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Jeremy Aluma is an award-winning, Jewish-American theatre director and producer of Iraqi descent. He founded the internationally touring clown troupe, Four Clowns and served as artistic director during the first seven years. Credits include: Abraham & Isaac (MuBe Cultural Theatre, São Paulo, Brazil); Four Clowns (La MaMa, NYC); Pinocchio and Robin Hood (South Coast Repertory); Sublimity (Theatre Row, NYC); Lunatics & Actors (Shakespeare Center, LA); Henry’s Potato (REDCAT, LA); Beyond Dark (Odyssey Theater, LA); Jonah (Annenberg, Santa Monica); Crumble (Sacred Fools, LA); The Last Days of Judas Iscariot (Urban Theatre Movement, LA); and In Arabia We’d All Be Kings (Alive Theatre, Long Beach). Nationally, he has directed productions at Chopin Theatre (Chicago); Gremlin Theatre (St. Paul, MN); Exit Theatre (San Francisco); Indy Fringe Theater (Indianapolis); Space 55 (Phoenix); and Insurgo Theater Movement (Las Vegas) amongst others. He is the recipient of the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, Cultural Exchange International Grant, the City of Santa Monica, Annenberg Community Beach House Residency, and the Long Beach Arts Council Community Project Grant. Since graduating Cum Laude from California State University, Long Beach with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Directing, Aluma has attended prestigious training programs such as, the Master Conservatory program in Bali, Indonesia; Director’s Lab West; and The Actor’s Center in NYC. He continues to teach and take classes at The Clown School and is currently pursuing his MFA in Directing at The Theatre School at DePaul University.

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MY UNCLE SAM Comes To Queens In September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2024

Catch the New York City run of MY UNCLE SAM at 3AM Theatre, featuring the story of Russian Jewish immigrant and vaudeville star Sami Silverstein.
MY UNCLE SAM To Be Presented At 3AM Theatre In September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2024

Catch the heartfelt performance of MY UNCLE SAM in Queens, NY, running September 27-28 at 3AM Theatre. This show chronicles the life of a Russian Jewish immigrant turned vaudeville star.
MY UNCLE SAM Announced At Cannonball Festival!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2024

See MY UNCLE SAM at Cannonball Festival, part of Philly Fringe, from 9/24-9/26 at Maas Building Studio. The play follows a Russian Jewish immigrant's rise to vaudeville stardom in the early 1900s.
JewFace To Host Staged Reading Of 3 New Jewish Short Plays At Der Nister September 10
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 7, 2023

Three new short plays from writers Shira Gorelick, Matt Gottlieb, and Lauren Schaffel are receiving a staged reading at Downtown LA's Der Nister on September 10.
Photos/Video: First Look at Chance Theater's THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2022

Chance Theater, Anaheim’s official resident theater company, announces the Orange County premiere of “The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity,” a dramatic comedy by Kristoffer Diaz that was one of the final nominees for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and snagged numerous “Best Play” Awards. Check out photos and video here!
Photos: First Look at Chance Theater's THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2022

All new photos have been released for Chance Theater's OC premiere of The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity. The live in-person production will be playing at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage thru October 23.
OC Premiere Of THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY Starts Next Month at Chance Theater
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2022

Chance Theater, Anaheim's official resident theater company, announces the Orange County premiere of “The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity,” a dramatic comedy by Kristoffer Diaz that was one of the final nominees for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and snagged numerous “Best Play” Awards. Directed by Jeremy Aluma, “The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity” previews from September 23rd through September 30th, with regular performances running October 1st to October 23rd on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center.
Alliance For Jewish Theatre Announces 2021 Virtual Conference
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2021

From Sunday, October 24th through Tuesday, October 26th, the Alliance For Jewish Theatre held its annual conference completely online. It was the second consecutive year that AJT's annual conference has gone virtual.
Mixed Asian Media to Present MIXED ASIAN MEDIA FEST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2021

Mixed Asian Media (Formerly known as Hapa Mag) will present their first annual Mixed Asian Media Fest (MAMF) September 18th-19th, 2021. In light of COVID-19, MAM Fest will be a virtual celebration of mixed Asian & Pacific Islanders, who express themselves through creative art forms.
Four New Board Members Join Alliance For Jewish Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2021

Alliance For Jewish Theatre has announced the addition of Debórah Eliezer, Hadar Galron, Yehudah Jai Husband and Ari Weinberg to its Board of Directors. Representing three countries and a wide array of theatrical disciplines, they will serve as Members-at-Large for a two-year term. They join a board composed of international artists who advise the 41-year-old organization dedicated to the world-wide Jewish theatre community.
Three Performance Events Announced For AJT's 2020 Virtual Conference
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2020

The Alliance For Jewish Theatre announces the performance lineup for its 2020 Annual Conference, being held online From Sunday, October 25th through Tuesday, October 27th.
Alliance For Jewish Theatre Announces 2020 Virtual Conference
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2020

From Sunday, October 25th through Tuesday, October 27th, the Alliance For Jewish Theatre will hold its annual conference completely online. Each day will feature award-winning speakers, international panelists, and select performers.
Alliance for Jewish Theatre's 2020 Virtual Conference Announces Plan of Events
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2020

The Alliance For Jewish Theatre has announced its 2020 Conference, along with a detailed plan of events.
Alliance For Jewish Theatre Presents 2019 Chicago Conference
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2019

The Alliance for Jewish Theatre hosted the largest Jewish theatre arts conference in the country on November 3 - 5, 2019. Nearly 100 artists from North America and Israel converged in Chicago at AJT's annual conference which was hosted by ShPIel. Artistic Directors, Playwrights, Directors, Actors, and others were inspired to share ideas and discuss initiatives, as a vision for the future of Jewish theatre came into focus. 
Chance Theater Announces 22nd Anniversary Season
by Julie Musbach - Oct 18, 2019

Chance Theater announces its 22nd Anniversary Season, which will be the sixth to employ both stages in its home at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center. Next year will feature eight fully-staged productions. 
Cast and Crew Announced for PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
by Julie Musbach - Aug 1, 2019

Full cast and production team were announced today for the Equity-affiliated Citadel Theatre Company's production of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER.  The fantasy-comedy by Rick Elice, author of JERSEY BOYS, THE ADDAMS FAMILY and THE CHER SHOW, imagines how Peter Pan might have become lost in Neverland, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER's Broadway production was nominated for nine Tony Awards (including Best Play) and won five.
Midsommer Flight Announces Cast For Free Summer Performances Of THE TEMPEST
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2019

Casting announced for Midsommer Flight's 2019 summer production of THE TEMPEST, July 6 - August 25.
Midsommer Flight To Perform Free Staged Reading Of CORIOLANUS
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2019

Midsommer Flight to present staged reading of CORIOLANUS at Uncommon Ground in Edgewater May 2 and 3 Midsommer Flight, the professional not-for-profit theatre company that has been bringing free Shakespeare to Chicago parks since 2012, will perform a free staged reading of CORIOLANUS on Thursday, May 2 at 7 pm and Friday, May 3 at 8 pm. Both readings will be performed at Uncommon Ground Edgewater, 1401 W. Devon Avenue. Tickets will be free, with reservations available through the Midsommer Flight website.
Citadel Theatre Announces 2019-20 Season Featuring PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, THE FANTASTICKS and More
by Julie Musbach - Apr 2, 2019

Citadel Theatre Company, an Equity-affiliated professional company performing in Lake Forest, IL, has announced its 17th season.
The Clown School LA Is Opening Branches In Chicago & The Washington D.C.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2019

THE CLOWN SCHOOL, the Los Angeles-based studio devoted to teaching and promoting the art of clowning and related physical theatre disciplines, is expanding its offerings nationwide. Beginning now and running through 2019 and beyond, The Clown School is thrilled to announce the official opening of new branches in Chicago (IL), Annapolis (MD) and Lorton (VA). The classes in Chicago will be taught by Jeremy Aluma. The classes in Annapolis (MD) and Lorton (VA) will be taught by Mike Funt. Additionally, the School is launching an Online Certificate Training in Clown - the first of its kind in the world.

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