Raves for Yenta Unplugged

REVIEWS

“Finally, Ms. Korzen portrays the Gentile Danish woman who hid her husband from the Nazis. This convincing, poignant moment provides evidence of her prowess as an actress.”
N.Y. Times

“…A born storyteller whose tale forms a satisfying conclusion.”
Associated Press

“Universal theme…life affirming and entertaining. Big laughs, serious issues…A real charmer!”
L.A. Times (Critics’ Choice)

“The first big laugh isn’t the last!”
Miami Herald

“Emotional intensity!”
L.A. View

“Delighted roars from the audience.”
L.A. Weekly (Pick of the Week)

“Such a pleasure!”
New York Magazine

“Upbeat, fun and provocative!”
The Jerusalem Report

“A celebration!”
The Boston Globe

“Makes you remember, makes you laugh, makes you think!
Martha’s Vineyard Journal

TESTIMONIALS

“Annie charmed our 100% Gentile audience with her unique take on life and its foibles.”
Lou Magor, Kenyon Hall, West Seattle

“While the audience was primarily Gentile, the performance transcended cultures and ethnicities, leaving audiences with a smile on their collective faces and in their hearts.”
Steve Lerian,
Executive Director, Kirkland Performance Center, Seattle

“Though provoking and hilarious. Annie’s presentation gave us fodder for discussions that will continue for a long time to come!”
Rabbi Leah Lewis, Leo Baeck Temple, Los Angeles

“Our Donor event was a huge success, thanks to a funny, heartwarming, and stirring performance!”
Cheryl Carter, Co-President, Hadassah Akron

“The whole community is still buzzing after more than a thousand people filled the hall with laughter. It was the highlight of the season!”
Neil Michaels, Temple Israel, Bloomfield Hills, MI

“The audience loved the show. They thought you were funny, witty, entertaining and poignant.”
James Goldfarb, Selig Theatre, Sullivan County , NY

“Fresh and funny – we laughed from start to finish.”
Madeline Goodman, Hadassah San Diego

“Rave reviews. An enormously entertaining evening of humor and hope.!”
Rabbi Sally Jane Priesand, Monmouth Reform Temple, Red Bank, NJ

“Huge success! My phone keeps ringing off the hook with glowing reviews.”
Susan Golden, Temple Beth Israel, Houston

“A Polished Show! Heartfelt. Left us wanting more. Annie is a class act who delivers!”
Marian Segal, Programming Director, Na’amat Montreal

“Annie is still the “talk of our town”’ and we want her back!”
Nancy Goldberg, Gordon Center for Performing Arts, Baltimore

“Yenta Unplugged was a unanimous hit. Our audience loved it: funny, touching and entertaining.”
Barrie Keller, Jewish Theatre of New England

“People said it was the most funny and meaningful performance in a long time.”
Beatrice Fine, Cultural Arts Director, Kansas City JCC

“The audience feedback has been overwhelmingly ecstatic.”
Jim Carl, Director of Programming, The Carolina Theatre, Durham

“Outstanding! Sold out houses! A joy! We will welcome Annie back with open arms.”
Karla Hartley, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center

“Great feedback! We are thrilled with the overall outcome of your show!”
Kelly White, UCLA/Hammer Museum

“The laughter is constant, and the response was unanimously positive.”
Marilyn Hausfeld, Association for Jewish Theatre International Conference

“The show sold out, a first time for us! The audience ranged from thirty to eighty, Jewish and Gentile, and the beauty was that everyone had a good time.”
Orly Lewis. Richmond JCC

“Humorous, poignant and relevant whether a person was Jewish or not.”
Nancy Scott, Community Resource Director, Jewish Family Service, Calgary, Canada

“We, in Albuquerque, are still talking about YENTA UNPLUGGED. Not only was it funny, but you also gave us something to think about.”
Iris Weinstein, Congregation B’nai Israel

“The feedback was great and, importantly, the giving level was up by an impressive 25%!”
Ken Lander, Executive Director, Jewish Communal Appeal, Sydney, Australia

“The audience enthusiastically embraced her. Scores were turned away at the door.”
Professor Benny Kraut, Director, Center for Jewish Studies, Queens College

“Rave reviews! You enthralled this “tough room,” motivating an increase in donations!”
Reference, Melanie Bash, Jewish Federation Las Vegas

“They laughed, cried and cheered throughout the whole evening!”
Jeanne G. Kempinski, Det Mosaiske Troessamfund, Copenhagen, Denmark