Tamara Beck Email & Phone Number

Internet Aka On-Line

In just several (short) years of reviewing theater and dance, we've covered hundreds of performances. As advocates for theater, we are seldom completely impartial, but we try to find the best in everything we see. While we strive not to steer clear of criticism, there's always a kernal of an idea, a soupcon of a concept that is praise-worthy.We review for VP.com, for TandBOnTheAisle, and sometimes on our other sites where Observations and opinions abound.Over the last few… Show more In just several (short) years of reviewing theater and dance, we've covered hundreds of performances. As advocates for theater, we are seldom completely impartial, but we try to find the best in everything we see. While we strive not to steer clear of criticism, there's always a kernal of an idea, a soupcon of a concept that is praise-worthy.We review for VP.com, for TandBOnTheAisle, and sometimes on our other sites where Observations and opinions abound.Over the last few years, I have restyled myself as an Opinionated Spokesperson. I am enjoying an Avuncular Retirement. Of course, I speak only for myself: On blogs where I review theatrical events which include dance when I am very lucky, and all forms of play, you'll find my opinions expressed at https://tandbontheaisle.wordpress.com/. After all is said and done, I chirp about it too, @TamaraBeck2 and @TBOnTheAisle.I also comment freely on politics and society, and occassionally bus routes at both https://cleanlists.wordpress.com/ and https://letmyimaginationgo.wordpress.com/. My Tumblr feed, http://tamarabeck.tumblr.com/, picks up these commentaries as does my Ello, https://ello.co/realtamarab. Show less

On-Line

The blog spots Observations: Lest I Forget and Commenting: opinions posted here have been shuttered as of January 2017. Don't panic, I will not stop blogging. It is like a calling, and I am here to answer.My opinions, reflections, revelations, and inspirations, riffs, poems, and thoughts from Observations: Lest I Forget and Commenting: opinions posted here are archived at the site where I have found a new voice at My Word! 2017.

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My passion has always been that crossroads between preservation and renewal.Gawking at buildings, skylines, and construction pits has been a life-long hobby and a passion of mine. Here I ramble about and take note of what I see being built in NYC. Commentary, observations and insights into the way the city grows will be on the site from time to time. I write stuff in this case, stuff related to NYC real estate and construction.This is one of the avuncular activities in which I… Show more My passion has always been that crossroads between preservation and renewal.Gawking at buildings, skylines, and construction pits has been a life-long hobby and a passion of mine. Here I ramble about and take note of what I see being built in NYC. Commentary, observations and insights into the way the city grows will be on the site from time to time. I write stuff in this case, stuff related to NYC real estate and construction.This is one of the avuncular activities in which I indulge. Show less

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There’s that magical moment when the curtain rises and the stage lights come up, revealing a setting for characters to tell their story. I always feel a frisson of excitement in the dark just before this particular dawn.My role as “critic” is to champion the good that’s intrinsic in theater and performance. My commewntary is meant to be supportive of the efforts of the professionals involved. Being a fan sometimes interferes with being a judge, but I try to keep my commentary in… Show more There’s that magical moment when the curtain rises and the stage lights come up, revealing a setting for characters to tell their story. I always feel a frisson of excitement in the dark just before this particular dawn.My role as “critic” is to champion the good that’s intrinsic in theater and performance. My commewntary is meant to be supportive of the efforts of the professionals involved. Being a fan sometimes interferes with being a judge, but I try to keep my commentary in perspective and my critiques respecctful.In just 5 (short) years of reviewing theater and dance, we've covered hundreds of performances. As advocates for theater, we are seldom completely impartial, but we try to find the best in everything we see. While we strive not to steer clear of criticism, there's always a kernal of an idea, a soupcon of a concept that is praise-worthy.We review for VP.com, for TandBOnTheAisle, and sometimes on our other sites where Observations and opinions abound. Show less

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The first post was entitled Miscellany and that prettymuch encapsulates what I share on this blog. Sometimes, I'll take you to a lecture, a classroom, a concert hall. Sometimes, we'll go to the theater.

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Poems, rants, and tales. Some of these are more than 20 years old, but posting them to the site has been a slow slog.

On-Line Lifestyle Magazine

Lifestyle News Magazine, aka The Wright Take on Life, published by Vevlyn Wright to which I contribute theater and dance reviews

On The Web

On-line theatrical commentary. Theater is a passion, and reviewing plays a privilege.

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Online

New York, New York

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New York, New York

At Classic Printers Ltd

East 71St Street, Manhattan

Berkshires, Ma

116Th Street On The Columbia University Campus

Manhattan

State Street, Boston, Ma

Ab, English

Activities and Societies: Editor, The Scarlet; Co-directed "Barabas" with Jon Knowles, and starring John Heard Played Eurydice in Jean.

Never Completed, Directing And Theatrical Production

Activities and Societies: None I never completed my first year, despite having a fellowship to study for an MFA.

Post-Grad, Early Childhood Education

I took courses towards my certificate in Early Childhood Education while I worked at the Columbia Greenhouse Nursery.

Post Graduate, Early Childhood Education

I took courses toward a certificate for teaching pre-K to kindergarten.

Post Grad, Education

I took courses towards a certificate in Early Childhood Education.

Did Not Complete, Flying

Activities and Societies: Taking a small plane over the Berkshire Hills was one of the most exhilirating experiences imaginable. Small.

Hs Diploma, Academic

Activities and Societies: Newspaper- The Rhodester; Literary magazine; National Honors Society; also worked on a foreign language magazine.