BeitAvi Chai and
Merkaz Hamagshimim Hadassahpresent Stage One #2: Amateur English Theater Festival
Jerusalem, Passover, 2011 | April 20-22, 2011
During Passover 2011, Beit Avi Chai, in collaboration with Merkaz Hamagshimim Hadassah, is devoting threedays to the very best of Jerusalem English-language Theater, shining aspotlight on this thriving subculture while offering a unique perspective onissues of identity and culture from both the local and internationalperspectives.
Artistic Director of the Festival: Rafi Poch
Day 1: Wednesday April 20, 2011
Theater
Jewtopia6 PM and 8:30 PMTwo friends team up to teach each other how to woo the women of their choice.Throughout this funny play, we follow them as they learn the essence ofidentity and how it affects the choices we make! Director: Rafi Poch
Mikveh9 PM Inside the secretive world of the ritual bath, eight women’s stories unfold inthis sensitive depiction of religious observance and evolving feministconsciousness. A knowledgeable examination of traditions and rituals, this hit Israeli playexplores the ever evolving position of women in Israeli society. Written & Directed by Hadar Galron
ThePianist6 PM This is the story of a Polish-Jewish musician struggling to survive thedestruction of the Warsaw ghetto during World War II. The ‘Encore!’ adaptationis based on Szpilman’s book and excerpts from the diary of the German officerwho saved him.Stage director: Robert Binder | Musical director: Paul Salter | Actor: DanielShapiroEncore! Educational Theatre Company
Hahafuch– An improv and comedy sketch group11 PM An improv show that promises to make you cry…with laughter.
Music
MayaPeninngton –8PM
Prices:Theater: 50 NIS, students: 20 NISStand-Up: 30 NIS, students: 20 NISMusic: admission free, subject to available spaceSpecial prices and package deals & more information:
www.bac.org.il
