The Inner Monologue: An Acting Experiment with The Wizard of Iz

September 15, 2026

The Inner Monologue: An Acting Experiment with The Wizard of Iz What changes in a performance when actors begin listening not only to the words being spoken—but to the thoughts underneath them? In this informal 35-minute rehearsal and conversation, Michael Shoeman and Janet Berkowitz explore The Inner Monologue, an acting technique designed to help actors … More The Inner Monologue: An Acting Experiment with The Wizard of Iz

Remember Those “Choose Your Own Adventure” Stories?

September 10, 2026

REMEMBER THOSE “CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE” STORIES? I was at the gym this morning and on the television, on a legitimate news station, there was a headline reading “AI will destroy humanity in less than 10 years.” My initial thought was, “Not if human beings start treating each other differently.” Two days ago I choose to interact … More Remember Those “Choose Your Own Adventure” Stories?

The Astrology Analysis

September 1, 2026

 Divination and Money Management — Episode 4: The Astrology Analysis Can astrology tell us anything useful about an investment? And what happens when we place an unconventional tool alongside conventional financial research—not as a replacement for it, but as an experiment? In Episode 4 of Divination and Money Management, Michael Shoeman continues an ongoing study … More The Astrology Analysis

JCM in Dialogue: Jews, Christians & Muslims Meeting Across Difference

August 24, 2026

🌿 The Living Library: In Conversation with Taniya Hussain JCM in Dialogue: Jews, Christians & Muslims Meeting Across Difference What happens when interfaith dialogue moves beyond being polite—and creates enough trust for people to bring their whole selves into the room? In this Living Library conversation, Michael Shoeman sits down with Taniya Hussain to explore … More JCM in Dialogue: Jews, Christians & Muslims Meeting Across Difference

Living Library Book Club, July Edition

August 14, 2026

🌿 The Living Library Book Club: July Edition 🌿 Last night, the Living Library opened its doors—this time in conversation with the Mental Health Association of New Jersey. What unfolded wasn’t just a book discussion; it was a rehearsal for the new world: a space where stories, silences, and sacred questions wove together into something … More Living Library Book Club, July Edition

A First Look at “Great, Again?”

August 4, 2026

“Great, Again?” is a theater workshop presentation inspired by Frost/Nixon interviews depicting the Trump presidency. The first presentation will be presented at Pebble Hill Interfaith Church on August 8. More information about the workshop presentation included below… All seven “Great, Again?” promo videos are included in one edited segment. Testimonies from the August 8 “Workshop … More A First Look at “Great, Again?”

A 3-Part Journey Through Time, Tarot, and Emergent Economies

July 9, 2026

Divination and Money Management, Episode 4 (Scroll down to view each video for all three parts.) As Chief Steward of the Living Library Time Bank—where hours logged in conversation, care, and co-creation become liquid capital for the commons—I’ve been exploring what happens when human discernment meets emergent intelligence. Not just “using AI,” but entering into conversation with it—learning … More A 3-Part Journey Through Time, Tarot, and Emergent Economies