Greensboro theater director credits theater for giving him confidence

A Greensboro theater director credits his passion for the stage with giving him confidence and communication skills.

The director, who is also known for his past involvement in sports, said theater provided him with a good work ethic and a sense of responsibility. He described the experience of working with others who may be different from himself as a way to express his talents and find his true self. He stated, "It has been my life's work to pass this gift on to others. Theater is powerful. Theater is transformative. Theater, music and dance feed our soul."

He added that he also learned the importance of needing others at a very young age. He grew up in New York, where his mother worked long hours to support him and his brother after his father abandoned the family. His grandparents helped to raise him and his brother. His grandfather, from Eastern Europe, was in the United States during World War II and the onset of the Holocaust.

The director leads religious services at the Flume Jewish Home for the elderly. He is dramatic and passionate, whether raising participation funds for children who otherwise could not afford to attend Community Theater of Greensboro camps or leading the Inclusive and Inclusive Summer Theater program for people with disabilities.