[NEohioPAL] Press release: Abelman joins CJN as entertainment critic

Bob Abelman r.abelman at adelphia.net
Tue Dec 24 05:51:15 PST 2013


Abelman joins CJN as entertainment critic


Veteran theater critic and actor Bob Abelman has been named entertainment writer for the Cleveland Jewish News, effective Friday, Dec. 27.

Abelman, 58, has been an award-winning theater reviewer for the News-Herald, Lorain Morning Journal, Chagrin Valley Times, Solon Times and Geauga Times Courier for more than 15 years.

"Bob brings a vast knowledge of the entertainment scene - from backstage to center stage," said Bob Jacob, managing editor of the CJN. "I'm confident our extremely knowledgeable arts aficionados will appreciate Bob's unique style of writing."

Abelman's beat will include theater reviews, feature stories, news stories and a expanded monthly column that will focus on the entire arts community.

"I look forward to joining the CJN staff and writing for a readership vested in the local arts community, and seeking insight and perspective presented in an interesting and entertaining manner," said Abelman, of South Russell.

"The performing arts scene in Cleveland is vibrant and incredibly diverse. I value the opportunity to profile new artists and outlets, distinguish between the many theater arts options available, and help discerning patrons make informed decisions on what to attend and where to find it.

"Keeping the arts the topic of conversation and fueling the ongoing debate about the state of the arts is at the core of what I do."

Abelman, who holds a Ph.D. in radio, television and film from the University of Texas-Austin, is a professor of media arts and technology in the school of communication at Cleveland State University.

He has written 12 books and has had more than 100 articles published in journals.

http://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/features/leisure/arts/article_f301e5f0-6bf7-11e3-817f-0019bb2963f4.html


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