The Spirit and Poetry in Theatre

Voices from Alternative Theatre

Symposium in Memory of Dr. Shosh Avigal

12:30 Opening remarks in memory of Dr. Shosh Avigal – Daniella Michaeli, Artistic Director, Acco Festival of Alternative Israeli Theatre

12:40 – 14:10 Panel discussion: Personal Materials in Alternative Theatre
Means of dealing with biographical material and their adaptation to a stage performance. Scenes from plays will accompany the discussion.

Participants: playwright Eldar Galor, actress Miki Peleg-Rothstein, Dr. Naomi Yoeli, and Dr. Dror Harari.
Moderator: Avi Hadari

Break

15:00 – 16:30 Panel discussion: Poetry as Theatre
Poetry as a basis for stage creations, and how it translates to drama, to visual elements, to dialogue, etc. Scenes from plays will accompany the discussion.

Participants: Odelia Moreh-Matalon, Daniella Michaeli, Dalia Shimko
Moderator: Prof. Shimon Levi