The Kite Runner
By Matthew Spangler
Based on the Novel by Khaled Hosseini
Gesher Theater
Tel Aviv, Israel
2018
The thrilling adaptation, written by Matthew Spangler, unravels a tale of an innocent and precious friendship that could not sustain itself throughout time, social differences and political changes. The friendship between Hassan and Amir, a son of a wealthy business man and the son of a poor Hazari servant, is first formed in 1970's Kabul, then an exotic city full of wonders, beauty and adventures- the most exciting one being the annually kite runner contest. However, as the two grow up, they encounter the harsh reality of hatred and prejudice, which leads to an act of betrayal that eventually tares the delicate friendship apart.
CREDITS
Translation: Einat Barnovsky
Directed by: Noam Shmuel
Soundtrack Design: Noam Shmuel
Movement: Amit Zamir
Set Design: Niv Manor
Costume Design: Aviah Bash
Lighting Design: Sasha Sikirin
Accent: Tamar E. Gindin
Photos by: Victoria Shub
Sound Design : Felix Shaposhnik
AD: Tanya Kozlova
Stage Manager: Yana Adamovsky
CAST
Avi Azulay
Doron Tavory
Yoli Seker
Hillel Cappon
Tom Appelbaum
Firas Nassar
Ori Yaniv
Gilad Kletter
Alexander Senderovich
Eli Menashe
Vitaliy fux
Carmel Kandel
Roni Einav
Reviews
Ynet, Orin Weinberg , 15.11.18
The Marker, Alice Blitental, 15.11.18
Saloona, Carin Milsztejn, 15.11.18
Walla, David Rosenthal, 19.11.18
Saloona, Inbar Shahak, 19.11.18
Channel 7, Kobi Feldman, 21.11.18
Jerusalem Post, Helen Kaye, 21.11.18
Makor Rishon, Asaf Kugler, 30.11.18
La’Isha, Dina Haloots, 1.12.18
Yediot Achronot, Shai Bar Yaakov, 5.12.18
Galey Zahal. Shai Bar Yaakov, 11.1.19
"A Facsinating, poetic, visual and inspirational performance"
Jerusalem post
"An Interesting and special theatrical work; in a word - an experience!"
Yermi Amir, Reshet Bet
"The performance threads itself through the hearts of the audience, and lifts them up on high... time after time Gesher proves that they know how to make excellent theatre"
Ynet
"The actors have done a wonderful job. Proof that the theater is alive and kicking, and can draw young audiences"
Galatz
"A powerful performance that will likely run for years... Gesher at its best, the same theater, in which every performance is a study in perfection. High quality theatre, which gives the Audience one of the most powerful experiences imaginable"
Walla
"An Excellent performance by a talented ensemble. Beautiful and imaginative work by the creators... an amazing performance that manages to draw the viewers into Hosseeini's beautiful epic, which comes to life in an astonishing way"
Yediot Acharonot