PRESS
At the Edge of
Celebration,
a Family Reckons:
“IMPACT” Finds Humor, Faith, and Fracture in the Space Between Trauma and Joy
“The production arrives after a long period of development and a sold-out industry presentation, carrying with it the quiet confidence of a work that seems to have a clear sense of what it is and what it intends to explore.“
– By Jim Manley
Saying the Quiet
Parts Out Loud:
Rebecca Lynn Goldfarb on Turning Family Trauma Into IMPACT
“Written by and starring Rebecca Lynn Goldfarb and directed by Rosie Corr, the play arrives at The Tank this February following a developmental journey shaped by collaboration, audience response, and an urgent desire to create space for honest conversations around family, trauma, mental health, and Jewish identity. “
– By Tally Daniels
Margaret Colin To
Lead Indie Flick
“TOX”
“Tox explores the addictive nature of perfectionism and the devastating grip of body dysmorphia, a condition that affects over 10 million people in the U.S. alone,” Miller said in a statement. “This film is a deeply personal, thrilling, and thought-provoking examination of society’s obsession with beauty, and self-worth.”
The ensemble is rounded out byAlex Hernandez, Kate Miller, Ryan Cooper, Kelly Deadmon, Ian Lyons, Rebecca Lynn Goldfarb, Sandra Fay Williams, and Senzel Ahmady.
– By Zac Ntim
IMPACT
A Family Traumedy
“IMPACT” Finds Humor, Faith, and Fracture in the Space Between Trauma and Joy
“The production arrives after a long period of development and a sold-out industry presentation, carrying with it the quiet confidence of a work that seems to have a clear sense of what it is and what it intends to explore.“
– By Jim Manley
THE HIGH SCHOOL
REUNION
That Never
Should Have Happened
A Musical by Rebecca Lynn Goldfarb
“The songs were very catchy, heartfelt, and it definitely has a soundtrack that I would purchase. The actor playing Bea [Rebecca Lynn Goldfarb] was in actual tears by the show’s end - it felt cathartic.”
- By Sebastian Cherry
OFF BROADWAY
Reviews
“An extraordinary ensemble of fourteen highly skilled actors tell the story…There is also Hadas (the excellent Alyssa Simon) and her young daughter Mica (Rebecca Lynn Goldfarb, making her Off-Broadway debut) who remain in hiding in a safe room at the kibbutz for most of the attack.” - Charles Kruger, StageAndCinema.com
“The testimonies of the survivors are delivered by the cast at a frenetic pace that conveys the terror and confusion of the day’s events…This involved both extended physical and emotional gymnastics on a mostly bare stage.”
- Judd Hollander, The Epoch Times
“Told mostly in direct address monologues, the cast is uniformly excellent, and quick costume changes keep things moving.” - Brett Singer, TheaterScene.net
“…The ensemble of about 14 avoids overacting and there is a weight to the play, The actors portray characters in fear and shock.” – Alan Zeitlin, JewishPress.com
“October 7 is set at the Nova festival and at a kibbutz, with14 actors playing a variety of roles on a sparse stage … As I watched the action unfold, I thought that the actors perhaps were just regular people, not professionals, so convincing were they in their ordinariness. Because at its heart, the story of October 7 — isthe story of ordinary people who are suddenly called upon to perform the greatest acts of heroism and bravery...” - Jenny Holland, Saving Culture from Itself
“The talented 14-person cast portray multiple characters with great empathy and emotion.”
- Jill Schafer, CherryAndSpoon.com
REGIONAL THEATER
Reviews
“Rebecca Lynn Goldfarb as Chava, another of Tevye's strong-willed daughters, gave a nuanced performance as a troubled young woman forced to choose between her family and the man she loves.” – Cindi Sansone-BraffC, Patch.com
“The daughters Tzeitel (Leah Mossman), Hodel (Ruthy Froch), Chava (Rebecca Lynn Goldfarb),
Shprintze (Addison Wasylyshyn) and Bielke (Sophia Da Costa-Wilson) were all superb.” – Nicholas Pontolillo, BroadwayWorld
“Mossman, Froch, and Goldfarb showcased their beautiful vocals during their heartfelt rendition of ‘Matchmaker.’”
– Cindi Sansone-BraffC, Smithtown Matters
“And that's when Tevye's daughter Chava, innocently portrayed by Rebecca Lynn Goldfarb, announces that she's in love with a man of totally different faith and traditions, who was previously enlisted in the Russian military.” David Taylor, Dan’s Papers
“The daughters, Leah Mossman as Tzeitel, Ruthy Froch as Hodel, Rebecca Lynn Goldfarb as Chava, as well as younger actresses Giada Long and Addison Wasylyshyn as Shprintze, and Sonnie Betts and Sofia Da Costa-Wilson as Bielke, collectively perform effectively to highlight the main conflicts.” – Deidre O’Brien, The Theatre Guide
The Show Must
Go On
Oceanside High School sophomore Rebecca Goldfarb went to school as a cheetah. About an hour later, she took the stage as a bird. Drama students performed “Seussical the Musical” earlier this month. But as the young actors hurried to stage three 45-minute performances on Jan. 4, two of the leads were home sick...
– By Ben Strack
Marion Sager Youth
Memorial Award
"In Recognition of Her Extraordinary Contributions to the Arts, For Her Dedication in Community Service, And for Her Support of the Oceanside Library."
Rebecca was a
“Best Actress”
finalist at the 2019
Roger Rees Awards
As one of the final six nominees, she had the opportunity to perform "Over the Rainbow," since she was nominated for her performance as Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz.