Theater

Nassau Judge Calls for Tougher Penalty in Case of Theater Teacher’s Inappropriate Conduct with Student

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Manhasset, New York — A tenured high school theater teacher has been found to have engaged in inappropriate physical contact with a student during a rehearsal, prompting a Nassau judge to advocate for stronger disciplinary measures beyond a previous fine and mandatory training. Nassau Supreme Court Justice Catherine Rizzo criticized a hearing officer’s earlier decision that permitted Robbert Fessler to retain his teaching position after he demonstrated acting techniques that included kissing a student’s arm. Rizzo’s ruling emphasized that the original ruling did not sufficiently consider the potential harm to the student involved, stating that … Read more

From Courtroom to Curtain Call: How Volunteering at a Youth Theater Transformed an Attorney’s Perspective on Justice and Storytelling

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CARMEL, Ind. — Paul C. Sweeney, an attorney with nearly three decades of experience, shares an unexpected connection he found between the worlds of theater and law. His journey began with a brief childhood stint in a school production and evolved into a transformative experience as he volunteered backstage at The Point Theater. This youth theater, known for its high-quality productions, sparked a new lens through which Sweeney viewed his legal career. The Point Theater, the largest youth theater in the Midwest, has built a reputation for fostering character development through the arts. It was … Read more

Curtain Call in Tehran: Fajr International Theater Festival Celebrates Global Talents and Honors Cultural Luminaries

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TEHRAN, Iran – The Fajr International Theater Festival, now in its 43rd rendition, wrapped up festivities at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall this Saturday, spotlighting top theatrical talent across a range of categories. The grand event drew several high-ranking officials and a host of artistic talents, marking yet another dynamic assembly of Iran’s rich cultural showcase. This year’s festival was graced by the presence of notable government officials including Seyyed Abbas Salehi, the Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, and Zahra Behrouz-Azar, the Vice President for Women and Family Affairs, among others. The festival was widely covered … Read more

Lawsuit Targets AMC and Toy Manufacturer After Teen’s Toy Gun Incident at Movie Theater Shocks Families

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St. Louis County, Mo. — A lawsuit has emerged following a frightful incident at a West County AMC theater this summer, where a teenager discharged a toy gun during a movie showing, sparking panic among the audience. The family affected by the incident, claiming trauma from the event, is now taking legal action against the movie theater chain, the toy manufacturer, and the retailer selling the toy. In an interview, the family’s attorney, Charles Insler, alleges that AMC Theatres, the toy gun manufacturer Prime Time Toys, and Walmart, the retailer, all bear responsibility for the … Read more