Alan Smason
Crescent City Jewish News Editor
New Orleans, Louisiana
I am a longtime editor and reporter for the New Orleans Jewish community. I currently work as the editor of the online Crescent City Jewish News and the president of the American Jewish Press Association. I have received several citations and "best in show" awards for Breaking News, Best Editorial and Best Critical Arts Review from the Press Club of New Orleans. I am also a recognized theatre critic and the founder of the Theatrecriticism.com website for reviews from critics around the country. A member of the American Theatre Critics Association, I am seen weekly over WYES-TV's "Steppin' Out" arts and entertainment program.