From the Press

"…There is a theater in Jaffa and it's worth checking out."

(Maariv)

"The play is interesting, rich and imaginative…fascinating interpersonal relations….What goes on the stage is rich, complex and convincing…The director and the three experienced actors created a interesting play, full of imagination and extremely rich in content."

(Yediyot Akhronot)

"The three actor's exceptional acting allowed even those in the audience, whose native tongue isn't Arabic, to enjoy the play."

(Zu Haderekh)

Jaffa's Orphans

Based on a story by L. Kessler
Produced by The Department of the Arts in collaboration with the Jaffa Administration and the Local Theater

Translated and Adapted by

Dirar Saliman

Directed by

Igal Ezraty

Stage Design

Uri Onn

Music by

Ala Abu Amara

Lighting Design

Uri Morag

Produced by

Dina Zohar

Asst. Director

Yossef Swid

Cast

Suhil Khadad, Dirar Saliman, and Norman Issa

Conceived by

Adiv Jashan

A story of two brothers; the eldest, Nimar, is a nocturnal individual trying to make a living on burglary. Sahar, the younger brother, is dominated by Nimar who keeps him locked up at home.

Sahar isolated from the world, which he sees only through his window, builds his own private kingdom and in hiding he reads, acquires an education and waits for the right moment to rebel.

This moment comes when one day; Nimer meets a stranger, Khilmy in a Tel-Avivain Bar and brings him home with the intention of robbing him. Upon Khilmy's arrival, the house's status quo is broken and the brothers enter a series of surprising events.

The threesome's struggle raises questions about what it means to be an outcast, the identity of a minority, orphans, survival, and the need for a warm hug.

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