CM Stern Author Playwright Sculptor

Determined Dora Book

Determined Dora
A historical novel with a timely message.
When she arrives from Poland in 1914, Dora begins a journey of self-discovery that will resonate with everyone who shares an immigrant ancestry. This spirited story of the trials and triumphs of an indomitable young woman chasing her dreams in New York City sheds light on a vanishing piece of Jewish, American history. Click HERE to purchase.

OdysseyStage Theatre the sponsor of Readers Theatre at Lunch and Readers Theatre for Hospitalized Children is produced by Charles M. Stern and directed by John Paul Middlesworth. It serves the senior community and children with affordable opportunities for socialization, companionship and entertainment.

Fascination with the mystical meaning of the Hebrew alphabet
(aleph-bet), inspired from the study of Kabbalist texts has propelled Sculptor Charles Stern to create exquisite sculptures from18 inches to 10 feet tall sculpted in rich Texas cream limestone. These unusual pieces of art may be given as gifts to individuals or congregations with an inscribed brass plate on the base for any occasion. Each sculpted letter is an exact duplicate as it is written in the Torah.

Life Begins at Eighty
Al and Jack, friends for seventy-five years are widowed and lonely. Jack is diagnosed with cancer, panics, wants to write a memoir, asks Al for help and is refused. Al, diagnosed with nephritis, wants to live life to the hilt. Jack agrees to having a companion, but not marriage. They ante up $100 each, and whoever finds a companion first wins the bet.

All for One
Three confirmed widows meet at a retirement community. Each has a unique background. John Peter enters, and rekindles an interest in a man. The essence of the play is based on their discussion group. We become privy to their respective responses to social issues of the day. The play ends with one of them receiving a love letter.

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