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Author: Ilana Jael

Ilana Jael is a playwright, critic, and essayist who considers her love of theatre to be her defining passion. She has studied her craft at Sarah Lawrence College, where she earned her MFA in Creative Nonfiction, which follows a BA in Writing and Psychology from Florida Atlantic University. Before her recent move to Orlando, she served as lead critic and a frequent feature writer for the virtual publication South Florida Theater Magazine, and has also written theatre reviews for MD Theatre Guide. Her short plays and one-acts have been produced in-person and virtually throughout South Florida, and she occasionally dabbles in acting as well. Currently, she also serves as a board and ensemble member for New City Players, a Fort Lauderdale based company with a defining vision of creating community through transformative theatre. Catch her next big project—an original solo show called Things That I Destroy—coming to Orlando Fringe in 2025!
Review Escape To Margaritaville at the Titusville Playhouse

Review: Jimmy Buffet’s Escape to Margaritaville – Titusville Playhouse

Ilana Jael, February 7, 2025

Let the verdict stand: when it comes to good old-fashioned fun, there are few better…

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Review Photo of The Office Holiday Party Musical Extravaganza by the Renaissance Theatre Company.

Review: The Office Holiday Party Musical Extravaganza – Renaissance Theatre Company

Ilana Jael, December 21, 2024January 13, 2025

Local writer and theatre maven, Ilana Jael, reviewed The Office Holiday Party Musical Extravaganza at…

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Review The cast of Dickens by Candlelight by the Ensemble Theatre Company.

Review: Dickens by Candlelight

Ilana Jael, December 13, 2024April 21, 2025

Local writer and theatre maven, Ilana Jael, reviewed Dickens By Candlelight on December 12, 2024….

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Review Art at The Red String — It's a heart made of red string. Cool, huh?

Review: The Red String – Orlando Fringe ArtSpace

Ilana Jael, November 21, 2024November 21, 2024

Local writer and theatre maven, Ilana Jael, reviewed The Red String at The Orlando Fringe…

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