Being Somebody – Father & Daughter co-star in Play about Growing Up in Brooklyn

After a string of sold-out shows across NYC, Westchester, Rhode Island, and Florida, the critically acclaimed and deeply moving performance Being Somebody—starring the dynamic father-daughter duo Dr. Howard Mase and Marla Mase—arrive in Long Island for the very first time. For one show only, audiences can experience this unforgettable production at the Barry & Florence Friedberg JCC (15 Neil Court in Oceanside, NY) on Thursday, June 19th at 7 pm. Don’t miss the chance to witness the show that’s been touching hearts and earning rave reviews across the East Coast.

A moving and hilarious coming-of-age journey, Being Somebody blends masterful storytelling, music, and song to explore identity, family, and the ever-evolving nature of self-discovery. Dr. Howard Mase, a psychologist, mentor, and beloved coach, made his stage debut at 87—proving it’s never too late to reinvent oneself. His daughter, acclaimed recording artist, playwright, and performer Marla Mase, joins him in this deeply personal and universally resonant performance, expertly directed by renowned filmmaker and acting coach Elizabeth Browning.

With warmth and wit, Howard transports audiences to 1940s Brooklyn, reliving the post-war glow of his youth, while Marla weaves in her own musical reflections on chasing dreams and navigating femininity in the gritty disco era of the 1970s. Together, they tackle family feuds, first loves, body image struggles, and even digestive mishaps—delivering a show that is as heartfelt as it is hilarious.

Audiences and critics alike have been spellbound by Being Somebody, with each performance earning standing ovations:
⭐ “Beautifully constructed, a real study of humanity…” – Iman Lababedi, Rock NYC
⭐ “I cried a few times. The storytelling was so beautiful.” – Becca Stabile
⭐ “I’m in love with Howard! So funny, so genuine, so romantic. I’d see it again and again.” – Monica Abbatemaggio
Tickets are now available at $15 ($10 for JCC members). Don’t miss this special one-show-only opportunity to experience a play that is equal parts heartwarming, hilarious, and life-affirming.

For tickets and more information: https://friedbergjcc.org/events/being-somebody-the-show/
For more info: https://www.beingsomebodytheshow.com/