Avery Saltzman

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Avery Saltzman (born 17 June, 1956), is a Canadian actor and theater director. He is artistic director of the Harold Green Jewish Theatre. Saltzman was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. [1] [2]

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  1. 'Busy, eclectic colourful,' by Kathryn Kates, Toronto Star, Feb 17, 2007
  2. "Theatre company presents new works at Miles Nadal". The Canadian Jewish News. 2010-05-06. Retrieved 2024-01-10.


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