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A young Iranian Jewish man faces the camera, straight-faced, the Star of David on a wall behind him.

Innovative storytelling shines at the 41st annual Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival

New name, new outlook
This year’s festival focuses on what is perceived as the “next wave of Jewish storytelling.” Marta Rusek previews.
Marta Rusek

Marta Rusek

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Ursula Rucker sits on a chair against a brick wall and door, her yellow and white knee-high socks prevelant in the photo.

The Weekly Roundup, October 27-November 2

Spooky streams, oral histories on Philly, and AAMP curates artist Richard J. Watson
Scribe Video Center and PhillyCAM take a deep look into the artistic and activist history of the city, while Resident Ensemble Players, DelArt, and others celebrate Halloween and Dia de Los Muertos. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

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A family sit in front of a TV. An older woman sits with her arms crossed, a young teen sits in the middle with a camera.

Theatre Exile presents Makasha Copeland’s Extreme Home Makeover

Home is where the heart is
Theatre Exile opens its 25th anniversary season and returns to in-person performances with Extreme Home Makeover. Christina Anthony previews.
Christina Anthony

Christina Anthony

Previews 2 minute read
A photo of Conte in a black suit, standing by the organ, posing for the camera. A sheet of music prominent on the organ.

Improvising The Phantom of the Opera with Peter Richard Conte

A night of fright with the silent 'Phantom' and some scary organ tropes
Organist Peter Richard Conte commands the mighty Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ to conjure the soundtrack to the 1925 version of The Phantom of the Opera. Linda Holt preview
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

Previews 3 minute read
Four sit on a couch, three of them talking, with one sitting still, focused, concerned.

11th Hour Theatre Company and Prima Theatre present SOON

Living life in the apocalypse
11th Hour Theatre Company paired up with Prima Theatre to bring a story about a young woman holed up in her apartment in the days leading up to the apocalypse. Michele Zipkin previews.
Michele Zipkin

Michele Zipkin

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A woman (Clara) in a dark purple, long dress stands in the middle of the road, an ominous tree in the fog behind her.

The Weekly Roundup, October 20-26

Picks for the 30th Philadelphia Film Festival
The Philadelphia Film Festival returns for its 30th year. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up a selection of must-watch movies.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

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A portrait featuring both Nancy Bean and Lloyd Smith.

1807 & Friends presents The Florian Trio

Strumming up gusto with the guitar
The 1807 & Friends chamber series presents a wide-ranging program featuring guitarist-composer Allen Krantz. Tom Purdom previews.
Tom Purdom

Tom Purdom

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A portrait shot of Meg Bragle. She's wearing a blue and purple dress, facing the camera, background out of focus.

Tempesta di Mare presents Women of Antiquity

Honoring heroic women in Baroque style
The Tempesta di Mare Baroque Orchestra presents musical portraits of legendary and reverent women in Greek and Roman mythology. Tom Purdom previews.
Tom Purdom

Tom Purdom

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Number One film poster. A rotoscoped image of two people in all black. One is yelling to the sky, another covers their face.

The Weekly Roundup, October 13-19, 2021

'Fantasy Basement,' 'Spring Awakening,' PHonk! Philly, and the FirstGlance Film Festival
Nerd-centric burlesque and comedy, a pair of new music fests, Temple Theaters reopens its doors, and FirstGlance Film Festival returns for its 24th year. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 3 minute read
A colorful illustration featuring cartoon-stylized angels, including Azrael, who is centered and is wearing masquerade makeup

Brainchild Stageworkx presents Ryk Lewis’s The Ongoing Plight of the Ferryman

Opportunity knocks at death's door
Enjoy the season and get into the spirit of Halloween with this family-friendly original musical from Philly artist Ryk Lewis. Christina Anthony previews.
Christina Anthony

Christina Anthony

Previews 2 minute read