English Theater with an Israeli Twist
This is where we get to share some of our behind-the-scene wanderings, musings and reflections.
Travel Tales #23 With all our shows cancelled and a whole lot of spare time on my hands (and feet), I’ve spent most of these Corona days strolling up and down the laid-back paths of my kibbutz, contemplating what my next stop would be on this “Wandering Israeli” adventure. In the kibbutz spirit of sharing, …
One morning after a show at the Netanya Civic Center, I parked my old GMC Safari truck right next to our neighborhood post office. I slammed the door shut and took a moment to examine our “Wandering Israeli” logo. Even though its colors had faded and it was peeling off at the edges, I still …
Travel Tales#22 Almond blossoms in Israel are in full bloom, so I’ll begin this edition of “The Wandering Israeli Travel Tales” with a story that unfolded in the almond groves this morning…. On Kibbutz Magal, where I live, stand rows and rows of olive and almond groves. That’s where I go out for my daily strolls. I …
Twenty-something years ago, Naama, my wife, “dragged” me to Avi Kushnir’s play “Defending the Caveman.” (Written and originally performed by Rob Becker, one of the most successful solo shows ever). Back then, this show was the hottest thing on Israeli stages – performing over 1000 times! It was hilarious, but mostly what I remember was …
It was three hours before showtime. From the second floor windows of the Cameri Theater in Tel Aviv I could see the rain pounding on the outdoor balcony. It rained all Thursday. And the day before that. And before. An unusual European winter that swept the streets empty and kept everyone cuddled up at home. …