Israel Theater - It Sounds Better In Amharic - Nephesh Theatre |
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Cultural Fields: Israel Children & Youth, Israel Theater
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Languages: Amharic, Hebrew, English
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Focus:
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One man Show, a personal account of the Israeli-Ethiopian Immigration.
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About:
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A moving, personal account of a 700 kilometer journey by foot from Ethiopia to a refugee camp in Sudan, then finally to the Holy Land of Israel. Nostalgic memories of life in Ethiopia are mixed with hilarious perspectives of the adjustments that must be made when moving to modern day Israel from rural Ethiopia.
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Offering:
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This play has been presented over 700 times in Hebrew. The English production has toured extensively throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Mexico, is currently being presented throughout Israel, and booking internationaly for 2008-2009.
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Members:
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Written by Yossi Vassa and Shai Ben Attar
Translated by Howard Rypp
Directed by Shai Ben Attar
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Awards & Recognitions:
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"Transcends the personal story- exploring larger issues of immigration, social integration while also investigating change, courage, and humility."
[Sarah Kitcheff- New Jersey Forward]
"Determined to tell the story of his people, 'It Sounds Better in Amharic'
is a cathartic experience."
[Aryeh Dean Cohen – Jerusalem Post]
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