Roy Berko - Page 45
Roy Berko, a life-long Clevelander, holds degrees, through the doctorate from Kent State, University of Michigan and Case--WesternReserve/The Pennsylvania State University. Roy was an actor for many years, appearing in more than 16 plays, 8 TV commercials, and 3 films. He has directed more than 30 productions. A member of the American Critics Association and The Cleveland Critics Circle, he has been an entertainment reviewer for more than fifty years. For three years he was a regular on Channel 5, ABC-Cleveland's "Morning Exchange" and "Live on 5," serving as the stations communication consultant. He has also appeared on "Good Morning America." Roy served as the Director of Public Relations for the Volunteer Office in the White House during the first Clinton Administration. He was a professor of communication and psychology who taught at George Washington University, University of Maryland, Notre Dame College of Ohio, Towson University. and Lorain County Community College. Roy is the author of 38 books. He was selected by Cleveland Magazine as one of the most interesting people in Cleveland. He was named the outstanding theater reviewer in the Midwest and one of the top ten reviewers in the country by Broadwayworld. He was also recognized by Google as one of the most important and influential arts journalists/critics in the United States.
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BWW Reviews: GroundWorks Dance is Superb in Allen Premiere
November 1, 2012
This is the 14th season of GROUNDWORKS, the Cleveland area small dance company which has proven to be a local treasure since its inception.

BWW Reviews: Thought Provoking A BRIGHT NEW BOISE at Dobama
October 28, 2012
Though the message, due to the abstract nature of the concept of Rapture and religious differences, might turn off some viewers, Dobama's A BRIGHT NEW BOISE, featuring superb acting and focused directing, is a production well worth seeing!

BWW Reviews: CWRU/CPH MFA Students Present Delightful MISANTHROPE
October 27, 2012
CWRU/CPH MFA Acting Programs' THE MISANTHROPE is a delightful production of a historic classic.

BWW Reviews: Problematic LITTLE DOG LAUGHED at Beck Center
October 21, 2012
THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED continues the recent trend of area theatres to probe into the gay phenomenon.

BWW Reviews: Browns Win, So Does THE KARDIAC KID at Cleveland Public Theatre
October 15, 2012
Sunday the Cleveland Browns won.

BWW Reviews: Emotional THE COLOR PURPLE at Karamu
October 14, 2012
THE COLOR PURPLE, which is an appropriate selection for Karamu's mission, gets a good, but somewhat flawed production, filled with some wonderful singing and acting.

BWW Reviews: STANDING ON CEREMONY; THE GAY MARRIAGE PLAYS at Cleveland Public Theatre
October 10, 2012
Every era has its controversies.

BWW Reviews: Will Rogers Shares Wisdom at Actors' Summit
October 9, 2012
Will Rogers was a great American humorist and philosopher.

BWW Reviews: Blank Canvas Stages Thought-Provoking NEXT FALL
October 6, 2012
NEXT FALL continues the Blank Canvas's streak of well conceived productions of challenging scripts.

BWW Reviews: Disappointing THE WINTER'S TALE at Great Lakes Theater
September 30, 2012
GLT's THE WINTER'S TALE is a disappointment.

BWW Reviews: THE NORMAL HEART at Ensemble - Emotionally Moving, Expertly Performed
September 29, 2012
Each night during the 2011 Broadway revival of THE NORMAL HEART, Larry Kramer, the author of the script, stood outside the theatre to distribute a letter to members of the audience.

BWW Reviews: Verb Ballet's EXPLORE DISCOVER Echoes Its Name
September 26, 2012
Antonio Brown, whose work was the centerpiece of EXPLORE DISCOVER (9/22/12) has great potential as a choreographer.

BWW Reviews: Must-See PROOF at Lakeland Theatre
September 24, 2012
What happens when you combine a perfectly perceived script, which tells a meaningful story, and a gets masterfully staged show? You get Lakeland Theatre's PROOF.

BWW Reviews: XANADU at Beck Center Turns Bad Script Into Funky Fun
September 22, 2012
If you are in the mood for total silliness, want to hear some well sung classical modern songs, and desire to see some excellent dancing, XANADU is for you.

BWW Reviews: LOMBARDI Kicks a Field Goal at Cleveland Play House
September 21, 2012
LOMBARDI doesn't get the full six points of scoring a touchdown, but is good enough to get three for kicking a field goal.

BWW Reviews: MOTHERF**KER Captivates at Dobama
October 1, 2012
THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT, the play that dare not speak its name, has a lot to say.

BWW Reviews: Weathervane Opens 78th Season with Intriguing AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY
September 10, 2012
The Weathervane production of AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY is a well conceived community theatre level staging and well worth the drive to Akron.

BWW Reviews: Preservation Hall Band Jazzes Up Blossom
August 29, 2012
New Orleans' Preservation Hall is a small weathered music venue in the heart of the French Quarter.

BWW Reviews: GroundWorks Dance at Cain Park
August 21, 2012
With the ever increasing popularity of reality television shows like SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE and DANCING WITH THE STARS, the interest in dance is expanding.
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