Yury Urnov, director and written by Sasha Denisova of MY MAMA AND THE FULL-SCALE INVASION
MY MAMA AND THE FULL-SCALE INVASION opened last week at the Wilma Theater on the Avenue of the Arts. Each opening night they have a pre show reception for friends and supporters of the theater, which is also attended by the principles of each show.
Jerry Goldberg, Vice Chair Board of Wilma Theater, Mindy Goldberg, Sharon and Dan Camson
My mother was born on the very day when the Germans were bombing so, when I told her to go to the bomb shelter, the first thing she said was: ‘I’m not going there. I was born there.’ That gave the start to our ongoing fight because she didn’t let me come and take her out and, as you will see in the play, this is a woman of a strong character, as all Ukrainian women are.
– Sasha Denisova, The Guardian
Mari Shaw wearing a 3d printed DOVE representing peace
Iryna Mazur Honorary Consul of Ukraine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Managing Director: Leigh Goldenberg
MY MAMA AND THE FULL-SCALE INVASION
A co-production with Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
BY SASHA DENISOVA TRANSLATED BY MISHA KACHMAN ADAPTED BY KELLIE MECLEARY DIRECTED BY YURY URNOV
Sasha’s 82-year-old mother has lived in Kyiv her whole life. When Russia invades Ukraine in 2022, Sasha copes with her fears by imagining her mother in increasingly fantastical situations: strategizing with President Zelenskyy, striking Russian drones with jars of pickles, and even debating with God. Playwright Sasha Denisova was inspired by her online chats with her mother to write this darkly funny and deeply heartfelt new play.
Bill and Joan Goldstein
Yury Urnov’s direction, much like the piece itself, proves playfully frenetic and utterly refreshing.
– MD Theater Guide
Pat Adams and Jaylene Clark Owens, AUDELCO and Barrymore Award winning actress, as well as a highly acclaimed spoken word poet.
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Yana Fefelova, Stas Prochutia and Ellie Freedman
State Rep Ben Waxman and Julie Wertheimer, Project Director at The Pew Charitable Trusts
Vesna Sacks, arts and cultural supporter and Morgan Green, Co-Artistic Director
Andrew Panebianco notes his favorite dish which reminds him of home = Pasta
I love the Wilma Workshops. My readers always ask me to recommend interesting things for them to do, and the Wilma has just what your looking for: Check out the schedule here.
Last month the Chaine des Rotisseurs (The world’s oldest and largest Food & Wine Society) celebrated the most famous Chef and restaurant in the history of our city! Chef Georges Perrier and Le Bec-Fin at the Bistro Perrier at The Restaurant School with 70 friends, and family members in attendance.
Two of Perrier’s closest friends, dinner chair Dr. Bruce B. Zappan and Danny Liberatoscioli, president of Walnut Hill College, spent over six months preparing for the gala, which featured the chef’s classic dishes along with the legendary wines that paired so well with his cuisine. Chef was looking good despite suffering a near death experience in 2018 when he had a massive heart attack. (Philly Mag)
Danny Liberatoscioli (President of Walnut Hill College), Paul Weisberg, Chet Marcinkowski and David Schwartz
Chef Susanna Foo and Paul Weisberg
John Bertagnolli, Dvid Schwartz, Chet Marcinkowski, Sondra De Antonio
Garth Weldon owner of the Rittenhouse Grill and Larry Irwin
Guest of Honor Chef Georges Perrier and Past Head of the Chaine des Rotisseurs – Philadelphia, Thomas Knox
Tom Peters and Melissa Page Peters
Krista Bard and Chef Georges Perrier Son-in-law Dave Johnson and Daughter Genevieve Perrier
Maurice LoPiccolo, Niels Haun, Adriana LoPiccolo, Brian Lipstein and Fu Ming San
Garth Weldon owner of RIttenhouse Grill and Vincent Fumo
Guests enjoyed the classic recipes of Chef Georges paired with the finest French wines and, best yet, Chef Georges Perrier was there to preside over the evening.
The dinner was presented by the Philadelphia chapter of the Chaine des Rotisseurs, who host 13-15 food & wine events every year. If you are interested in learning more, or attending, their events please contact Paul Koulogeorge at Paul.Koulogeorge@att.net or call 610-247-6717. Learn more on Social Media on Facebook: “Chaine des Rotisseurs – Philadelphia” Instagram: @phillychaine
Great chefs honoring Georges Perrier at Walnut Hill College in the below video, including Inquirer food legendary columnist Michael Klein.
Jen Su featured in September’s Philly Style as the Dynamic Women headline, in the new issue with actress Natalie Portman on the cover. 34 Women of Style are featured in the issue. “I’m very honored to be one of the Dynamic Women in this month’s Philly Style,” exclaimed Su. “It’s been amazing to re-discover my city of birth after being away for the last three decades and I’ve met so many inspiring personalities through Philly Style’s fabulous events. The magazine photo shoot was held at the Guild House, and I’m thankful to the many people who came together for the shoot, including photographer Phil Kramer, my stylist Ayumi Perry and Philly designer Ahmad Essa, who designed my gown of silk, tulle, and crystal embellishments.”
Philly girl Jen Su celebrated her birthday month with a debut in September’s Philadelphia Style Magazine, a red carpet appearance at the MTV VMAs, and a party at The Capital Grille in King of Prussia organized by friends last week.
Jen Su in Ayumi Perry latex gown with Sue Moerder Chain Design and Jagged Halo X Ayumi Perry jewelry
Su, who was on the red carpet at last night’s 2022 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, has been on the forefront of celebrity news and interviews, in her work as a style and entertainment reporter for the Sunday Times and SABC3 Expresso Morning Show in South Africa. At last night’s ceremony, hosted by LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow, Su wore a black patent latex dress by Ayumi Perry adorned with silver chain couture and oversized tassels by Philly designer Sue Moerder Skull Art. “What’s amazing is that these chains are crafted from recycled basketball hoops, dog leashes, and other materials. I loved the edginess of the outfit and it was perfect for the VMA red carpet.”
Last week at a party at The Capital Grille in King of Prussia Su celebrated her birthday, her feature in Philadelphia Style Magazine, and the return of “red carpet” events in our area as well as nationally.
Guests dressed in red for good luck, enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, and sang happy birthday as a fabulous cake was brought out adorned with 5 candles.
Fabulous females celebrated Jen Su at The Capital Grille included newly-crowned Mrs. Classic Universe Jennifer Lynn Robinson; Philly Style reporter and philanthropist Allison Weiss Brady; CEO of Embellish Beauty Marcia Williams; TV host Nicolette Brycki; Philly Socialite Melissa Leonard and daughter Madison Leonard; CEO of The Judge Group Marty Judge; real estate personality Donna Coghlan; celebrity stylist Ayumi Perry; TV producer Antoine Johnson; and television host Paul Rimar, of The Ri Show debuting on September 11th on the CW in Philadelphia.
Melissa Leonard and her daughter Madison Leonard
Nicolette Brycki, Jen Su and Allison Brady
Born in the Philadelphia suburbs of Jenkintown as Jennifer Tsou, Su graduated from Abington Senior High School, the University of Pennsylvania, and was a Rotary Scholar and Paul Harris Fellow. After graduation, she embarked on a 30-year career abroad, as a professional singer in Taiwan, a television news anchor in Bangkok, Hong Kong, South Africa, and fashion news personality in Shanghai, China.
Philly actor and model Jalen Hoang with his mother Lynn, along with chairman and Founder of the Judge Group, Martin E. Judge, Jr.
In addition to her entertainment work with South Africa, Su has been a fashion and style commentator for Fox 29’s Good Day Philadelphia. She has also been on the Board of Directors for the Philadelphia Film Society, helping to promote education and outreach to diverse communities through film and the arts – with the upcoming Philadelphia Film Festival from October 20-30.
Reporter and media correspondent Afea Tucker captures the scene as Katie Kupstas looks on.
Jen Su’s son, Michael Levin (pictured center, holding sign) with fellow Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Parkway Run and Walk ambassadors as well as then-coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, Doug Pederson, and his wife Jeannie, in August 2019. After two years held virtually due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the CHOP Parkway Run and Walk will be held in-person for the first time again on September 25, 2022 in Philadelphia. Michael was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in 2017 and had been in a wheelchair after suffering Avascular Necrosis.
On Halloween of 2017, Su’s then 13 year-old son Michael fell ill suddenly with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia T-Cell. “Michael became pale, started vomiting, and a terrible dark rash, known as petechiae, developed on his legs.” After the shocking cancer diagnosis, she airlifted her son to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
“He was incredibly ill and he was rushed to the pediatric ICU when we got to CHOP,” she explained. “With the clock ticking down, I left with the clothes on my back and we departed with a medical team from International SOS overnight. I’m truly grateful to Dr. Stephen Hunger (Head of Oncology, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia) for saving my son’s life.”
Her son, who also spent eight months in a wheelchair due to Avascular Necrosis, has finally begun walking again and is in remission after years of chemotherapy and treatment. “September 25th is the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Parkway Run and Walk, and Michael has been an Ambassador for the hospital. I applaud all the kids who have organized teams to raise funds for CHOP.”
Congratulations Jen Su on all your accomplishments, philanthropy and future endeavors. Philadelphia is lucky to have you back!! Plus I love see all you do in the celebrity world and all the world red carpet.
It’s still a members only club for 21++ but now it’s celebrating it’s “nightclub with a pool” self.
Remember when North Shore Beach Club first opened under the moniker Arrow Swim Club and they were going for that upscale VIP vibe? Well rest assure that’s over, and it’s just an upscale anyone who can afford $600 a summer membership club. What’s really great is they have a daytime membership price of $300, which is really awesome since night time is the right time for crazy shit fun like Dayload Parties, DN Sexy Singles Party, and
Well this season it looks like it’s going to be all out sexy, single and loving it. First up you get to pick out the 2013 North Beach Club Bikini Team, then go get your membership so you can instagram your summer at the pool.
