YAEL UNTERMAN
Yael Unterman is a lecturer, author, and Bibliodrama facilitator. She has published two books that were finalists in national book awards competitions, as well as essays, stories, poems, and reviews. For more, see www.yaelunterman.com
Spell ‘highly entertaining’: Encore! Youth put on wonderful performance of 'Spelling Bee' - review
Amélie: Everyone’s connected in Starcatcher's new production - review
'A Picasso': A window onto a less familiar corner of World War II history - review
'Tuesdays with Morrie' on stage in moving Jerusalem production - review
Under the direction of Yael Valier, Yehoshua Looks and Simon Stout do a superb job of bringing to the stage the adaptation of Mitch Albom’s bestselling memoir.
'The Accomplices': A story of Jewish activism and antisemitic apathy - review
With a fast-moving plot, multiple characters, and frequent scene changes, staging this play is a challenge, particularly in the Khan Theater’s smaller space. But director Weisberg pulled it off.
'Alice by Heart': A wartime coming-of-age musical based on Alice in Wonderland - review
Clearly a major group effort, this production wowed the audience on opening night with exquisite songs, playful and dynamic choreography, splendid acting, and moments of surreal comedy.
'Armida e Rinaldo': A rarely performed opera arrives in Jerusalem - review
This piece had only been performed a single time since its debut, over two centuries ago, and it has a connection with Jerusalem
Three doses of tragicomic drama: An Evening with Tennessee Williams
Tennessee Williams (1911-1983) was a highly influential American playwright who explored themes of human frailty and resilience
New art exhibit presents a new dawn for Queen Esther
To experience the live ritual, contact alana.ruben at gmail.com or EsthersThrone on Instagram to schedule a time.
'The Value of Names': A Jewish lens on a difficult piece of US history
The Value of Names delves into a troubling chapter of American history through a Jewish lens.
'Miracle on South Division Street': A miraculous play in Jerusalem - review
The latest play, fresh from its off-Broadway run, is Miracle on South Division Street by acclaimed playwright Tom Dudzick.
'Last Night in Florence': A play on antisemitism threatening Jewish life - review
Last Night in Florence is a surprising yet refreshing hybrid of upbeat jazz with dark and difficult themes – as if urging us to find harmony and light in our current challenges as well.
Books: A novel escape
Fergus O’Connell creates a story within a story by two women imprisoned in Theresienstadt.