280. Eddie Coffield: Artistic Director of The New Jewish Theatre
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Eddie Coffield, Artistic Director of The New Jewish Theatre, Stopped by to talk with Nancy about the theatre, in general, as well as the upcoming Season.
Eddie Coffield brings three decades of experience to the J, including 16 years with New Jewish Theatre as Associate Artistic Director. During this time, he has directed more than 15 productions including\\xa0My Mother\\u2019s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding,\\xa0Yentl, and\\xa0Driving Miss Daisy\\xa0(original 2005 NJT production). Many of the productions have been Award-winning \\u2013\\xa0The Immigrant, From Door to Door, Jacob and Jack\\xa0and many others.
The New Jewish Theatre was an outgrowth of the long history of theatre programming of the Jewish Community Center. In 1997, the need was recognized to develop a professional theatre program with programming that reflected the Jewish experience. Since its inception, the theatre has continued to grow at an exponential rate, both in size and in quality. The original season of three productions of eight performances has expanded to the current season\\u2019s five productions of 12 performances each.
The New Jewish Theatre\\u2019s home is the state-of-the-art Marvin & Harlene Wool Studio Theater, located in the Arts & Education Building of the J\\u2019s Staenberg Family Complex.
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Cabaret at the J: \\xa0A Little Song, A little Dance, A Little Seltzer Down Your Pants! starring Eric Williams and Sharon Hunter\\u2028Saturday, December 18, 7:30pm\\u2028Sunday, December 19, 2pm
The Theatre is located at...\\xa0 2 Millstone Campus Drive\\u2028Creve Coeur, MO 63146
Ticket and information hotline: 314-442-3283
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