methodically by Marguerite Elisofon | May 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
This week I decided to feature a very special guest blogger, Jessica Mastro. She’s a 21 year old journalism student at The New School for Social Research and my publisher’s daughter. After watching her mom and me labor over my memoir, Jessica decided to write her...
by Marguerite Elisofon | May 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
Consulting with professionals in job development for my daughter on the autistic spectrum, I can almost hear their unspoken incredulity when I suggest they help Samantha* find an agent and audition for TV, theater, and movie roles for young women with disabilities....
by Marguerite Elisofon | May 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
Autism Awareness month has ended, but I’m happy to report that DreamStreet, a theater group for adults with developmental disabilities, is going strong and gaining well-deserved attention. Founded in 1998 as a non-profit organization, DreamStreet Theater Company...
by Marguerite Elisofon | May 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
Even though my nest is half-empty (because my son, Matt, is in LA), I’m approaching this Mother’s Day bubbling over with excitement and pride over both my twins and the memoir they inspired. Not only that, but Matt’s movie, Being Charlie—co-authored with Nick Reiner...