ENTERTAINMENT -11r WE HAVE THE LOWEST PRICES ANYWHERE OF TOP QUALITY CARRY-OUT DELI Showgirl Continued from preceding page YOU CAN TELL THE DIFFERENCE WITH OUR HOMEMADE GOODNESS! cial worker for Temple Sinai, a 775-family con- ------111111•111111•1111•MINIIII1m 1 gregation, for eight years; she also has a private prac- tice as a social worker. Children aren't the only ones she directs. Schatz also produces shows for the temple's adults, including its rabbis and cantor. Her last show, "From Broadway to Sinai," featured 50 congregants dancing and singing to With This Coupon 1 * numbers from Camelot, Bye 1 • Expires 3-10-90 Bye Birdie, Guys and Dolls • Not Good On Holidays l i l NINNY and West Side Story. 10 Person Minimum •• • One Per Person I MAKABLE •• "Both of our rabbis happen to be very theatrical and en- joy performing," she said. "The cantor loves it also. 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By the time she was 4, anybody who came into her house had to watch little Irene perform. "I was always entertain- ing," she said. "When I was 4 years old, I took modern 31646 Northwestern Hwy., West of Middlebelt, Farmington Hills dance and that's when it hit me. I was hooked. I just real- ly loved it." ANY LARGE PIZZA I Not long after, Schatz's in- terests expanded to art, F or LARGE ANTIPASTO specifically drawing and or LARGE GREEK SALAD I painting. OF By age 11, the precocious • Coupon Must Be Presented When Ordering Schatz and her friend I • Not Good With Any Other Discounts or Coupons directed a nursery school JN • Expires 3-1-90 and day camp at her Oak Park home. "When I was 15, I charged $3 a week per child," she said. "I remember doing shows and inviting the OF FARMINGTON parents. We'd have all kinds of performances." INTRODUCES ITS NEW MENU Wearing denim skirts and FOR THE CHINESE SIDE red-checkered shirts, the then-13-year-old and her best friend entertained at birthday parties, calling themselves The Haystackers. 851-7400 31455 W. 14 Mile at Northwestern Schatz continued to pursue r :* 1 $5 OFF! • _ * ; ON OUR BEAUTIFUL I' * : ALREADY LOW-PRICED :* I MEAT OR DAIRY TRAYS *1 * WE MAKE ALL OUR FOOD ON OUR OWN PREMISES! I STAR DELI 352-7377 I 855-4600 00 WING HONG TOKYO STEAK HOUSE ENJOY OUR DINNER SPECIAL FOR 2 66 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1990 her theatrical endeavor un- til she graduated from Oak Park High School in 1967. "I never thought she'd still be entertaining today," her father said. "While she was very enterprising as a young kid, she was basically shy — even though she related well to children." On the other hand, Schatz's mother knew her daughter would continue ac- ting. "We were always inter- ested in theater, and she was exposed to it," Millie Molner said. "I think she's a tremendous actress. She's enthusiastic and very dedicated and as a result she gets the best out of everyone who's involved in her pro- ductions. Some adults in her "Some adults in her shows are very surprised that they even had the talent. Irene has got a lot of accolades." Millie Molner shows are very surprised that they even had the tal- ent. Irene has got a lot of ac- colades." Even Schatz's husband, Arthur, who performs medical exams during the day, performs in his wife's productions in the evening at the temple. Their 10-year-old daughter Jennifer, like her mother, has been acting since she was a toddler. At 4, the youngster starred in a na- tional commercial for Sears as the little girl whose parents bought her a new bike. Schatz's commercial credits include an Oldsmobile commercial that featured Mickey Rooney. "I remember he was a real perfectionist," Schatz said of Rooney. "I had a great time working with him. He was funny and had incredible energy." While an intern at the University of Miami's School of Medicine, Depart- ment of Family Medicine, in 1974, Schatz directed its simulated patient program. Actors were brought in to play patients, and medical students interviewed them. Since then, she has ap- peared in several medical industrial films and is an assistant adjunct professor at University of Miami, where she teaches medical interviewing and human sexuality. As a child, Schatz had a secular Jewish upbringing that stressed the cultural and historical perspective of Judaism. She, her brother and her parents were mem- bers of the Jewish Parents Institute. Now with a family of her own, Schatz is a Reform Jew. Next on her theatrical schedule is "Ojus Loves Broadway," a production put on by her daughter and students at Ojus Elementary School in North Miami Beach. "I really enjoy working with kids," she said. "They are so spontaneous and not afraid to take risks. They'll try anything. ❑ RosenShontz In Ann Arbor RosenShontz will perform family songs 1:30 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Michigan Theater. RosenShontz's Gary Rosen and Bill Shontz have enter- tained children with their songs, "My Security Blanket," "Rock 'n Roll Teddy Bear" and "Sleep, Sleep, You Gotta Go To Sleep Right Now." There is a charge. For in- formation, call the theater, 668-8397. Children's Show At Marquis The Arabian tale of Aladdin's adventures when he finds a lamp containing a magic genie will be perform- ed in the Marquis Theatre's production of Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp March 10 -April 1. There is a charge. For in- formation, call the theater, 349-8110. Temple Plans Balalaika Concert The Balalaika Orchestra of Detroit will perform at the Birmingham Temple 7:30 p.m. March 4. A reception follows the performance. The 10-piece group plays Russian, Yiddish and gypsy melodies. There is a charge. For in- formation, call the temple, 477-1410. Bob Posch Back At Duffy's Comedian Bob Posch has returned to Duffy's Water- front Inn, Union Lake, 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. There is a charge. For in- formation, call Duffy's, 363- 9469.