Inna ShapiroInna Shapiro came to the United States from the former Soviet Union, where she was a professional actress. In the States, she started Classika Theater, a professional theater for American children based on Russian theatrical traditios, and for ten years was the artistic director of the company. She directed, wrote, adapted, and translated more than sixty plays. In 2004, the Washington Educational Television Association named Inna Shapiro a Hometown Hero because of her work with underprivileged children. Read More Read Less