
Deaf West Theater (DWT) in Los Angeles, CA recently completed its 25th theatrical production which raised positive reviews in local news papers. Their production of ‘Oliver!’, a musical production based on Charles Dickens’ 19th century “Oliver Twist”, had four Jewish actors: Joshua Ari Soudakoff in the lead role of ‘Oliver’, Koli Cutler interpreting for narrator and Fagin roles, the Josh & Jessica Breslow duet among the children’s ensemble – Josh also voiced for Oliver, Carol Kline as Widow Corney, and Robert Steinberg who de signed the set. All performances were sold out until end of its run on June 25th. In picture, ‘Oliver’ (Soudakoff) appears with Bertha Kurz who saw the play on the last day. Kurz will turn 103 years old on August 16th!
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1 Iyyar 5770 (1 Iyyar 5770 (April 15, 2010))