Demand among Arab citizens of Israel for high-level theater is low. Most Hebrew speakers show little interest in Arab culture.
This is not the first time Ben Ner’s work has been adapted for the stage.
The production honors the language in a different way: Shalev sings beautifully well in it during the musical scenes created for this adaptation by Lior Ronen.
The Encore Theatre Company in Jerusalem will perform the opera Patience by Gilbert & Sullivan.
The festival, programmed in collaboration with the English department of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU), begins on June 9 and continues throughout the month.
Tennessee Williams (1911-1983) was a highly influential American playwright who explored themes of human frailty and resilience
"Stempenyu: A Riveting Tale of Love, Tradition, and Jewish Life in the Pale," delves into the depths of rich theatrical storytelling, exploring love, culture, and tradition in this poignant portrayal
The final scene of Salve Regina (Hail to the Queen,) during which the nuns embrace their fate and soar into the inky heavens to shine like stars – was a marvel to experience.
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