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10 The Armenian Reporter | May 2, 2009CommunityVahe Berberian.Vahe Berberian’s needto speak againFrom the manwho brought youYevaylen, Nayev, andDagaveen, a newmonologue calledSagaynGLENDALE, Calif. – “It’s true,what they say about silence beinggolden, but I have no love forgold, and I’d rather hear the soundof laughter than silence any time.That’s exactly why I decided tospeak again,” says Vahe Berberian,regarding the premier of his latestmonologue Sagayn.The artist, playwright, and comedianwill perform his new monologuein Armenian every Thursdaynight, May 21 through August 13, atthe Brandview Collection in Glendaleat 7:30 p.m.Berberian had performed hisprevious monologues, Yevaylen,Nayev, and Dagaveen, for manymonths to sold-out audiencesin Pasadena. He later took hisone-man show to dozens of citiesthrough the United States,Canada, the Middle East, Europe,Armenia, and Australia.Sagayn’s producer, ChristinaShirinyan, explains that the showhad to be moved to Glendale to accommodateBerberian’s large audiencesand to provide them with amore central venue. “We’re thrilledabout this new show,” says Shirinyan.“Can you believe it’s been fiveyears since Dagaveen?”Berberian explains that theDagaveen tour exhausted him, somuch so, that he needed to takea sabbatical to devote his time topainting and theater. “I can’t resistthe urge to make people laugh andam looking forward to being backin front of an audience,” says Berberian.He promises that Sagaynwill be as engaging as, and evenfunnier than his three previousone-man shows.“For me, the monologue is thebest way of bringing together theactor and the writer in me. Basicallywhat I do is think out loud,” saysBerberian, explaining that Sagaynis the continuation of the previousshows. “I talk about various topics,and then concentrate on Armeniancharacteristics, and finally reflecton the Armenian condition … all ingood humor.”The performances will be held atBrandview Collection, 109 E. HarvardSt. Glendale, Calif. 91205, everyThursday, May 21 – August 13,2009. connect: (818) 941-4800www.vaheberberian.comNeed cash for the summer?Sell your stuff with the Armenian Reporterclassifieds@reporter.am818-955-8407
The Armenian Reporter | May 2, 2009 11CommunityDirectors, actors showcasework at affma eventLOS ANGELES – A young director,whose film garnered the attentionof Michael Moore, alongwith the actors of NBC’s new show“Southland” and the theatrical production,“Big Bad Armo Show” werein attendance to have their workshowcased at a Los Angeles fundraiser,hosted by the Arpa Foundationfor Film Music and Art.Martin Yernazian’s presentationof his film “Art Officially Flavored”was the highlight of the affmamixer on April 9, at the DesertRose Bar & Lounge, in Los Angeles.The documentary about a streetmusician, with a revolutionary approachto his instrument, caughtthe attention of award winning filmmaker Michael Moore along withAerosmith’s Steven Tyler and DefLeopard’s Joe Elliot.“I made this film because of mylove for the arts, music and the opportunityto tell a great story. Itwas a challenge because I’m not adocumentarian. A few months agowe got an e-mail from the directorof the Traverse City Film Festivalmentioning in her message thatMichael Moore learned about thefilm and was interested in showingit at his festival this summer,” Yernazianexplained.The director presented scenesfrom his movie showcasing MichaelMasely, his subject, performingas a street musician andpiecing together his instruments.During the presentation, founderof affma, Sylvia Minassian, saidshe was elated to be presentingAt the affma event.special talents such as Martin Yernazianto the community. “We arehosting this event because Martinis so special to us,” she said SylviaMinassian.Alex Kalognomos, vice-chairpersonof affma, said that withoutartists like Martin Yernazian,or the actors in “Southland,” and“Big Bad Armo Show,” including allthe independent film makers, writers,musicians their organizationwould not exist.The evening came to a close withthe debut of “Southland”on nbcwith the cast members of the showpresent in the mixer.“affma is a non-profit art organization,so we know what it’s like tooperate with little funding. Most ofthe artists who seek affma’s supportare in need of more than justmoney. affma can offer a wholerange of services to support theindependent artist,” said Kalognomos.Visit us at reporter.am
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