A play presented by the InterAct Theatre Co.

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the 45th president’s stance on repre-
sentative democracy to the meaning of
Western identity. Th eir last heated text
exchange was a little over two years
ago before the pandemic even broke
out in the United States, according to
Rozin. Th e men are still friends today, but
they only really discuss two topics.

“We can’t have a conversation other
than, ‘how are your kids and happy
birthday,’” the playwright said.

Th ere was never one “big, searing
fi ght,” Rozin added. Just a series of
heated, frustrating and ultimately
unproductive exchanges.

“We know it’s not going to be produc-
tive. It’s not rational and healthy for us,”
Rozin said. “I just fi nd it deeply sad.”
Th e playwright still views his friend’s
beliefs as “irrational,” so he didn’t base
a character on his friend. He said he
wanted the characters in “Settlements”
to be emotional, at times, but never
irrational. “It’s something that’s thoughtful and
provocative without being a grenade.

I’m not trying to be provocative to be
provocative,” Rozin added. “I’m trying
to be provocative in a way that’s stimu-
lating discourse.”
“Settlements” will run from April 1-24
on Wednesday and Th ursday at 7 p.m.,
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Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday
at 2 p.m. Most performances at the 121-
seat Proscenium Th eatre at the Drake at
302 S. Hicks St., which is playing at 75%
capacity due to COVID restrictions, will
be followed by a conversation between
Rozin and the audience.

Th e playwright said that’s the part
he’s most looking forward to.

“We’re going to have some really
good, lively conversations aft er the
show,” he added.

David Winitsky, the show’s director,
believes it will work because theater is
an art form well-suited to asking diffi -
cult questions.

“Th eater is a thick medium,” he
said. “You’re going to sit, you’re going
to be in it for a chunk of time, and
that’s the only way to get into these
conversations.” Becca Khalil, an actor in the play,
thinks that calling people out, out of
love, can be an attempt to bridge a gap,
and the play does call people out, out
of love.

“I love calling people out, I love get-
ting called out and I love engaging in
diffi cult conversations,” she explained.

“It’s the only thing that brings us
together as people.” JE
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GERALD “JERRY”
March 21, 2022, of Wynnewood, PA; be-
loved husband of Ann (nee Axelrod); lov-
ing father of Buddy Altus (Helaine) and
Francy Altus; devoted brother of Miriam
Robin (James); cherished grandfather of
Zoe Robin Altus. In lieu of flowers, contri-
butions in Gerald’s memory may be made
to the Bright Horizons Fund, c/o tbhbe.org.

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LEO MAYNARD BERNSTEIN
March 14, 1929 – July 1, 2020
Leo Bernstein was born in Elgin, Illinois
and was raised in Chicago, Illinois. Leo
attended the University of Chicago from
1947 – 1949. In the summer of 1950, he
became a communication specialist in the
U.S. Air Force. With the help of
the GI Bill, he graduated in 1959 from
The New School for Social Research with
a B.A. in Economics. After graduating, he
moved to Washington, D.C. and worked
for the Office of Business Economics, U.S.

Department Commerce (now the Bureau
of Economic Analysis). He retired from
the Department of Commerce in the early
1990’s. He was a movie enthusiast, and he
loved animals, baseball and the opera. His
ashes will be interred at Riverside National
Cemetery, in Riverside, California.

COHEN Israel Howard Cohen, 96, passed peace-
fully away in the early morning hours of
March 17, 2022. Izzy was married to the
love of his life, the late Mildred “Molly”
Wine, for 66 years and was the cherished
father of Jamie Roberts and Brad Cohen
(Lori) and the beloved grandpa of Melanie
Roberts, Kent Roberts (Tori), Troy Cohen
and Rebecca Cohen. He also leaves be-
hind his brother, Mark Cohen (Marlyn).

Although a poet and an artist at heart, Izzy
was a pharmacist for 50 years, most nota-
bly at Feasterville Pharmacy and Campus
Chemists. He was put to rest of the first full
day of spring, March 21,2022. Donations
in Izzy’s name can be made to hias.org.

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SIDNEY M. COHEN of Spring Hill, FL, age
89, passed away on March 17, 2022.

Husband of the late Bernice. Loving father
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Leonardo. Caring grandfather of Julie
(Brandon) Cole. Adoring great grandfather
of Dylan. Proud uncle of Scriabin, Douglas,
Ivy and Ian. Proud great uncle of Lauren,
Andrew, Axel, Matthew, Alex and Jacob.

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March 29, 1983
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LARRY D. GLASSMAN
GRADESS Michael Gradess, III on March 20, 2022.

Husband of the late Elaine; father of
Beverly (Rick) Auslander, Lisa (Robert)
Weinstein and Steven (Svetlana) Gradess;
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and the late Alexander and Matthew.

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KLEVAN FLORA LEE KLEVAN
December 16,1933-March 31, 1982
40th Yahrzeit
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to thank you for all the ways in which you
blessed my life. Because mixed together
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I am so proud to be your child. I love you.

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GODFREY CAROL H. GODFREY (nee Hauptman),
died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday
morning, March 20, 2022. Mother of Scott
(Sharon), Robin, Jami (Jessica) and Dean
Godfrey. Sister of Dr. Stephen Hauptman.

Grandmother of Jason, Alyssa, Jillian,
Mason, Carter, Harrison and Eddison. All
that knew Carol were struck by her large
personality in such a tiny frame. Carol was
devoted to her children, and was the driv-
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to follow their unique individual paths,
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16, 2022, of East Norriton, PA; beloved
wife of the late Dr. Fred S. Lewenson; lov-
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and Peter Lewenson (Victoria); cherished
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and Channa. Relatives and friends are in-
vited to Graveside Services, Sunday, March
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Park, Trevose, PA. In lieu of flowers, contri-
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and the late Ellis Greenspan; Mother of
Mitchell (Anita) Greenspan and Linda
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and 9 great grandchildren. Services are
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and Leigh (John) Calarco; and devoted
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