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The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences

Division of Performing and Visual Arts

at Nova Southeastern University presents

Festival of Student WorksDANCE

Collide

Choreographer: Rachel Belmont Music: “Come Together” by Joe Cocker, performed by Alex Glamyan, Ryan Yero, Carlo Ricchi, Alex Weiss Dancers: Sabrina Talamo, Erika Del Pozo, Sharifa Denis, Rayna Orsini, Brandon Fromhoff, Stephanie Ponce

As the people in New York City continue on with their daily lives, they encounter many different people and personalities. Throughout their individual journeys, they will find each other and their self in an entirely new perspective. Experience the day, in the big city, where everyone will eventually collide.

Voiceless

Choreographer: Sherelyn Gonzalez Music: “Dancing” by Elisa Dancers: Nefertari Bennett, Nicole Corey, Kirstine Rust

“One of the hardest things in life is having words in your heart that you can’t utter.” —James Earl Jones

Getting to Where I Need to Be

Choreographed and performed by: Amy Peters Music: Beethoven Original Edit By: Amy Peters and Joshua Kolbenschlag

Developed in DANC4000 Dance Composition

It’s Not What It Seems

Choreographer: Nova Lishon-Savarino Music: “Lady Marmalade” featuring Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya, Pink, and Missy Elliot; “Private Dancer” by Tina Turner; “Money, Money, Money” by ABBA; and “Can-Can” by Jacques Offenbach

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Performing and Visual Arts | Studio Series

Video Director/Editor: Nova Lishon-Savarino Dancers: Angela Sepulveda, Brittany White, Josselyn Perez, Nicole Corey, Victoria Ayers, Vitali Koulik

The life of a dancer who dances for money is not always as glamorous as it seems.

Special Thanks: Noah Strattan (sound editor), Dana Susanj, family, and friends

Location Affects…

Director/Videographer/Editor: Rachel Belmont Music: produced by Shane Garcia Dancers: Sabrina Talamo, Erika del Pozo, Nathalie Rengel, Daniela Wancier, Daryan Sullivan, Sheila Scanlan, Rayna Orsini, Amy Peters, Pablo Malco, Shane Garcia

In a study researching how the environment affects a performer’s movement qualities, several dancers were asked to improvise in uncomfortable, outdoor locations. The study proved that in every location a performer dances, he or she changes his or her movement patterns, posture, and weight within the improvisation.

Exposed

Choreographer: Erika Del Pozo Music: Promontory composed by Trevor Jones and Randy Edelman Dancers: Victoria Ayers, Gabriella Delpozzo, Nefertari Bennett, Kirstine Rust

Bind

Choreographer: Nathalie Rengel Music: John Powell, Roderick Jackson and Marty Beller Music: mixed by Nathalie Rengel Dancers: Erin Rogan, Sharifa Denis, Amy Peters, Gabriella Delpozzo, Josselyn Perez, Angela Sepulveda

Faces of the Same Shadow

Choreographer: Sabrina Talamo Music: Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Second Bill of Rights Speech, “Heavy in Your Arms” by Florence and the Machine, President Obama’s speech at the Brookings Institute; edited by Nick Peña, Sabrina Talamo Dancers: Rayna Orsini, Brandon Fromhoff, Stephanie Ponce, Amy Peters, Rachel Belmont, Erin Rogan, Nathalie Rengel

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Festival of Student Works | Dance

Choreographer Bios

Rachel Belmont is a senior dance major, pursuing a theatre minor, at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. She has been dancing for 19 years. By the age of 15, she was dancing for a professional hip-hop company, Pfuzion Dance Theater, and is now on the board of directors for the nonprofit Pablo Malco Foundation. Belmont is a member of a professional modern dance company, Body and Soul Dance Theatre. In addition, she has danced in several music videos, movies, artist tours, and commercials, as well as worked with celebrities including DJ Ian Carey, T-Vice, Casely, Sal Richards, Mandy Ventrice, and Video Music Award-winning director Eddie Enciu. After graduation, she plans to direct music videos and continue with her dance journey. “Motivation is the key, and passion is the drive.” –Rachel Belmont

Sherelyn Gonzalez is a senior dance major, pursing a theatre minor, at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. Though she danced throughout her middle and high school years, it wasn’t until Gonzalez began college that she discovered her passion for dance. She began at Broward College where she studied under Linda Strickland and Erin St John, and soon received an Associates of Arts degree in Dance before transferring to NSU. She has performed in various productions at the college under the guidance of professors Elana Lanczi, Daniela Wancier, and Katie Sopoci Drake. Gonzalez participated in an internship with the dance department of the NSU’s University School. She was appointed assistant choreographer in the university’s production of Ruthless! The Musical and is currently the events coordinator of the Nova Dance Society. She was the recipient of the 2010 Female Dancer of the Year Award. Outside of college, Gonzalez is the founder of Dance with Me, a Christian dance program that reaches out to at-risk youth and specializes in liturgical dance. She is currently the leader and choreographer of Genesis Praise Dance Ministry of New Hope World Outreach. In 2007, she was given the opportunity to travel to Zambia, Africa, where she danced at various conferences. She has also traveled to Arkansas and Georgia, dancing in both solo and group productions at various church conferences and celebrations. She is truly passionate about dance and not only sees it as a form of art, but as a way to influence and change the lives of others. She believes that dance is not only a movement, but a voice.

Erika Del Pozo is a senior dance major at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. She began her training dancing ballet, tap, and jazz and later discovered Middle Eastern dance. At the start of her freshman year of college at Florida International University, Del Pozo studied ballet under Whitney Shulman and Paul Vitali and modern dance under Heather Maloney. Erika also had studied classical ballet under former Cuban National Ballet soloist Gypsy Hall. In 2009, Del Pozo began studying at Vladimir Issaev’s School of Classical Ballet and performed in Don Quixote. Since her arrival at NSU, Erika has won the 2010 Black Box Award for Best Student Choreographer and has earned the Dean’s List for two semesters. Her plans include earning a master’s degree in occupational therapy. She feels very fortunate to have been a part of the university’s dance program.

Amy Peters is a junior dance major at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. She has also studied dance at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Peters started learning dance at the University Center for the Performing Arts in 2007. She has studied with Eileen Hebron, Jin Young Lee, Kathleen Klein, Gaynelle Gosselin, Elana Lanczi, Katie Sopoci Drake, Daniela Wancier, and choreographer Heather Maloney. Peters enjoyed being a

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Performing and Visual Arts | Studio Seriespart of Florida’s first Waterways Dance Project. She is an honoree recipient of the scholarship grant award for dance and has earned the Dean’s List. She has also performed in the Fort Lauderdale Christmas Pageant for three years, working with Christy and Jeff Crevier.

Nathalie Rengel is a senior dance major at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. She is pursuing a minor in business administration. Rengel is also the vice president of the Nova Dance Society. Her passion for dance started at a very young age. Her formal dance education began at Miami Dade College, where she followed the teachings of Diane Brownholtz and Delma Iles, among other professors. Rengel has also trained at various dance studios including In Motion, Contemporary Dance Company, Ballet Conservatory, and University Center, as well as at professional workshops at New World School of the Arts. Rengel spent a summer in New York City attending the Alvin Ailey Dance Company, Peridance Center, and Broadway Center. She performed in different choreographies directed by the college’s dance faculty and guest choreographers including Elana Lanczi, Katie Sopoci Drake, Chetachi Egwu, and Josee Garant. Rengel has also participated and assisted in the production of the 2011 Florida Waterways Dance Project. One of her latest performance was at the Here and Now Festival at the Adrianne Arsht Center under the direction of Letty Bassart. Rengel’s goal is to expand the arts in South Florida by teaching and opening her own dance studio.

Sabrina Talamo is a senior double-major in dance and communication studies at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. She is the president and founder of the Nova Dance Society and a member of Alpha Chi National Honor Society and Lambda Pi Eta, the communication studies honor society. She began dancing ballet and jazz at age 3 and continued to perform on her high school dance team, through which she participated in state and national competitions throughout Florida. In college, Talamo began studying modern dance and discovered her passion for composition and choreography. She has performed in various productions at the college and worked with choreographers Josee Garant, Elana Lanczi, Chetachi Egwu, Daniela Wancier, and Katie Sopoci Drake. Talamo was the recipient of the New Star Dance Award and the Lifetime Star Award at NSU. She is also a contributing writer for NSU’s The Current student newspaper, an editor for Digressions student literary magazine, and a choreographer for the NSU Vocal Ensemble. She has performed in Ian Carey’s music video “Let Loose,” and has been featured in NSU commercials. In 2010, she became a company member of Body & Soul Dance Theatre. She hopes to pursue a Master of Fine Arts degree in Dance and Writing.

Nova Lishon-Savarino is a senior at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. In 2011, she will graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance, and three minors: marine microbiology, psychology, and theatre. Lishon-Savarino is an Honors student and has earned the Dean’s List. She has had formal dance training for more than 16 years and has had formal training in ballet including pointe, jazz, hip-hop, modern, contemporary, lyrical, improvisation, and contact improvisation. She is an instructor at Ballet Elite Dance Studio and has trained there for 12 years, performing in shows, festivals, and charity benefits. Lishon-Savarino has performed with the Fort Lauderdale Ballet Classique and the Goldcoast Opera. She has participated in many shows and events at the university, working on stage and behind the scenes. She is also a competitive figure skater and a three-time Gold Medalist at the Florida State Championships.

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The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Performing and Visual Arts


Festival of Student WorksONE-ACTS

The Next Mrs. Jacob Andersen by Ann Weuhler

Director Jody-Ann Henry

CAST Mrs. Jacob Andersen Kati O’hearn Lisa Jaimie Kautzmann

Stage Manager Amy London

Traces of Memory by Ann Weuhler

Director Jody-Ann Henry

CAST Ruth Britni Serrano Phoebe Ruthannn Antolik

Stage Manager Peta-Gaye Whyte

Quarks By William Borden

Director Barry Marks

CAST Veronica Elizabeth Rodriguez Joseph Richard Nixon Waiter Alex Weiss

Stage Manager Britni Serrano

Stuffed Grape Leaves By Damon Chua

Director Barry Marks

CAST Iram Jonathan Sanz Naomi Jen Chia Sandrine Jaimie Kautzman

Stage Manager Alex Weiss

21 by Sigrid Heath

Director Elizabeth Rodriguez

CAST Chris Guazzardo Nora Yessayan Barry Marks

Stage Manager Rosa Merlo

Mens Intuition by James Itamar

Director Elizabeth Rodriguez

CAST Wallace Jean Alex Glamayan

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Downtown By Jeffrey Hatcher

Director Jonathan Sanz

CAST Brett Chris Waggoner J Richard Nixon Saskia Monica Lynne Herrera

Stage Manager Wallace Jean

Sorry, Wrong Number By Lucille Fletcher

Director Jonathan Sanz

CAST Mrs. Stevenson Jody Ann Henry Operator Kati O’Hearn Sgt. Duffy/Information/Man Alexander Weiss Georgia/Western Union Britni Serrano

Catastrophe By Samuel Beckett

Director Edward Marks

CAST Director Chris Guzzardo Director’s Assistant Ruthann Antolik Actor Wallace C. Jean Luke, Lighting Guy Alex Weiss

Stage Manager Lindsay Bartels

The Duck Pond By Ara Watson

Director Edward Marks

CAST Rachel Elisa Ortiz John Chris Waggoner Elizabeth Emma Magner

Stage Manager Lindsay Bartels

Pillow by Frederick Stroppel

Director Nora Yessayan

CAST Isabeau Dornevil Jaimie Kautzmann

Tongue, Tied by M. Thomas Cooper

Director Nora Yessayan

CAST Alex Glamyan Emma Manger

Stage Manager Richard Nixon

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Festival of Student Works | One-Acts

Director Bios

Jody-Ann Henry is a senior theatre major, pursuing minors in arts administration and media studies, at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. She is a graduate of New World School of the Arts High School. She interned with Mosaic Theatre and the Promethean Theatre during their production of Dumb Show by Joe Penhall. Henry is making her directing debut with Traces of Memory and Mrs. Jacob Andersen by Ann Weuhler. Her previous credits include The Rimers of Eldritch (Evelyn), Ladies of AP Present (Ms. in Your Face), Hand-Picked (Ava Cadoo), Messiah (Mary), I’m Gonna Do Your Will (Stacy), He Came (Woman), Great Expectation (Mother), and Unconditional Love (Ebony). Henry’s NSU Theatre credits include The Dining Room (Ensemble), Baby, the musical (Doctor), Dead Man Walking (Sister Colleen), Poof (Florence), The Importance of Being Earnest (Ms. Prism), Wonder of the World (Lois), and Twelfth Night (Clown). She would like to thank the entire NSU Theatre family for their support and trust in her as an actor. She would like to extend appreciation to her mom, Jennifer, and sister, Owesha and all those who believe in her. In the fall, Henry will begin the M.F.A. program at the University of Louisville.

Barry Marks is a senior theatre major at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences and a transfer student from Adelphi University. During high school, Marks was involved in many productions and state conferences. While at Adelphi University, he was assistant stage manager on the first collegiate performance of RENT (fall 2008). He was also the stage manager for NSU Theatre’s production of Wonder of the World. Marks is proud to be a part of NSU Theatre. He is extremely grateful to his very supportive parents, who have given him this opportunity.

Elizabeth Rodriguez is a senior double-major in theatre and legal studies at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. She has performed in productions at the college including Women of Lockerbie and the Festival of the One Acts. She has also been the stage manager of NSU Theatre’s first musical, Cinderella, and the theatre review. She is excited to have the chance to return to the theatre one last time before she graduates from the college. She appreciates everyone in her life who has supported her.

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Jonathan Sanz is a junior double-major in theatre and music at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. He is thrilled to be making his directorial debut for this Festival of Student Works and would like to thank both of his amazing casts, his stage manager Wallace, and Mark, Dan, and Margaret for their support, input, and encouragement. Sanz’s previous performance credits include Twelfth Night (Sir Toby Belch), Renaissance and Juliet (Soloist), Voice of Dickens (Ensemble), A Year with Frog and Toad (Father Frog), Evil Dead the Musical (Demon Tree), Naomi in the Living Room (John), Ruthless! The Musical (Mr. Thorn), The Importance of Being Earnest (Rev. Dr. Chasuble), Cannibal the Musical (Townsintern), Dead Man Walking (Clyde Percy), The Proposal (Chubukov), Baby the Musical (Alan), and Opening Night: Say It Somehow (Bottom). He thanks his family and friends for their love.

Edward Marks is a non-degree seeking student attending classes at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. He is thrilled to be making his directorial debut with Beckett’s Catastrophe and The Duck Pond by Ara Watson, two plays that spoke to him the moment he read them and wanted to bring them to life. Marks’ other credits with NSU Theatre include Twelfth Night, Or What You Will (Antonio), Wonder of the World (Glen), The Importance of Being Earnest (Footman), Stop Kiss (Detective #2), The Festival of Student Works (Marcus, Funeral Parlor; Vladimer, The Duel), and IMPROV JAM! (writer/various). He is truly grateful to have directed such a gifted and hardworking group of actors and is honored to call them his first casts. Marks extends special thanks to Beckett and Ara Watson, Mark Duncan, Margaret Ledford, and stage manager extraordinaire.

Nora Yessayan is a junior theatre major at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. Her previous acting credits in the college include The Dining Room (various roles), Dead Man Walking (Hope/Emily), Mpls., St. Paul (Mel), Slop-Culture (Cindy), The Importance of Being Earnest (Merriman), Stop Kiss (Sara), A Year with Frog and Toad (Bee, Mouse, Squirrel), Wonder of the World (Cass) as well as assistant director of 12th Night. Yessayan has also interned with Promethean Theatre. She is looking forward to her directorial debut.

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The Farquhar College of Arts and SciencesDivision of Performing and Visual Arts


Festival of Student WorksMUSIC

Musical Theatre Class

Jett Canary, M.F.A., directorCaryl Fantel, accompanist

“Maybe This Time” ............................................................... Music by John Kander, Words by Freb Ebb From Cabaret

Kati O’hearnJamie Kautzmann

Brielle RasslerElisa OrtizRaisa Leon

Kendra AugustinBritni Serrano

“Mister Cellophane” ............................................................. Music by John Kander, Words by Freb Ebb From Chicago

Phillip WilliamsJonathan Sanz

Toby BartonEd Marks

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Bossa Nova Chorale

“On the Sunny Side of the Street” ................................................................................ Jimmy McHugh

Carlo Alberto Ricchi, pianoAlex Glamyan, guitar

Ryan Yero, bassAlex Weiss, drums

Gillian Smith, percussion

“Blue Skies” .....................................................................................Words and Music by Irving Berlin Arr. Steve Zegree

Ryan Yero, bassAlex Weiss, drumsCarlo Ricchi, piano

“Longest Time” ......................................................................................Words and Music by Billy Joel

Tenor soloists: Jonathan Sanz; Toby Barton; Bill J. Adams, D.M.A.

“Firework” ........................................................................................... Words and Music by Katy Perry Arr. Bill J. Adams

“Soon It’s Gonna Rain” ........................................................................................ Words by Tom Jones From The Fantasticks Music by Harvey Schmidt

Alex Weiss, drums Jennifer Donelson, D.M.A., piano

“Wunderbar” ...................................................................................... Words and Music by Cole Porter From Kiss Me, Kate

Jonathan Sanz, tenorMonica Herrera, soprano

Jennifer Donelson, D.M.A., pianoMichelle Mandelbaum, conductor

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Festival of Student Works | Music“Over the Rainbow” ........................................................................................ Words by E.Y. Harburg Music by Harold Arlen Arr. Teena Chinn

Kaitlyn Horvath, sopranoBritni Serrano, alto

Jonathan Sanz, tenorJennifer Donelson, D.M.A., piano

Alex Glamyan, conductor

“Nine Hundred Miles”...........................................................................Traditional American Folk Song Arr. Philip E.Silvey

Ed Stieve, Ph.D., piano

“Go Down Moses” ................................................................................................ Traditional Spiritual Arr. Mark Hayes


Gillian Smith, percussionEd Stieve, Ph.D., piano

“Praise His Holy Name” ...............................................................................................Keith HamptonRyan Yero, bass

Alex Weiss, drumsGillian Smith, percussion

Carlo Ricchi, pianoSabrina Charles, soloist

“Piano Man”.................................................................................................................. by Billy Joel

Carlo Alberto Ricchi, pianoAlex Glamyan, guitar


Gillian Smith, percussion

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Performing and Visual Arts | Studio SeriesThe Bossa Nova Chorale

SopranoAndrea Psomopoulos

Heidy RiveraStephanie Rivera

Christie RubioSabrina CharlesStephanie Cortes

Elisa Ortiz

AltoKaty Popejoy

Adielle SilochanGillian Smith

Bridgette WeissRachel BergerSaily Regueiro

Daphnie FrancoisIsabel Moreno

TenorBill J. Adams

Jonathan SanzToby Barton

BassPaul Cunningham

Alexandre GlamyanCarlo Alberto Ricchi

Alexander WeissRyan Yero

Jennifer Donelson, D.M.A., DirectorBill J. Adams, D.M.A., Assistant Director, Coordinator of Performing Arts

Conductor BiosAlex Glamyan is a senior music major earning a theatre minor. He most recently appeared in the college’s productions of The Importance of Being Earnest and the Festival of Student Works. As a musician, Glamyan is a member of the Bossa Nova Chorale, the NSU Vocal Ensemble, and the Chamber Choir. He has performed in the college’s Spring Concert and Peace Concert during the 2009–2010 Season of the Arts. He has worked as a technician for several college productions and most recently as an intern for the Promethean Theatre’s production of Evil Dead: The Musical. Glamyan was excited to the college’s production of A Year with Frog and Toad, as it marked his musical theatre debut. He thanks Jett Canary, Bill Adams, the PVA faculty, the cast, his family, and his girlfriend.Michelle Mandelbaum is a senior music major at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences and a major in business. She began her career as a pop singer in Colombia. After having the opportunity to perform in important events in her native country, Mandelbaum traveled to the United States in 2008 to continue to pursue her dreams. Her music credits include Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe of 2007, for which she was invited to sing the anthem at both the opening and closing ceremonies of the games. On these occasions, she shared the stage with Carlos Vives and El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico. Her NSU Theater credits include Gypsy (Mazeppa and Miss Cratchett) and Ruthless (Lita Encore). Her music credits at the college include The National Anthem at the 2010 Florida Pre-Senatorial and Gubernatorial Debates. She would like to thank Jennifer Donelson and Richard Skirpan for giving her the opportunity to conduct a piece for the first time.

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Festival of Student Works

Special Thanks

Don Rosenblum, Ph.D.Michael Caldwell, D.M.A.

Mark Duncan, M.F.A.Dan Gelbmann, M.F.A.Susan Chastain, M.M.

Ed Stieve, Ph.D.Ed Fitzpatrick

Lindsay BartelsNastassia Baltodano

The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Performing and Visual Arts would like to congratulate our 2011 graduating students.

Rachael Belmont, DanceAshley Cruz, Theatre

Erika Del Pozo, DanceAlex Glamyan, Music

Sherelyn Gonzalez, DanceBritney Gooden, TheatreJody-Ann Henry, Theatre

Nova Lishon-Savarino, DanceBarry Marks, Theatre

Michelle Mandelbaum, MusicNathalie Rengel, Dance

Elizabeth Rodriguez, TheatreEric Soto, Theatre

Sabrina Talamo, Dance

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Michael Caldwell, D.M.A. Director, Division of Performing and Visual Arts

Mark Duncan, M.F.A. Assistant Director, Division of Performing and Visual Arts/Associate Professor

Bill J. Adams, D.M.A. Coordinator of Performing Arts/Assistant Professor

Jennifer Donelson, D.M.A. Assistant Professor

Dan Gelbmann, M.F.A. Assistant Professor

Elana Lanczi, M.F.A. Assistant Professor

Barbara Ryan, M.F.A. Assistant Professor

Tennille Shuster, M.F.A. Assistant Professor

Ed Fitzpatrick Performing and Visual Arts Facilities Coordinator

Margaret Ledford Performing and Visual Arts Theatre Technical Manager

Lindsay Bartels Performing and Visual Arts Office Manager

Nastassia Baltodano Performing and Visual Arts Administrative Assistant

Division of Performing and Visual Arts Faculty and Staff

Thank you to the following Performing and Visual Arts Members

for your generous support of the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences 2010-2011 Season of the Arts.

Elaine Azen

Tim Dixon

James Doan and Ron Norwood

George L. Hanbury, II

Lisa Hickman

Dan Madden

Gary and Ivy Margules

Edwin Stieve and Otto Paier

Sally Robbins

Don and Sherry Rosenblum

Amanda Thompson

Robert Weisberg

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