Visit Lauderdale Science Festival Returns March 8
The Visit Lauderdale Science Festival is back and better than ever. On Saturday, March 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., families can dive into a full day of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) excitement at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) and Esplanade Park in Fort Lauderdale. Best of all? It’s completely free!
This event is a perfect opportunity for young minds to unleash their creativity and learn about science. It also includes a lot of fun! The event kicks off with President & CEO of MODS, Joe Cox, getting SLIMED, all in the name of science. But it expands from there throughout the museum and Esplanade Park, featuring nationally renowned STEM presenters, gravity-defying acrobatics and interactive challenges. Highlights include:
- Spheres Bubble Show – A mind-blowing fusion of art, science and magic! Created by Blaise Ryndes, the bubble phenom from “America’s Got Talent” Season 13, this Cirque Du Soleil-style performance transforms simple bubble science into a dazzling display of visuals and comedic charm.
- WeFlip Science Acrobats – Physics in motion! What started in a circus-renovated garage has soared to new heights, amazing audiences at Disney and beyond. WeFlip Entertainment is known for its gravity-defying stunts and thrilling acrobatics, all showcasing Newton’s Second Law in action! Experience the flips, stacks and daring feats that make them a must-see experience!
- It’s Not Magic, It’s Science – Starring Jay Flores, global STEM ambassador, PBS’s “Make48” host and “American Ninja Warrior” star, this show blends mind-bending illusions with real science to spark curiosity in all ages. As a Discovery Education Mystery Science Guide, Flores has inspired millions of students by answering fun STEM questions. Witness the magic of science in this eye-opening, interactive experience!
Families can get creative together, including learning binary code and creating a bracelet with their initials encoded in black and white beads. They can sharpen their math skills with a DIY paper game or experiment with pressure and buoyancy through Cartesian divers, and enjoy other opportunities to tinker and use tools. In addition, kids can learn about STEM careers through hands-on activities with CTS Engines, LEGO® Build the Change, Broward MPO, Blue Frontier and more.
There will be live science demonstrations, such as the Oobleck Run. Participants can run across a pool of non-Newtonian fluid and explore the surprising science of solid-liquid hybrids. And kids will be wowed by the Liquid Nitrogen Show.
Guests can participate in hourly challenges to win prizes like MAGNA-TILES® Dino XL sets and Squishmallows, including:
- Pressing Plaque – Use a stent to clear plaque buildup and understand its impact on blood flow.
- Antigen Elimination – Remove as many pathogens as possible in 20 seconds using a magnetic fishing line.
- Bristle Bots – Build a tiny vibrating robot and watch it scuttle around.
- Balloon Hover Boards – Engineer a hover board with balloons and learn about air pressure.
“We are thrilled to host the return of the Visit Lauderdale Science Festival, an awe-inspiring celebration of STEM that will now be an annual cornerstone event for Broward County,” said Joseph P. Cox, president & CEO of MODS. “Science festivals unite communities, ignite curiosity and showcase South Florida’s thriving STEM industries. By connecting young minds with industry leaders, we hope to inspire future innovators and drive economic and educational growth in our region.”
“The Visit Lauderdale Science Festival is an event that represents our commitment to innovation and education in Greater Fort Lauderdale,” said Stacy Ritter, president & CEO of Visit Lauderdale. “By supporting this festival, we not only celebrate the wonders of science but also position our destination as a place for discovery, creativity and intellectual growth.”
Kids can grab a Festival Passport and collect stamps at activity stations and exhibits throughout MODS and Esplanade Park for a chance to win prizes like 4Ocean Bracelets, LEGO® kits and more!
Parents might especially be interested in some of the guest speakers. At the Innovation Showcase, local industries and universities highlight cutting-edge research shaping our community. At the Science Cafés, families can connect with leading STEM professionals and explore the latest discoveries.
Featured speakers include:
- Dr. Laura Fontenas, assistant professor of biological sciences at Florida Atlantic University, presenting groundbreaking neurobiology research on spinal injury repair.
- Dr. Afeefa Abdool-Ghany, senior scientist at Brizaga, discussing the origins of South Florida’s drinking water, focusing on the region’s aquifers and the importance of protecting them from pollution.
- Amaka Amalu, PE, founder of Tech Girl Power, empowering young girls in STEM from underserved backgrounds.
- Additional speakers from top research institutions and industries, sharing cutting-edge insights into science, technology and innovation.
The Visit Lauderdale Science Festival is sponsored by Visit Lauderdale (Title Sponsor); Florida Prepaid College Savings Plan (Platinum Sponsor); Amazon, Blue Frontier, MacGillivray Freeman Educational Foundation, UKG (Gold Sponsors); Centuric Technologies, Florida Philanthropic Network, Publix Super Markets Charities, R-Squared Charitable Fund, Save Our Seas Foundation (Silver Sponsors); Broward MPO, CTS Engines, M&T Bank (Copper Sponsors); ABA Centers of Florida, McGriff (Titanium Sponsors); 4Oceans Foundation, Doubletime Digital, Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, IKEA Sunrise, Jazwares, JetBlue, MAGNA-Tiles®, Xpress Entertainment (In-Kind Sponsors).
More Fun at MODS
Guests will enjoy free access to MODS’ world-class, educational and inspiring exhibits that shape our world and fuel innovation, including the new “Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit,” presented locally by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans. Children will unravel the secrets of world-famous heroes in this new exhibit that brings to life the acclaimed PBS KIDS® TV series, “Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum,” which follows kid adventurers Xavier Riddle, his little sister Yadina and best friend Brad as they tackle everyday problems by doing something extraordinary: traveling back in time to learn from real-life inspirational figures when they were kids. The PBS KIDS® TV series, “Xavier Riddle and The Secret Museum” is based on the highly acclaimed children’s book series “Ordinary People Change the World” by #1 New York Times bestselling author and South Florida resident Brad Meltzer and award-winning letterer and illustrator Chris Eliopoulos. “Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit “is a national traveling exhibit created by The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum in collaboration with 9 Story Media Group, Inc.
In addition, they can check out an IMAX film! As part of the Visit Lauderdale Science Festival, the IMAX Film Series Expo, presented by MacGillivray Freeman Educational Foundation, features “Superhuman Body: World of Medical Marvels,” an awe-inspiring journey into the cutting-edge advancements transforming human health. From bionic limbs to revolutionary gene therapies, this immersive IMAX® experience showcases the future of medicine on the GIANT screen at the AutoNation® IMAX® Theater.
For more information and to reserve tickets, visit mods.org/sciencefest.
IGNITE Broward Returns
By Rachel Galvin
Stepping into Mad Arts in Dania Beach during IGNITE Broward is a surreal experience. This annual art and light festival, running from February 14–23 this year, spans three locations. In addition to Mad Arts, public art displays are also featured at Esplanade Park and Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale, as well as ArtsPark at Young Circle in Hollywood, FL. What makes this event even more amazing is that it’s free and highly interactive.
At Mad Arts, one room gives you the sensation of being in a forest, complete with comfy “rocks” to sit on and the calming sounds of nature. Another room showcases digital seasonal flowers that seem to dissipate, as if the soul of the plant is escaping. A projection displays the latest seasonal plant, and by placing your hand in front of it, you become part of the picture. Many of the art pieces also interact with visitors, changing lighting, sound, or visuals depending on your actions.
One art installation features a mermaid in a body of water, encountering a plastic bag in place of what should be nature — a poignant commentary on everyday pollution. Another projection shows tiny, multi-colored digital figures following each other off a cliff like lemmings, possibly symbolizing how people are often blindly led. These are just a couple of examples that invite reflection.
The majority of the installations incorporate impressive, state-of-the-art technology, such as lasers, holograms, and even quantum physics. The art isn’t just visual but also stimulates sound, light, and even smell.
All these captivating pieces can be found at Mad Arts, but other artworks, such as larger-than-life sculptures made of lights and other media, can be discovered at the other event locations.
To find out more about this family-friendly interactive art event, visit www.ignitebroward.org.
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Step Back in Time at the Renaissance Festival
By Rachel Galvin
Huzzah… The Renaissance Festival is Here
Take a break from current events and step back in time to the Renaissance, courtesy of the popular Renaissance Festival, of course. Held through March 23, this event at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach (401 S. Powerline Rd) is a chance to dress up and bring the whole family for a day of fun. This is the 33rd year for this event, which brings in over 100 performers and over 100 artisans to show off their skills and craft.
Walk through one vendor booth after another selling everything from homemade soaps to period costume, leatherworks, pottery and more. These items are great to add to your collection or give away as gifts. Sit for a spell and take in a show. Watch the Washing Wenches, but don’t get too close or you might end up getting all wet. Learn more about Birds of Prey. Watch some dancers dance a jig or musicians play. Hear the boom of the canons. You might see the queen having a tea party or knights in combat. The joust is always a highlight. Grab a turkey leg or shepherd’s pie, grab a pint and feast your eyes on the festivities. There is always a parade of characters to behold and activities in which to participate. Maybe try your hand at fencing, or archery, or throwing some tomatoes, climbing Jacob’s ladder, kayaking, or just getting lost in the maze.
This event is a great way to step into history and teach children what the time period used to be like in an interactive way. But it is fun for all ages.
Every weekend is a little different with themes and some new entertainment too. Upcoming themes include: Feb 15 & 16: Heartstrings and Heraldry – A Valentine’s Weekend! Feb. 22 & 23: Peg Legs and Polly’s – Part of the Ship, Part of the Crew, March 1 & 2: Marketplace Mayhem – Shopeth ‘til you Dropeth!, March 8 & 9: Gears and Gadgets – The Lost Inventions of DaVinci!, March 15 & 16: Gaelic Legends – Tales of the Blarney Stone! March 22 & 23: Enchanted Extravaganza – The Characters are on the Loose…
Tickets for the day for adults are $37, children 6 to 11 are $15 and under 6 are free. For more information, including ticket info on group rates, season passes VIP and pub crawl, visit the website. It has updated schedules of events every weekend and more details. www.ren-fest.com.
Film Review: “You, Me and Her”
By Rachel Galvin
How many couples reach a certain stage and just have a disconnect? Each find themselves living separate lives and struggling to find harmony. Perhaps, they find, over time, that they have changed, but their partner has not, or maybe they are going in two different directions.
In the movie “You, Me and Her,” married couple Ash (Ritesh Rajan) and Mags (Selina Ringel) struggle to come together. His career is a bit rocky at the moment. He has turned his hobby of weed into a business, while she is in private equity. They both have begun to hide secrets from one another.
But, perhaps a romantic trip to Mexico will do the trick. They leave the baby behind with the nanny and they are on their way. But when they get there, he begins spending most of his time thinking about where to get weed, and she feels restless. When a couple entices them to have a wild time, it is the first step toward leaving their cares behind to pursue something new. Will it bring them together, or tear them apart?
For Mags, it means rediscovering a part of her she had forgotten and maybe means finding a part she did not even know was there. Her blossoming interest in uncovering more of herself leads to a third entering their circle, the suntanned and serene Yoga instructor Angela (Sydney Park) — toppling the apple cart, so to speak, on their somewhat vanilla existence. The idea of a threesome emerges, leaving them anxious and excited for the first time in a long time, and leaving Ash wondering if he ever knew his wife at all.
But making their fantasy come true is not so simple as one thing after another gets in their way. In the process, some unwanted truths get thrown in the mix threatening their very relationship.
This is a fun-to-watch and relatable film to anyone who has had a bit of wild adventure in their life, or who has wanted one. Solid acting and comic moments add to the heart of this comic and dramatic film. The film is directed by Dan Levy Dagerman and written by Ringel. The movie was voted 100% fresh by Rotten Tomatoes!
The film is perfect for Valentines Day as it shows the ups and downs of love, offering a dose of reality, but also hope. It is showing in select theaters beginning February 14. For more information, visit ymhmovie.com.
Theaters:
Miami/Ft. Lauderdale:Silverspot Miami, Regal Oakwood Stm 18, Cinepolis Coconut Grove, Regal South Beach 18
West Palm Beach: Regal Royal Palm Beach, Epic Theatres of Palm Coast, Regency Square 8
Ft Myers/Naples: Spotlight Theatres Venice Luxury 11, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Naples, Regal Belltower Stm 20,
Tampa/St. Petersburg: B&B Wesley Chapel The Grove 16, Regal Park Place 16
Orlando: Epic Lee Vista, Regal Pointe Orlando Stm 20, Epic Theatres W Volusia, Oaks 10, GQT Merritt Square 16,Epic Theatres Mount Dora, Epic Old Mill Playhouse 8, Epic Theatres at Titusville
Gainesville/Ocala: Epic Theatres of Ocala
Breaking Tradition — “Sabbath Queen” Explores Jewish Identity & Societal Rules
By Rachel Galvin
Tradition is the way to keep balanced, according to the popular play and movie “Fiddler on the Roof.” What happens when tradition goes out the window? Anything can happen. This sense of freedom and wild abandon can be a welcome playground to some or chaos and destruction to those who long for stability and order.
The film “Sabbath Queen” spends 21 years following the life of Amichai Lau-Lavie, a descendent of 38 generations of rabbis, whose father escaped the holocaust. His immediate family is all very important in the religion as well.
Everything seems in order until Lau-Lavie disrupts the apple cart, so to speak. The first break from the ordinary is his declaration of being a homosexual. The worst part of this sentence is the idea that he would not continue the line with children.
Instead of living a life of a rabbi filled with family and prayers, he chooses to become an artist, moving to New York in the 1990s and creating his own type of spiritual community. And to pour gas on the fire, he dresses up as a woman. Oy gevalt! So, he has turned into a whole new personality running a very experimental group of artistic and spiritual individuals called Lab Shul. Within it, all are welcome, including those who have different definitions of the divine. He becomes a radical fairy and ordains weddings, but not just any weddings, but, interfaith ones, oy vey–something that is forbidden. The film also explores the role of women in orthodoxy. He ends up doing something else quite radical to help out two women that has an unexpected silver lining.
Lau-Lavie seems fine living in this counterculture and is embraced in his role. Just as he seems comfortable in his choices, tragedy happens — his father dies, and then, he makes a radical choice — to become a rabbi. Although he still is within his community, he now has certain things he is no longer allowed to do, such as dressing as a woman and officiating weddings that are interfaith, much to the chagrin of his congregation. But he still hopes to make some changes to the traditions and religion working from the inside out.
As he finds himself choosing compassion over loyalty to certain political affiliations, he bumps heads with the wrong people, and now finds himself again in conflict with his new rabbinical community. It seems he can’t win no matter where he turns. And so, he is in a new chapter in his life once again.
This film, directed by Sandi DuBowski, is a bit of a roller coaster ride, as Lau-Lavie explores his own inner being and wonder what it means to be a Jew. It leaves the viewer reflective and wondering about their own beliefs on religion, politics and humanity. It is quite engaging.
The film is coming to Florida. Here are the times:
Schedule:
February 4 – February 6, 2025
Savor Cinema, 503 SE 6th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 7:30 pm
Wednesday, Feb.5 at 5:30 pm
Thursday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 pm Q&A with director Sandi DuBowski follows screening
February 7 – February 10, 2025
Cinema Paradiso, 2008 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33020
Friday, Feb. 7, 7 pm. Q&A with director Sandi DuBowski follows screening
Saturday, Feb. 8, 4:30 pm
Sunday, Feb.9, 2:30 pm. & 7 pm
Monday, Feb. 10 at 4:30 pm
February 9, 2025 Only
Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Sunday, Feb. 9 at 1:15 pm Q&A with director Sandi DuBowski follows screening
JA World Uncorked 2025
By Rachel Galvin
A Rick Case Genesis greeted guests outside. Inside, people worked the room, eating and drinking to their heart’s content, and going to see who was performing music in the big room in the center. Women wearing bright neon colors and men in pastel Don Johnson jackets moved in time on the dance floor to the rhythms of Prince and other top singers on the 1980s during this year’s event — JA World Uncorked. The band, provided by the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, got everyone engaged. This year’s theme, Miami Vice, made sure everyone got into the groove.
What was not different this year is the great eats and smooth sips available. From pasta to ceviche, guests ate to the heart’s content from some of the top restaurants in the area while trying some premier cocktails and wines. They even could have a Miami Vice drink made from Pina Colada and Rum. By the end of the night, people opted for the espresso martini and later a cup of coffee sponsored by Joe Dimagio Children’s Hospital.
Many took their time to bid on silent auction items or stood in line to get in one of the photo ops. They had a roving photographer and photo spots. People could put in their contact into the system and whatever photos were taken of them throughout the night would automatically show up. It was a great idea.
Of course, the event benefited Junior Achievement. The non-profit organization provides “youth with the knowledge, ability and confidence to navigate their futures, drive our economy, and lead our community.” For more information, visit https://jasouthflorida.org.
Sun & Stars Shines Through Feb. 2
Barbara Scharres & director Bruce David Klein at Q&A following film
By Rachel Galvin
The Sun & Stars Film Festival kicked off on January 23 with the film “Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story” at the Rinker Playhouse at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach. Before the film, there was a reception complete with Asian light bites, a keyboardist performing and champagne and wine being passed around. Before guests left the area to head to the theater, they could grab a box of their choice of candy to snack upon. Once inside the theater, they had their choice of buttered or cheesy popcorn.
Keith Myers, the president and CEO of MorseLife Health System said a few words before turning the microphone over to Donald M. Ephraim and Terri C. Sriberg, who are both founders and consulting principals. Ephraim told a few jokes to warm up the crowd. Next came Barbara Scharres, the artistic director, who said there are 26 more films to come in the fest, and she introduced the director of the opening night film, Bruce David Klein. He would also come back after the film to do a Q&A moderated by Scharres.
The film was a documentary focused on Minnelli and how she came to be such an icon following the death of her mother, the legendary Judy Garland. The movie focused on the mentors around her that emerged to help her find her own unique voice away from her mother’s memory. It showcased the heartache she felt, the tragedies she endured, as well as the victories along the way.
This was just the first film in a long list of motion pictures that will be shown at The Kravis, as well as at EVO Entertainment in Delray Marketplace.
To see the list of all the films, special guests, and to buy tickets, visit sasiff.org.
Keith Myers 
Barbara Scharres 
Donald M. Ephraim and Terri C. Sriberg 
Director Bruce David Klein
Art Palm Beach 2025
By Rachel Galvin
There is something special about Art Palm Beach. From large scale artistic masterpieces to small sculptures, interactive art to pieces illustrating diversity, this show has a bit of everything. The fair includes 80 international galleries, as well as curated exhibitions, within the 100,000 sf space at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.
Despite the large space, what really makes the event unique is the intimacy achieved. People really get a chance to spend time with the art and with the artists. And many artists were in attendance. They were from all over and many sold their pieces to art lovers.
The opening night on January 22, brought in a very chic crowd bundled up in their finery, sheltering against the weather outside. Guests were greeted with champagne. There were also other light bites available, like paella and caviar.
The Boca Raton Museum of Art, which is celebrating its 75th year, provides a glimpse into their upcoming season. DiverseartPB presents four innovative projects. MOCAA Museum showcases work from more than 100 artists with its ceramic plate collection. These are just a few of the exhibits in the show.
The biggest draw is probably the Big Birk! Geo Casas created a huge yellow Birkin Bag that became the perfect spot for photo ops. He created it out of wood, foam and much more, putting it together in three pieces, and in the process, he created a sensation. It is presented by Denis Leon Galleries.
For the first time this year, Art Palm Beach partnered with Athletes for Life, a nonprofit, to bring the Art “n” the Schools program to the area. More than 200 underserved students from South Florida high schools received a private tour of the fair. Three students got the chance to have their art shown and to attend the VIP opening on January 22.
Art Palm Beach, with its artists from all over the world, continues until January 26. For more information, visit artpalmbeach.com.
Turn Back Time at JA World Uncorked!
By Rachel Galvin
One of the premier events in the area is taking it back in time… to the 1980s, Miami Vice style. That event is JA World Uncorked and the theme encourages as many popped collars as possible and plenty of neon. Get ready to party in style.
This yearly event is perfect for foodies as top local restaurants bring out samples of their signature dishes, and Breakthru Beverage Florida will be ready to pour. The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino always rocks it with live entertainment. There is always a silent auction as well. This truly will be the place to be.
The event, which will be held on Saturday, January 25, from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m., at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion, 1130 Coconut Crek Blvd., benefits Junior Achievement.
It’s going to be totally awesome! Get all the details at https://jasouthflorida.org/events/uncorked.
Theater Spotlight: “From Brooklyn to Boca”
By Rachel Galvin
Sharon Pfeiffer has been showing her comedy chops again. This force-to-be-reckoned-with shows her prowess in a brand-new play she wrote and is the lead in called “From Brooklyn to Boca.” The fish out of water tale is likened to “The Sopranos meets The Goldbergs.” It is not for the easily offended and gives an equal opportunity ribbing to both the Jewish and Italian cultures, but it’s all in good fun. The play follows her character, Regina’s, journey. Her husband, known as “Fuggedabout it Frank,” played by Alex Alonso, is involved with some mafia dealings. When the other mobsters get pinched, he will also take the fall. In order to save himself, he has to make a drastic life change, going into the witness protection program. This takes him and his family — Regina and their wise cracking son Carmine– from living in Brooklyn, New York to Boca Raton, Florida and means changing his name and becoming Jewish.
This culture shock is the crux of the play. And plenty of laughs ensued, many over Frank’s interesting choice of vocabulary. Alonso plays it well. Pfeiffer scores plenty of laughs as she does her best to keep their real identity hidden. They meet some interesting characters along the way and still have to worry about if the mobsters will track them down and destroy their new life, and then it would be curtains. They have to keep their wits about them to make it through this tough situation.
Overall, the play was well written with fun characters and snappy hilarious interactions. There is some breaking of the fourth wall, especially by Pfeiffer, who serves as the narrator for the play. All of the mobsters have fun camaraderie together, something thoroughly embraced by the actors. Each character has a funny name, such as Joey “Bag A Laundry” Romanelli, Big Sal Vitti and Mikey “the Bat” DiMaggio.
The new characters she encounters bring their own sense of comic relief. A shout out to actor Cameron Holder, whose character got laughs every time he hit the stage.
This play shows independent spirit. Since it was first a movie, it kind of is presented that way with many scene changes and much movement of makeshift props to set the scene. A huge kudos to the whole cast and crew for being brave enough to create something brand new.
Every night so far has been sold out. The opening gala night on January 10 was packed and the legendary singer Connie Francis attended. (Sher says she is collaborating with her on a new version of her iconic film “Where the Boys Are” called “Where the Men Are.”) Francis made sure to call over Pfeiffer to let her know how much she enjoyed the play and to encourage her, something that left Pfeiffer honored and kvelling. But Francis was not the only one giving praise. She received praise from everyone.
Guests were treated to delicious light bites and music from DJ Freakin Dominick and some even busted out into disco dancing, while others enjoyed champagne, wine and other spirits. It was a lovely evening.
In the beginning…
For Pfeiffer, this play was pretty personal. After all, she has direct real experience with starting anew here in Florida after dealing with mobsters back in New York. She actually escaped the life of being a mob wife in New York before starting over here in the Sunshine State. Her story was told on the TV show “I Married a Mobster,” Season 2, episode 3. It is quite the tale.
She took her experiences and used them to create something unique, teaming up with Deni B. Sher to write this story. Sher has a background in theater and screenwriting, and has co-written an award-winning local film called “Boxed” with Laurel Levey about The Holocaust, as well as others, including a film called “Grave Errors” and one called “The Imagined.” Her script “Evergreen Christmas Wedding,” also begins production soon.
Originally, the play “From Brooklyn to Boca” was intended to be a movie. They filmed the pilot and a teaser (directed by Josh Louis) and were in the process of shopping it as a feature film when they decided to go in a different direction and try it as a play. So, they rewrote the script a bit and did a staged reading, later to tweak some more, hold auditions and put together the show. (Side note: In the original pilot, this reporter was in the role of Rhonda, and in the play, was cast in a different role, as the news anchor).
The play was directed and produced by Sharee C. Pemberton, who also has quite the background. This native Floridian went to Chicago to be part of Roger Ebert’s Film Critics’ Awards before returning to the state. As a creative director, she also has won the Clio for the iconic “This Bud’s For You!” campaign. She also has worked with the USO Entertainment Troupe with actor Gary Sinese and received an Emmy for a PBS special. She was the executive producer for the film “The Letter,” which will be released soon. As far as her experience in theater, she worked for Fox Theatricals on “The Producers,” which won a Tony, and has won additional awards for her work as a producer and actress. In addition, she is an author of two books.
As for “From Brooklyn to Boca,” there are plans for additional runs of the play. Who knows what is next for this comedy.
More about Pfeiffer — she also is a stand-up comedian on the local circuit and continues to act in various projects. She can be seen as in a funny sexy role in “The Beach Bum,” directed by Harmony Korine, with Matthew McConaughey, among many others.
“From Brooklyn to Boca” will be shown at The Studio in Mizner Park in Boca Raton through Jan. 19. For more info. and tickets, visit www.thestudioatmiznerpark.com.
Photos by Rachel Galvin. More pics coming soon on the Facebook page.
