A Word from the Festival's Director

About two years ago I was first appointed to direct the Akko International Fringe Theater Festival. I was captivated by the magic of the culture, art and creativity and I developed personally and professionally as, in the role of director and executive producer, I have been involved in both the macro management and the smallest production details. It's not in vain that they say "God is in the little details"; I believe that Sisyphean, thorough, professional work, one step at a time, with all the staff, enables us to work in harmony and offer you a marvelous, enchanting final product. 

For decades the Akko Festival has become an inalienable cultural asset for the city of Akko and for all of Israel. The Festival allows all the creators and artists -- playwrights, directors, actors, dancers, etc. to fulfill their dreams through original Israeli creations, unique and multicolored, which enrich our spiritual and cultural lives and continue to echo long after the curtain comes down. 

It is our privilege to provide all the wonderful creators with a stage, professional mentoring and personal treatment. 

I am pleased that this year, more than ever, we have emphasized new initiatives such as "The Tent Compound", a sleeping compound, a combination of artistic performances in the public space, alongside colorful outdoor events, with the crown jewel being the active integration of Akko residents in the festival.

I am proud to lead one of the largest, most significant festivals in Israel, which invests in original plays, emphasizes the human resource and constitutes a magnet for every theater and culture lover in Israel.  

Lizu Ohayon

Akko Festival Director and Executive Producer