The Butterfly Effect, a performance combining light and special effects, portrays the legend of two ancient cultures who battle over the control of light. The show comprises air stunts and acrobatic movement, and makes use of lasers, lights and video art.
According to Mini Israel marketing director of incoming tourism Ravit Keren, the show was created to accompany the annual Jerusalem Light Festival, held in the Old City. “Every year they build a special production for the light festival in Jerusalem,” she said. “We [Mini-Israel] look for a special production we can do here during the summer.” When manager Sharon Nino built the amphitheater at Mini Israel, he heard about The Butterfly Effect and suggested it be brought to be performed in the 1,500-seater arena. “He checked this out and liked it very much,” said Keren.
According to producer Eran Fisher, the performance contains an underlying message. “The moral is the light is inside each of us, and [we use it as] strength... to give to the weak,” said Fisher. Although not one word is spoken about Gilad Schalit in the performance, Fisher said, “this show is truly the story of Gilad Schalit, the lost son.”
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