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size=3>Veteran theater critic and actor Bob Abelman has been named entertainment
writer for the Cleveland Jewish News, effective Friday, Dec.
27.</FONT></P></SPAN><SPAN
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size=3>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.</FONT></P></SPAN><SPAN
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size=3>“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.”</FONT></P>
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size=3>Abelman’s beat will include theater reviews, feature stories, news
stories and a expanded monthly column that will focus on the entire arts
community.</FONT></P>
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size=3>“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.</FONT></P>
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size=3>“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.</FONT></P>
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size=3>“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.”</FONT></P>
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size=3>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.</FONT></P>
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size=3>He has written 12 books and has had more than 100 articles published in
journals.</FONT></P>
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