Local playwright Michelle Rosenfarb will be entering the MFA Dramatic Writing Program at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts in the fall of 2010, and a special benefit playreading of her award-winning The Gates of Choice will help fund her educational pursuits. 

Michelle is a Carbonell Award nominee, the winner of the 16th Annual Florida Playwright Competition, and the recipient of an award for Lifetime Achievements of honor for Jewish artists and benefactors from Beth David Congregation. Below are notes from Michelle about The Gates of Choice.

The conception of The Gates of Choice arose almost ten years ago after returning from a study abroad program in Israel. During my month in Israel, I experienced my first true glimpse of my faith and a reawakening of my connection with my Jewish heritage…. The Gates of Choice underscores the lengths that people go though to define their own path and the sacrifices that are made for self fulfillment. The play has modeled my own life in many ways as I found the strength to pursue my passion in writing and follow my heart against many, many odds. While the play spotlights a specific population, it is universal in its message: There are consequences we must all face in pursuing our destiny. (Source: www.new-theatre.org/play_gates_of_choice.php)

Call 305-445-1119 to reserve your ticket to the playreading on August 15, 2010 at 7:30 pm on the GableStage at the Biltmore in Coral Gables. The suggested donation is $20, and all proceeds go to the playwright. (See South Florida Theatre Scene for more information.)