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Shifriss replaces group's managing director Connie Shakalis Guest columnist She's not stepping down. Well, she is, but not for another two or three years.  I somehow got the idea that Audrey Heller was leaving Jewish Theatre of Bloomington (early), and that Amalia Shifriss was replacing her. Shifriss is, instead, replacing Cassie Hakken as managing director. And I'm only admitting my denseness because Heller told me I'm not alone. "Other people have thought the same thing," she said over the phone. I should have known something was askew when Heller wondered why I wanted to write a column a...

Editor and publisher Malcolm Abrams. Photo by Martin Boling by MALCOLM ABRAMS This issue marks the culmination of 15 years of Bloom Magazine. To me, 15 years really doesn’t seem so long. I have many friendships of more than 50 years. But time is relative. For Bloom Deputy Editor Sophie Bird, 15 years is practically forever. She was a tot in fourth grade when I started the magazine. There are some people who grew up here or who have lived in Bloomington for decades who lament all the changes. They miss the quaint little town they knew years ago. I sometimes feel that way after only a decad...

Jewish Theater of Bloomington Producing Artistic Director Audrey Heller. Photo by Martin Boling In honor of co-founder Audrey Heller, the Jewish Theatre of Bloomington (JTB) has announced a new fund dedicated to “supporting the long-term health and sustainability of the Jewish Theatre of Bloomington,” according to a press release. In particular, the Audrey Heller Jewish Theatre of Bloomington Fund will support the salary of a new artistic director following Heller’s retirement as current producing artistic director within the next few years. All donations will be matched up to $100,000 ...