{"id":36012,"date":"2022-04-09T13:59:30","date_gmt":"2022-04-09T20:59:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wormholeriders.com\/blog\/?p=36012"},"modified":"2022-04-09T14:15:03","modified_gmt":"2022-04-09T21:15:03","slug":"a-tomato-cant-grow-in-the-bronx-review-with-creator-and-cast-interviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wormholeriders.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/09\/a-tomato-cant-grow-in-the-bronx-review-with-creator-and-cast-interviews\/","title":{"rendered":"A Tomato Can’t Grow In The Bronx Review With Creator and Cast Interviews!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Welcome back WormholeRiders<\/a> and Lovers of Live Theatre!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Image by Lori Townsend for WormholeRiders<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As I approached the Center Players Theatre<\/a> in Freehold, New Jersey on Friday April 01, 2022, I was greeted by a playhouse volunteer in a tuxedo. It was nice to be brought back to a day that presentation and cordiality are a part of the show. Inside the theatre was quaint, well designed, featuring a beautiful chandelier that added to the delightful ambiance of the stage environment. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The stage seemed up close and personal. The setting of a real 1960\u2019s Bronx, New York apartment was placed on stage, and I knew I was in for a trip down memory lane.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Image by Lori Townsend for WormholeRiders<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A story of a Jewish family, trying to survive in the changing world of the 1960\u2019s was brought to life by an amazing cast under the direction of industry veteran Ms. Bernice Garfield-Szita<\/a>. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Full of emotion and passion, the story is of a young man, his parents and his grandparents weaving their way through life, tragedy and love. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Mr. Gary Morgenstein<\/a> brought to life the world of unseen family drama that rigs true to this very day. \u00a0This was a wonderful play with a wonderful and talented cast.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Image courtesy Gary Morgenstein.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Our story written by Mr. Gary Morgenstein starts with Elliot. A boy with a dream who seems to be having a hard time fitting in in his own neighborhood as well as his family. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Elliot is apparently beaten up as his grandfather comes to his aid, which is not necessarily wanted. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

We move on to Harry, Elliot\u2019s overbearing grandfather, who wants to keep their neighborhood and family the way he remembers. A quiet Jewish neighborhood. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Bernice Garfield-Szita. Image by Lori Townsend for WormholeRiders<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Unfortunately, things can\u2019t always stay as they are. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

We get to know Harry\u2019s daughter, Eleanor, who Harry dotes on, even more than the typical father of the day would and his wife Gladys, who he seems to be more attached to in battle than in love. Enter Sammy, Eleanor\u2019s husband. Sammy is much reliant on Harry in life and finance, though it seems he would rather not be in either.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

As the story progresses, we see each of our characters come to life and grow in their own stories. Each of them learning about themselves as well as each other. All discovering that change is imminent as well as important in life. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Included below are my interviews with Mr. Morgenstein, Ms. Garfield-Szita and the delightful cast talk back question and answer session for your enjoyment.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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