Jerusalem, Passover, 2013 | March 27-29, 2013
This Passover, for the fourth year in a row, Beit Avi Chai will devote three days to the very best of Israeli English-language Theater, comedy, and music, shining a spotlight on this thriving subculture while offering a unique perspective on issues of identity and culture from both the local and international perspectives.
The festival will include six plays as well as live concerts, stand-up acts, a jazz show, and much more.
English-speaking theater lovers from Jerusalem and beyond are invite to take part in this unique festival.
Artistic Director of the Festival: Rafi Poch
Produced by: Tamar Akov
Day One: March 27, 2013
Theatre:
Schneider & SchusterPlaywright: Yehoshua SobolAdapted and directed by Aviva Raisky-LeviActors: Sarel Peterman and Hen Voda
A Nephesh Theatre production.
Inspired by the unforgettable comedy team Djigan and Schumacher, the play is set in the shadow of the Holocaust following the duo as they flee throughout Europe. “Schneider and Schuster” is a compelling journey of comradeship that confronts crisis through the ability to look at life with humor (with Yiddish slang familiar to everyone.)
Wednesday | March 27th | 21:00 Tickets: 50 NIS, Students: 20 NIS
Karen’s Way: a Kindertransport lifePlaywright: Vanessa RosenthalDirector: Chris WilkinsonCast: Vanessa Rosenthal, Francesca LarkinPiano Marion Raper, Violin David Riley
This play is a dramatization with live music of the life of the poet and survivor Karen Gershon. Based on her own words and poems, it tells her story from idyllic childhood in 1930s Germany, to refugee and finally to recognized literary acclaim. The show comes straight from the Edinburgh Festival where it won rave reviews.
Wednesday | March 27th | 18:00 Thursday | March 28th | 21:00 Tickets: 50 NIS, Students: 20 NIS
IMAMA – A fertile play on the secrets of motherhood (“Mum”‘s the word…)Playwright: Hadar Galron with the ensembleDirector: Hadar GalronActors: Nufar Hurvit, Moran Zafrani, May Shrim / Sheli Kira, Yael Nachum / Tali Bik, Heleny Dagan, Gili Perri / Algom Cohen, Vita Holodny, Barak Hudrian
In this amazing era, when one can reach the other side of the globe within a few hours, it still takes 9 months to bring a child to the world! IMAMA, a comic drama, brings to the stage the double-life of modern mothers, without forgetting the father, who nowadays often finds himself in the role of Mommy…
Wednesday | March 27th | 21:00 Tickets: 50 NIS, Students: 20 NIS
It’s Not You, Well… Maybe it isPlaywright: Sura Shachnovitz and Rafael Poch Director: Eryn London Actors: David Storfer, Netanya Mischel, Elyakeem Kinstlinger, Faygle Train, Mina Perskin, Avraham Schlissel, Raphael Poch, Jess Katz, Penina Satlow, Andrea Katz, Rachelle Toobian
Danny, a young modern orthodox man, his ex-girlfriend Rachel, and recently widowed Rivka experience all the trials and tribulations of dating. Based upon only real life stories while addressing difficult topics, this play is a fun and serious look at dating for marriage.
Wednesday | March 27th | 18:00 Tickets: 50 NIS, Students: 20 NIS
MusicSandy Cash
Sandy is a musical storyteller whose thoughtful and theatrical performance style has endeared her to audiences all over the world. Sandy’s most recent album – “Voices From the Other Side” – was named one of the top 25 folk releases of 2012 by NPR affiliate radio show The Back Porch.
Wednesday | March 27th | 20:00 Entrance free of admission
Improv/stand up:
Ha-hafuchDirector: Gary RudorenCast: Molly Livingstone, Josh Kaplan, Debbie Kaye, Eran Kraus
Hahafuch, Israel’s Premiere English-speaking Comedy Troupe, brings an all-new comedy variety show. Seder Night Live: You’ve never seen a Pesach like this before”. Hahafuch finds the humor in everyday life in Israeli society, bureaucracy, politics, culture, Judaism and everything in between. Our motto is, “If you don’t think Israel is funny than you haven’t seen our show!”
Wednesday | March 27th | 23:00 Tickets: 30 NIS
ExhibitionReap in JoyThe Harvest Festivals on Kibbutz
About tradition, regeneration, and the place of the Kibbutz in the Israeli EthosDuring the festival – tours of the exhibition will be held in English.
Tours of the ExhibitionWednesday, March 27, 4:30 PMFriday, March 29, 10:30 AM Entrance free of admissionGuide: Rachel Afarsemon
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The 2013 Stage One Festival at Beit Avi Chai - Day 1 - March 27, 2013
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