Joel Polis

DISCONNECTION at the Beverly Hills Playhouse

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Neal Weaver  – Stage Raw The church referred to by playwright Allen Barton in his play is never identified, but the details of his story evoke the horror stories told by disillusioned former Scientologists: accounts of demands for total conformity, hefty financial contributions, total commitment, and a willingness to declare all-out war on any member … Read more

SOME OF MY BEST FRIENDS WERE SCIENTOLOGISTS

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Pauline Adamek  – Stage Raw Writer-director (and classical pianist) Allen Barton gained critical acclaim last year with his play Years To The Day, presented by Skylight Theatre Company. It was a futuristic satire of our self-important discussions of movies and tech gadgets via the reunion of two long-time friends at a coffee shop. During their meeting, … Read more