Shards of Laughter, created and conceived by Gabriella Lev, with direction by Yael Valier, will play in Jerusalem, at Beit Mazia, 18 Mesilat Yesharim. Shows are at 20:00.
Sneak preview of the Jerusalem Post review: "Shards of Laughter tempers tragic material with genuinely funny moments and surprising twists. I would definitely see this show again."
~Yael Unterman
In Shards, Gabi Lev, a master performer and storyteller, pieces together her family's Holocaust history from the fragmented stories and mysterious references she heard as a child and explored as an adult. The result is at once a deeply personal portrait of her family's struggle, and a microcosm of the European Jewish experience during the Shoah. Told with honesty, artistry, and lifesaving humor, Shards leaves its impression in the intellect and in the spirit.
The 70-minute show begins at 20:00 and is followed by a discussion with Gabriella.
Gabriella Lev is founding artistic director of Theatre Company Jerusalem, one of Israel's most distinctive theatre companies. She is a recipient of the Kipod Hazahav Award for Lifetime Achievement, and the Jerusalem Award for Unique Contribution to Cultural Life. Gabi, raised in Australia, usually directs and performs in Hebrew. Shards provides a rare opportunity for English-speakers to experience her magic on stage.
Rehearsal and performance scenes from current and previous productions
