by talented Sarasota directors. Door to Door – were accompanied by ing theater performances in a virtu-
The Jewish Federation of Saraso- This inaugural season centered on talkbacks featuring the actors and di- al environment in its first year was
ta-Manatee, was a smashing success! the Jewish experience and contempo- rectors as well as some special guests nothing short of incredible. We look
Although it began in a pandemic, SJT rary Jewish issues drawn from Jewish such as Rabbi Geoff Huntting and Fed- forward to a continued partnership
was able to bring live performances to literature, history, hopes, passions and eration’s Jewish Community Security to bring quality Jewish theater to our
the homes of its patrons by showcas- accomplishments. Director, Jeff Solomon. Sarasota-Manatee community, hope-
The community feedback was tre- fully in an in-person setting, later this
mendous. SJT Creator Carole Klein- year or in early 2022.”
MOON & COMPANY berg received many glowing comments cessity to use technology offered us
Carole Kleinberg added, “The ne-
from the 250 ticket holders. Here are a
EYEWEAR few: some unexpected benefits. We were
able to use actors from across the
You have created this wonderful
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LUXURY & EXOTIC gift for the Sarasota community! country, and the playwrights were able
Custom Prescription Eyewear We are lucky to have you here…
This was not a play-reading...it
was theater on Zoom!!! Loved it!
– Barb Sander
‹ Last Sunday, I attended my first
Federation “event,” and it was one
of the best theatrical experiences
I’ve ever had. The intimacy im- to watch the readings of their plays
posed by Zoom rendered the ma- without leaving home. David Gow,
terial even richer than could be who wrote Cherry Docs, watched from
achieved in a theater. My gratitude Toronto, Canada, and James Sherman,
to Carole Kleinberg for her dedi- author of From Door to Door, Zoomed
cated efforts...Thank you, Feder- in from Chicago. Both were amazed at
ation for the innovation. – Sandra the transformation that happened when
Tessler their works were produced through the
‹ The initial show of the Sarasota magic of technology.”
Jewish Theater was a home run Given its success, we look forward
on steroids. It was fabulous. Con- to the future when we can bring live,
gratulations for making SJT a re- in-person theater to our Jewish com-
HIGH CONTRAST LENS ality. You have worked tirelessly munity and the greater Sarasota-Man-
TRUER GREENS – LESS EYE STRAIN to make it happen. Thank you for atee community. As SJT says, “You
all your hard work. Sarasota has to don’t have to be Jewish to love Jewish
You are not playing your best game be very grateful to you for making theater.”

unless you are wearing MAUI JIM HCL LENS this theater a part of our cultural For more information about the
scene…again, CONGRATULA- Sarasota Jewish Theater, email carole
AVAILABLE IN PRESCRIPTION TIONS! – Sunny Brownrout @carolekleinberg.com. For more in-
Kim Adler, Federation’s Chief formation about Federation events,
Operating Officer, said, “The partner- contact me at tkrames@jfedsrq.org or
T: 941-260-8523 ship between the Federation and the 941.706.0037.
W: mooncoeyewear.com new Sarasota Jewish Theater has been
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105 S Lemon Ave Federation Program Survey:
Sarasota, FL 34236
349349-1 Past ~ Present ~ Future

By Trudi Krames, Sr. Director of Programming

o say the past program season you’d like to see handled differently,
at The Jewish Federation of and what you’ll feel comfortable at-
New to the TSarasota-Manatee was unique tending in 2021-22. Once again, we
and impactful, challenging and inspir-
look forward to learning from you
Sarasota-Manatee area? ing, meaningful and fun, would be un- about your areas of interest, comfort
derstatements. As we now look to the level attending indoor vs. outdoor
We Welcome You! future of our Federation programming, in-person programs and events, and
what kind of conditions will make you
we are filled with hope and optimism
that we can experience it together, only feel safe, etc.
Shalom! Welcome to paradise! this time, more in person. We have been heartened to hear
Last year, we asked our commu-
We hope you feel at home and become active nity to provide input on how to move the positive reactions to the virtual pro-
gramming we offered in 2020-21. We
members of the Sarasota-Manatee forward with programming in an look forward to creating a 2021-22 sea-
Jewish community. all-virtual environment. Now we’re son filled with uplifting community en-
coming to you again, one year later,
gagement opportunities that continue
Please contact Ilene Fox • 941.343.2111 • ifox@jfedsrq.org to learn how to best serve your inter- to bring smiles to your faces, leaving
ests and needs in the coming year as you fulfilled and helping to provide our
Get Newcomer information: jfedsrq.org/new we learn to pivot to a hybrid model of community much needed enjoyment.
in-person programming with an alter- To take our survey, please visit
nate option for virtual. jfedsrq.org/programsurvey.
Please help us shape the future We would love to hear feedback on
season of Federation programming by our Federation programming! Please
completing our new Programs Survey: feel free to contact me at tkrames@
Past ~ Present ~ Future (the link is jfedsrq.org of 941.706.0037. For more
below). Make a difference by sharing information about our Federation pro-
The Larry & Mary Greenspon Family Campus for Jewish Life • Klingenstein Jewish Center
580 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232 your input on what you attended this grams, visit jfedsrq.org/events.
past year, how it impacted you, what