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 Two: March 28, 2013
Theatre:
Collected StoriesPlaywright: Donald MarguliesDirector: Leah StollerActors: Bakol Ruben Gellar and Ronit Glaser
The play, by noted playwright Donald Margulies, lasers in on the lives of Jewish professor Ruth Steiner, and ambitious and talented MA student, Lisa Morrison. The play probes their fascinating, emotionally-charged relationship, and raises provocative and moral issues about art, friendship and trust.
Thursday | March 28th | 18:00 Tickets: 50 NIS, Students: 20 NIS
Baltimore / JerusalemThe show was written in an ensemble process by the members of the castDirector: Eli Kaplan WildmannPerformed by the Malkat Shva Dancers, the Malkat Shva Choir, Herbert Dancers and the Hairspray Council Kids
A theater performance that documents the journeys of a group of Ethiopian Olim and a group of Anglo Olim as they learn together about similar problems that the civil rights movement faced in the 1960’s, and deal with the challenges and rewards of moving away to a new place – Jerusalem. The show features an eclectic mix of Ethiopian song and dances and music alongside classic Americana that can only be found in Jerusalem.In partnership with the Malkat Shva center of Ethiopian Culture
Thursday | March 28th | 18:00 Friday | March 29th | 11:00Tickets: 50 NIS, Students: 20 NIS
Karen’s Way: a Kindertransport life
Playwright: 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
MusicBuba Myses“BUBA MYSES” has recently taken the Jewish rock music scene by storm, with its own unique interpretation and spirit. The new Jewish Rock puppet band brings to the stage a Jewish mind, a neshama and a unique message in one profound musical experience.
Band members:Josh Friedman – singer Chanan Elias – vocalsSimon (Shimon) Shar’abi -guitarYanky Board – keyboard Eli Cutz – drummerPuppet design by “Marbe Yadaim” studio
Thursday | March 28th | 21:30 Tickets: 40 NIS, Students: 20 NIS
Taylor Made“Taylor Made” – is a local folk-rock-jazz trio performing the fine music of James Taylor and other member of the classic American folk-rock club.
Featuring: Elie Farkas – drums Tal Nae – vocals and guitars Avi Hershberg – bass
Thursday | March 28th | 19:30 Entrance free of admission
Improv/stand up:English on Stage – ManiactCast: Tammy Berlin, Shani Shalgi, Baruch Tanaman, Mimi Tanaman, Meirav Zur
A fun, crazy show with short acts driven completely by ideas from the audience. Characters, scenarios, and dialogue are created on the spot. Unscripted, unrehearsed, unexpected, unhinged, uncontrollable laughter!
Thursday | March 28th | 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.
Artist name
The 2013 Stage One Festival at Beit Avi Chai - Day 2 - March 28, 2013
Info
Phone
02-621-5900
