The RASG Hebrew Academy of Miami Beach presented its annual spring production on April 3 in the school’s west-campus auditorium. This year’s play was directed by Sarah Berman, a faculty member with a degree in theatre. She has worked as a casting assistant for TV and film on projects including “Burn Notice,” “Magic City,” “Graceland,” “The Glades,” and “Iron Man.”
Mrs. Berman gives all the credit for the success of the play to her dedicated students. They not only were called on to act but also to paint the sets and supply costumes and props. Their hard work paid off. The enjoyable comedy was a resounding hit.
Beman says, “I chose ‘The Odd Couple’ for this year because it is a fun, lighthearted, and iconic tale. The audience gets to witness two conflicting personalities at their best and worst. Though the play was written and is set in the 1960s, it transcends time. Everyone knows a Felix and an Oscar. Most of the cast members are seniors, and college dorm life is eminent. I think there is much to learn from the situation the play presented.”
Cast members were Danny Bister as Felix, Daniel Ben Avner as Oscar, Tehila Moore as Gwendolyn, Rena Kahn as Cecily, Jack Benveniste-Plitt as Murray, Brian Garcia as Vinnie, Sara Fuchs as Roxy, and Jacob Mitrani as Speed.
The RASG Hebrew Academy is a Modern Orthodox Jewish day school that has proudly served the South Florida community for nearly seventy years. The school strives to inspire students through the light of the Torah and academic excellence. For more information call 305-532-6421.
