Hebrew Academy presents Neil Simon's The Odd Couple

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - March 29, 2016 - PRLog -- This year's production is directed by Mrs. Sarah Berman, who is on the English faculty at the school and holds a degree in theatre. She has worked as a casting assistant for TV and film on shows including Burn Notice, Magic City, Graceland, The Glades, and Iron Man 3. This is the 6th show she has directed in South Florida.

While Mrs. Berman is responsible for everything involved in the show, she gives all the credit to the students, who not only act, but paint the sets, supply costumes and design props.

About her selection for this year, she says, "I chose "The Odd Couple" for this year's comedy because it is fun, lighthearted, and an iconic tale. Two jilted men who couldn't be more opposite, find themselves in a difficult situation that forces them to room together. The audience gets to witness these two conflicting personalities at their best, and worst. This play was written, and is set, in the 1960's, however, it transcends time because it depicts an iconic, somewhat stereotypical, relationship between two roommates. Everyone knows a Felix or an Oscar. In fact, a lot of married couples are faced with the same conflicts as Felix and Oscar. As most of the cast are seniors, and college dorm life is eminent, I think they can learn from Felix and Oscar's situation.

This play was made for our cast. Our two leads, Daniel Ben Avner and Daniel Bister, are the "real-life" Felix and Oscar. Their on-stage chemistry is undeniable, and the audience will be in for a treat!"


She goes on to describe the main theme of the play, "Not everyone will be like you, but if you help each other out, and are kind, things will work out. This is a concept we try to teach our students and we hope they will carry it with them as they move forward with their lives."

Everyone is invited to join us at this family comedy.

Student production on April 3rd at 2pm

West Campus Auditorium

2400 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33140

For tickets, please contact Mrs. Sarah Berman at snberman@rasg.org or at (305) 532-6421 ext. 212

Hebrew Academy (RASG) is a Modern-Orthodox Jewish day school that has proudly served the South Florida community for almost seventy years. The school provides a comprehensive dual-curricular program for children ranging in age from six weeks to grade 12. Hebrew Academy strives to inspire each and every student through the light of Torah and academic excellence to improve the world.

RASG Hebrew Academy • 2400 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach FL 33140

(305) 532-6421 • www.rasg.org

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(305) 532-6421 ext 211 • rgibel@rasg.org