Family Ties

When we think of the relations and history of Germany and Israel, the word "normality" is perhaps the least likely to come to mind. For exactly this reason, the Theater Heidelberg and the second-largest theatre in Israel have developed a joint theatre project that focuses on "normal life" within the smallest societal unit - the family. Six artistically independent teams of German and Israeli actors, directors, filmmakers and fine artists have been commissioned to create performances for public areas, "family arrangements", plays and presentations for the Heidelberger Play Market. Youngsters from both countries will accompany the productions and make a film documenting their impressions of these encounters.

Theatres: Theatre and Philharmonic Orchestra of Heidelberg and Teatron Beit Lessin, Tel Aviv

Artists / participants: Stéphane Bittoun, Galit Eilat (ISR), Kerstin Grübmeyer, Nina Gühlstorff, Jan Linders, Gil'ad Kimchi (ISR), Sebastian Hannak, Torge Kübler, Avishai Milstein (ISR), Public Movement (Omer Krieger, Dana Yahalomi, ISR), Hanna Rudolph, Kristo Sagor, Maya Scheye (ISR), Nina Steinhilber, ensemble of Teatron Beit Lessin (ISR), ensemble of the Theatre and Philharmonic Orchestra of Heidelberg, fine artists from Israel, Medienforum Heidelberg, residents of Heidelberg

Schedule:
October 2009 - October 2011