Hold Me, Heal Me
January 12-31, 2014
Listen to Hold Me, Heal Me (Abridged) on the JWT Podcast
How kindness comforts us even in our most broken moments. This evening of stories, poems, plays and songs will make you laugh, cry, and remember how acts of kindness impact your life.



THE PROGRAM
Underwritten by generous donations from Gail Solo, in dedication to Dr. Edith Eger, and Gladys & David Layne
Produced by Ronda Spinak
Assistant Producer: Barbara Koletsky
Directed by Eve Brandstein
Dramaturge Lisa Rosenbaum
Associate Producers: Susie Yure´ and Rose Ziff
Welcome ~ Ronda Spinak, JWT Artistic Director
Janis Nelson, JWT Board Chair
Sixties Girl
Written by Arla Sorkin Manson. Performed by Kate Zentall, Sean Topps, and Lisa Cirincione.
Drinks Before Flight
Written by Lisa Kenner Grissom. Performed by Lisa Cirincione and Sean Topps.
The Infected Finger
Written by Leah Kornfeld Friedman. Performed by Kate Zentall.
The Shabbos Goy
Written by Joanne Verdino. Performed by Lisa Cirincione.
In the Dark Silence
Music and Lyrics by Michele Brourman. Performed by Michele Brourman or Lisa Cirincione.
Unlikely Friends
Written and performed by Annie Korzen.
A Balm in Beverly Hills
Written by Faye Sholiton. Performed by Kate Zentall and Sean Topps.
A Dance, A Piece of Bread, and a Life
Words by Dr. Edith Eger. Adapted by Ronda Spinak. Performed by Lisa Cirincione and Annie Korzen.
O, Engineer
Written by Anna Belle Kaufman. Performed by Kate Zentall.
Kindness
Written by Naomi Shihab Nye. Performed by the Ensemble.
ARTIST BIOS
GALLERY

Eve Brandstein directing rehearsal

Artistic Director Ronda Spinak and performer Annie Korzen share a quiet moment before the show

Susie Yure´and Board member Patty Linden at check in

One of the underwriters of Hold Me, Heal Me, David and Gladys Layne, enjoy the program prior to the show

Dessert buffet

Literary Manager and food stylist Suzanna Kaplan