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About Joe Gruberman
I'm a writer/producer/filmmaker/teacher based in Phoenix, AZ.
Film, TV & Books

MAYA, an Indie Film on Human Trafficking, Brings the Message Home

January 30, 2024 Joe Gruberman 0

As filmmakers, we are often faced with the dilemma of developing appealing and relevant content without becoming a redundant rehash of so many things that have come before. The collaborative efforts of indie filmmakers are […]

Music & Arts

Sister’s Christmas Catechism at the Phoenix Theatre Company

December 5, 2023 Joe Gruberman 0

Sister’s Christmas Catechism (The Mystery of the Magi’s Gold) is part of the “Late Night Catechism” series created by Vicki Quade and Maripat Donovan. There are in fact seven sequels to the original, world-renowned solo […]

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Meow Wolf’s “The Real Unreal”

November 9, 2023 Joe Gruberman 0

A while back, I interviewed avant garde producer Dom Brown in a review of his Artopia pop-up installation. During that conversation, Mr. Brown made several references to “Meow Wolf”. I am embarrassed to say that, […]

Music & Arts

Footprint Center Hosts Cirque du Soleil Corteo

September 18, 2023 Joe Gruberman 0

Footprint Center is a multi-purpose arena in downtown Phoenix. It’s the home of the NBA’s Phoenix Suns and the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury. As I write this, the arena is hosting a week-long engagement of Cirque […]

Music & Arts

DreamGirls at the Phoenix Theatre Company

August 9, 2023 Joe Gruberman 0

There’s nothing more satisfying than a pre-opening night performance that brings the audience to its feet practically from the first scene. DreamGirls at the Phoenix Theatre Company is just such an experience. Minor spoiler alert: […]

Music & Arts

Making Movies with Amanda Melby

August 5, 2023 Joe Gruberman 0

A few years ago, I received a phone call from Amanda Melby requesting my help to produce her feature film project. My immediate reaction was one of apprehension and dread. On the one hand, Amanda […]

Music & Arts

Behind The Scenes: Cirque du Soleil Corteo

July 1, 2023 Joe Gruberman 0

In anticipation of a September 2023 performance in Phoenix, AZ, we’re going to go exploring behind the scenes of Cirque du Soleil Corteo. We’ll take a deep dive into the intricacies of executing this kind […]

Film, TV & Books

Discovering DRY CLIMATE GARDENING (book review)

June 21, 2023 Joe Gruberman 0

“Dry Climate Gardening” is a how-to book by horticulturalist Noelle Johnson a.k.a. “The AZ Plant Lady”. With daytime temps hovering around 100°F (38°C) here in the Sonoran Desert, I’ve put off writing this review long […]

Music & Arts

Estrella Mountain’s LIKE HEAVEN

May 10, 2023 Joe Gruberman 0

The Bridge Initiative brings Elaine Romero‘s “Like Heaven” to the Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) Performing Arts Center. EMCC is a new venue for us, and we’re pleasantly surprised by it. The stage is modest, […]

Music & Arts

Jesus Christ Superstar: 50 Years Later

April 19, 2023 Joe Gruberman 0

It took half a century to fulfill this teenage fantasy. In 1971, I was introduced to the concept album “Jesus Christ Superstar”. It quickly soared to my #1 singalong album, dethroning The Who’s “Tommy” which […]

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