The Water Buffalo That Shed Her Girdle

Director, writer and dramaturge for almost thirty years, Reva retained the position of Regional Casting Director for the American Academy of Dramatic Arts for New York City and Los Angeles for almost twenty years, while still at the helm of the Leah Posluns Theatre and Theatre School. Ms. Stern has been bestowed with several awards of merit in theatre and has been a guest speaker at esteemed venues such as The University of Miami, the Actor's Workshop, the New Play Festival in New York City, and the 'Playwright's Conference' at the University Of Pittsburgh.

In recent years, Reva Stern has brought her love of writing to the forefront as her primary career. Writing and editing professionally for the past decade, she has been encouraged by several writing award nominations. Additionally, her manuscript "The Prescott Journals" (working title) was optioned for the screen prior to publication, and is slated to become her second published novel. 

Ms. Stern has compiled a collection of short stories and a series of Children's stories titled "Tales from Grandma's Cupboard". Her additional publishing credits include extensive freelance writing for periodicals, magazines and newspapers including the National Post, and several years as an editor for Wellness Way Publications.

Ms. Stern will be in good company with her short story contribution to the new anthology "Canadian Voices" which will be launched in early November 2009.

(The photo above of Ms. Stern was taken by Toronto/ New York photographer Jim Allen)

Endorsements

"Reva Stern has written an insightful, passionate study of a mother coming to terms with losing her child's love. She does it with wonderful humorous relief and without self-pity... a book you won't soon forget."

Andrew Neiderman, screen writer and author of  THE DEVIL'S ADVOCATE  and  LIFE SENTENCE

"Reva Stern turns a wry and wistful eye on the subject of marriage and family, proving once again that "happily ever after"  is not where the drama ends but where it begins. "THE WATER BUFFALO THAT SHED HER GIRDLE" will strike chords of   recognition in many women who were brought up to believe that the success of a marriage is in their hands alone. A book to be shared with your best friend, along with your laughter and tears."

Elizabeth Forsythe Hailey, author of  A Woman of Independent Means  and Joanna's Husband and David's Wife

"Lively and entertaining....an insightful read for a Saturday afternoon.   

"Syd Field, teaches writing at USC and is the internationally acclaimed author of The Screenwriter's Workbook

"With an acid wit and sardonic humour, the author, Reva Stern, follows Rachel's search for the lost clues that may lead her to understand why she is to be eliminated from her son's wedding list."

Dr. Elaine Dembe is a TV personality and author of  Use the Good Dishes and Passionate Longevity