Shards of Laughter, created and conceived by Gabi Lev, with direction by Yael Valier, will play in Jerusalem, at Beit Mazia, 18 Mesilat Yesharim. The evening is an English-language Yom HaShoah memorial / "Zikaron baTeatron" event.
April 12, 20:00. CANCELED!
April 13, Erev Yom Hashoah, doors open at 19:30 and we will begin with a short ceremony at 19:50, followed by the performance.
April 14, Yom Hashoah morning, doors open at 09:30 and we will begin promptly with a ceremony at 09:50, followed by the siren at 10:00. The performance begins immediately after the siren.
April 15, 20:00. CANCELED!
Dear friends,
Given the current situation and the likelihood that we will still be at war in the coming weeks, we have decided to make a careful change to the schedule for our Yom Hashoah English-language Zikaron baTeatron ceremony and program. As such, Shards of Laughter will only play on Yom Hashoah itself.
We are also preparing for the possibility that the shows will need to take place in one of Beit Mazia’s small studio auditoriums, depending on Home Front Command requirements for gatherings. If that happens, the number of seats will be much more limited. If we move the performance to a studio, those who bought tickets earlier will have precedence, and if more people bought tickets than we have space for, the people who bought tickets later will either have their tickets fully refunded or will have the option of keeping them for other Theater and Theology/Theater Company Jerusalem performances.
Performances are 70 minutes, and each one is followed by a discussion with Gabi, with time for audience questions.
If Home Front Command declares indoor gatherings forbidden on Yom Hashoah, you will get a full refund, or the option of keeping your tickets for future performances.
Shards will not play on April 12 and 15. To those who already bought tickets for these dates, we can either switch your ticket to April 13 or 14, or give you a full refund. Please contact me at Yael@TheaterAndTheology.com to tell me which you prefer, along with the name under which you bought your tickets.
Along with everyone else in the country, Gabi and I are trying to balance realism and optimism as we try to make space for a Yom Hashoah program that feels especially necessary during this period. We’re grateful for your understanding.
With thanks and hope,
Yael
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
