ABOUT US

Originally from the Detroit area, we have lived and traveled in too many places to list! We met while living in Israel, while Dov was serving as an IDF paratrooper and Miriam was directing an English-language theatre. We moved to West Orange in June, 2013, and after four years of planning and building, moved into our dream home in May, 2023.

Family is incredibly important to us, as are friends and community; add some delicious eats and a cozy setting, and we could hardly ask for more. We enjoy music and movies, puzzles, thrifting, and spontaneous dance parties in the kitchen. We are inspired by art and culture, and love to share live experiences with others. We truly love a good party, and we love throwing parties!! We also like to travel, meet people, explore new places, and have adventures. Most of the time though, we’re in our jammies, eating ice cream, streaming a family flick from the 90s. Or bickering and complaining and feeling overwhelmed, just like any typical family.

We hope you’ll come visit us at Salon 60 soon… we’ll keep the bickering to ourselves!

WHAT IS THIS?

A house concert (or a house show, since we do more than just music) is a live performance in a private space, such as a home or backyard, attended by the host’s friends, neighbors, and sometimes fans of the artist. House concerts are by invitation-only, and the host does not profit from the events. Attendees are usually asked to make a suggested donation to the artist, and can meet the artist in person. Food is typically served, provided either by the host or via potluck. House concerts are known for being intimate, informal, and acoustic, and some artists rely on them to make a living wage.

At Salon 60, our friends and neighbors gather to explore and experience arts, culture, and inspiration in an environment that is welcoming to both artists and audiences. We are deeply committed to:

• The dignity of artists: we provide financial guarantees and all proceeds go directly to the artist/s.

• Economic accessibility: we suggest a range of contribution levels for our guests, and appreciate that some friends may not be able to offer a monetary contribution at all.

We offer a diverse array of events, with a focus on excellence, local artists, and original work. We love to host, and hope you will love attending!

REFERENCES

DRAMATURG - A dramaturg is a literary advisor or editor who supports the production of theatre, opera, or film. As experts in the study of plays, musicals, operas, or films, dramaturgs analyze the script, and collaborate with the playwright, director, and production team to hone, clarify, and improve the work. Dramaturgs conduct research into historical, social, and cultural contexts of a production to promote accuracy and provide background material for the actors and designers.

STAGED READING - A staged reading of a play is a live performance with actors reading from a script in front of an audience. Staged readings are most often performed without sets, costumes, or extensive rehearsals, and the focus is on the text. Actors may stand in fixed positions and incorporate minimal stage movement or positioning. Stage directions are read aloud, to help audiences follow what would be movement or action. Staged readings are one step in the development of a play, offering the playwright an opportunity to hear the play in full and see how an audience reacts to the story. Many times, a staged reading is followed by a talk-back with the playwright and/or on the creative team (actors, director, dramaturg), offering a chance for the audience to share feedback and ask questions.