about
Who we are?
A visual theater where the actors play with objects, puppets and their body using almost no words. The theater developed a very personal stage language.
The members of the Theater Company form a human mosaic representative of the diverse population of the region Jews and Arabs.
The Theater Company has performed in theaters and festivals all around the country and the world. The Theater produced also series of educative videos. The productions utilize non-verbal forms of communication, so language is no obstacle, and multilingual audiences can enjoy the show together and interact with each other.
Let's get to know a little
Deeper...
The Theater Staff
The Galilee Multicultural Theater team consists of professional theater people, Jews and Arabs living in the Galilee, who represent the human mosaic of the region. The work and production processes of each project include a continuous rehearsal period, training and improvement of movement skills, expression, operating puppets and objects, combining movement and music, scenery, lighting and sound. Welcome to meet our team...
Pablo Ariel
Founder and artistic director, creator, director and actor
Pablo Ariel is one of the pioneers of visual theater in Israel -
Theater Founder, Multidisciplinary Creator, Actor, and Director
Theater Pablo performed a one-man show throughout the world, and directed and wrote many plays for children and adults. .The plays were translated into English, Spanish, Dutch,Turkish, Polish, Arabic, Serbian and Chinese
Family concerts for ten years Directed family concerts with the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra performed with orchestras throughout the world as an actor and director.
These concerts blended the orchestra's music with different stage forms.
Television: Pablo participated in "Sesame Street", "I Have A Story", and "In Concert."
Artistic Director: Of Israel Arts Fair events, Akko Festival, Haifa Children's Theater Festival, Theater of the Deaf in Maghrar ,
Educational films, producer of films about civil rights used by the Israeli Ministry of Education and other countries.
International Coo productions:
Answer to an unwritten letter in work with the Tottales Theatre Vienna. Austria 2010
Series of concerts with the Philharmonic Orchestra of the State of Chihuahua ,Mexico 2009
Concert for families with the International Festival for the arts Chihuahua ,Mexico 2007
Series of concerts for families together with the Concepcion Symphony Orchestra , Chile 2002 , 2003
Nicole Mahler
Dancer and actress, engaged in social entrepreneurship in the fields of art, choreographer and composition teacher
A versatile artist and social entrepreneur, she wears multiple hats as a dancer, actress, and choreography teacher. Her passion for the arts extends beyond the stage, as she actively engages in social entrepreneurship.
On the stage, she's a creative force, captivating audiences both in Israel and on international stages. Her remarkable talent shines through in visually striking theater productions for adults. Notably, she crafted an unforgettable performance showcased at prestigious festivals, including a headline act at the 2017 Acre Festival.
Offstage, she spearheads 'Zikit in the Community,' a platform dedicated to developing and managing art-centric projects that serve as catalysts for community growth. These programs are thoughtfully tailored to match the unique characteristics of each setting and its inhabitants. In the past, she led transformative artistic initiatives, working with diverse groups, including the visually impaired, young people with physical disabilities, girls facing precarious situations, and individuals with mental challenges. These initiatives were executed under the umbrella of the Ministry of Culture's 'Dancer in the Community' project.
With a solid educational foundation, she holds a bachelor's degree in community theater and dance. She further honed her skills by graduating with honors from the Place-London Contemporary Dance School.
Irena Tzabel Eshel
Dancer
For over three decades, Irena has graced the stage as a consummate professional dancer, seamlessly intertwining her acting prowess with her dance performances. Her journey in the world of dance began in her childhood in Germany and continued with her education at the prestigious dance academy in Rotterdam, Netherlands. There, she embarked on her artistic career by participating in diverse dance projects.
A pivotal moment in her career was her association with the Kibbutz Dance Troupe, which led her to Israel and Kibbutz Gaaton. Over the course of a decade, she dazzled audiences worldwide with her performances. She showcased her talents not only with the Kibbutz Dance Troupe but also with the dance ensemble of the Giessen Municipal Theater in Germany and the renowned Israeli Vertigo troupe. Simultaneously, she ventured into the realm of teaching, conducting professional workshops and nurturing aspiring dance majors.
After a decade of mesmerizing audiences across the globe, Irena shifted her focus, dedicating herself to teaching ballet while balancing the demands of family life. In 2013, she made a triumphant return to the stage when she joined Zikit Theater. This rekindled her connection with live audiences, reigniting her passion for the performing arts and allowing her to showcase her exceptional talents once more.
Ronnie Marsland
Dancer, actress and creator
Performs and participates in children's shows, story time, artistic videos and more. Dances in various ensembles, and works on independent and original video-dance and dance-theatre pieces. At the same time she is engaged in teaching dance theater, contemporary dance, contact and improvisation for children and adults. She teaches in workshops, festivals and community groups, in teacher trainings in Israel and around the world, in high schools, and in a therapeutic-rehabilitation framework for the mentally challenged. She also founded and leads the 'Performing Arts Center' in Rosh Pina to promote connections between art and artists from all over the country and the local audience. She has a master's degree In the track to excel in the kibbutz seminar in theater-dance specialization.
Ran Moreno
Juggler and circus performer, specializing in juggling, object manipulation and movement
Ran appears in theater plays, outdoor shows and circus events all over the country. Acting in the plays "Circus Genesis," "Chameleon in the Street" and more. At the same time, he conducts juggling workshops and teaches beginning circus artists. Graduated from a full 3-year course of study at the "Sandesial" school for theater, dance and modern circus.
Mona Hajar
storyteller
Serves children's audiences with folk stories, classic stories, parables and more. Processes them into performances in the various styles, and turns them into an experiential event and means that the children participate and become partners in the process. She has a bachelor's degree, a graduate of the Puppet Acting course at Beit Berel, Cardboard Theater at Beit 9 and many other courses and trainings on the subject.
Reem Khoury
Actress and storyteller
Appears in children's shows and story hours and participates in the creative, writing and processing processes. She studied and paid for herself over the years by acting and writing scripts, participated in films, television productions and shows by other creators. Rim's artistic activity developed from her educational work and social work. As an English teacher, she combines drama classes and theater plays, music and script writing in the learning processes, built a drama club and choir with her students, and produced films and songs with them. Has a bachelor's degree in English literature and political science from Tel Aviv University.
Eyal Porter
Actor and storyteller
Theater studies at the Kibbutzim Seminary College, graduate of the "Body Theater", further training at the "Havama" workshops, founder of the "Balablo" group. Theater workshop training for youth groups and in schools. Acting and performing in plays, story hours and outdoor shows for many years. Adapted and produced shows for children that include sessions. As an actor, combines movement and operating puppets and objects.
Rinat Sternberg
Actress puppeteer storyteller
Creates, writes, designs and acts in various collaborations as well as independently. Graduated from the School of Visual Theater "Jerusalem", the School for the Body Theater, the School for Clowning, an acting course for "Nisan Nativ" and majoring in theater at the Wizo School of the Arts Haifa. Winner of awards of excellence on behalf of the America Foundation and the Jerusalem Israel Foundation and a commendation for work Multidisciplinary from the Haifa Festival for Children's Plays.
Dana Midan
stage designer
Plans, designs and creates sets, accessories and costumes for shows for children and adults
Dana is a partner as a designer to the creators and directors in formulating the design concept of the show along with the composition, colors and choice of materials according to the theme and nature of the show. Dana specializes in building visual and technical solutions, while creatively using a variety of materials and accessories, including recycled ones. Dana has years of experience in the field of education, creativity, environmental quality and the combination of them. She is a graduate of the School of Visual Theater in Jerusalem and has a bachelor's degree and a teaching certificate in art education.
Efrat the Dane
Puppeteer and creator in the field of puppet theater and objects
Efrat began her artistic career with sculpting in wood, iron and marble. The theater world exposed her to sculpture in completely different materials through which a connection was made between material and story and the world of emotion. She creates dolls and also transforms objects into characters, with which she appears on stage. Efrat likes to develop mechanisms and methods of operation and marvels every time anew how a doll or an object instantly becomes a living and touching creature
Since 2005 she has been a partner in the Chameleon Theater as a puppeteer and a partner in the creation of plays for adults and children. She participated in many international puppet theater tours and festivals in Israel and around the world. Plays for adults: On the border, Recontando, Madaf stories, Sweet and sour sweet, Singing in public, Women creators in the Galilee, Cocktail party, The stories of Zofia. Plays for children: Grandpa's Gift, Four Seasons and One Vivaldi, The Crown That Was Lost in the production of the Carriage Theater.
Graduated from sculpture studies at Emek Jezreel College, Art School in Lisbon and Institute of Plastic Arts in Bat Yam, puppet theater studies at Western Galilee College and the artists' incubator of the Caron Theater. Efrat is a member of the ghetto fighters kibbutz
Anna Vlasov
Mime, actress, creator
Anna's art is a play without words. Through her body, facial expressions and stylized movement she embodies a wide range of characters, situations, ideas and emotions. Working with the body, without other means and only here and there with the addition of music, an item of clothing, etc., allows her to fully and deeply express herself as an actress. For about 40 years, Anna has been engaged in the field, when pantomime made her change her life course and focus on art and creation. She began to engage in this as early as in Israel, with about 4 years of studies and performances on various stages. After immigrating to Israel, working as an actress without words really became a profession, and since then she has participated in many diverse plays and ensembles. In 2016, she joined the The Galilee Multicultural Theater, where she found Partners in the journey and creating in a visual language. Anna performs and creates in the adult shows 'Creating Women in the Galilee' and 'Cocktail Party', in the children's show 'Voices', and in the artistic solo show 'Without Words'
Nihad Rada
creative actor
Active actor and partner in a variety of stage and media productions in Arabic and Hebrew. Appears in plays for children, youth and adults, street plays, network series for children, community theater, movies and television and more. He also has experience as a director and production manager in plays and festivals, and as an instructor of workshops and theater classes. Nihad plays different characters and types on the stage, on the screen and on the channels, which is why he chose acting as a profession and a way of life. He is happy about the talent and the ability to bring a different character to the audience each time, and through it experiences and messages. Graduated from 3 years of studies at the Academy of Performing Arts in Tel Aviv, A year of theater management and operation studies in Damascus, and additional courses in the fields of theater and cinema. Nihad is a resident of a restaurant in the Golan Heights, working to promote the performing arts among the region, while at the same time putting the local cultural creation 'on the map' throughout the country and even abroad.
Gustavo Bustamante
Musician, composer and singer, actor
Musician, composer and singer, actor, creator, music and theater teacher and director who is a composer, director of music and actor at the Shlomi Alternative Theater Center. House composer in the theater since 2006
Gustavo Bustamante
Musician, composer and singer, actor
Musician, composer and singer, actor, creator, music and theater teacher and director who is a composer, director of music and actor at the Shlomi Alternative Theater Center. House composer in the theater since 2006
ניקה קושניר
אקורדיוניסטית ומלחינה
מוזיקאית פעילה ויוצרת, שותפה בהרכבים והפקות תיאטרון בארץ ובחו"ל, כותבת מוסיקה ומופיעה כאקורדיוניסטית סולנית.
מעורבת בפרויקטים רבים, בסגנונות מוזיקליים שונים: בהצגות תיאטרון רפרטוארי, תיאטרון פרינג', בהרכבי מוזיקה בהשפעות של מוזיקה טורקית, ערבית ומהבלקן, הרכבי כלייזמר וליווי זמרי יידיש.
בוגרת האקדמיה למוסיקה והחוג לתיאטרון באוניברסיטת ת"א, בעלת תואר שני בחינוך מוסיקלי במכללת לוינסקי, היום לומדת לתואר שני בקומפוזיציה באוניברסיטת חיפה. למדה ביצוע באקורדיון בצרפת, השתלמה בכיתות אמן בספרד, בבולגריה ובארץ הייתה תלמידתו של האקורדיוניסט הוירטואוז אמיל אייבינדר.
וכך אומרת ניקה: מוסיקה עבורי היא רגש, וזו זכות גדולה להתבטא באמצעות מוסיקה, ועם זו שלי במיוחד. אני שמחה לתת מעצמי ולרגש באמצעותה את הקהל. כמו כן נהנתי לראות איך המוסיקה שיצרתי להצגה 'זיקית ברחוב' מפיחה חיים ותנועה בשחקנים. זה נפלא ליצור יחד.
ניקה קושניר
אקורדיוניסטית ומלחינה
מוזיקאית פעילה ויוצרת, שותפה בהרכבים והפקות תיאטרון בארץ ובחו"ל, כותבת מוסיקה ומופיעה כאקורדיוניסטית סולנית.
מעורבת בפרויקטים רבים, בסגנונות מוזיקליים שונים: בהצגות תיאטרון רפרטוארי, תיאטרון פרינג', בהרכבי מוזיקה בהשפעות של מוזיקה טורקית, ערבית ומהבלקן, הרכבי כלייזמר וליווי זמרי יידיש.
בוגרת האקדמיה למוסיקה והחוג לתיאטרון באוניברסיטת ת"א, בעלת תואר שני בחינוך מוסיקלי במכללת לוינסקי, היום לומדת לתואר שני בקומפוזיציה באוניברסיטת חיפה. למדה ביצוע באקורדיון בצרפת, השתלמה בכיתות אמן בספרד, בבולגריה ובארץ הייתה תלמידתו של האקורדיוניסט הוירטואוז אמיל אייבינדר.
וכך אומרת ניקה: מוסיקה עבורי היא רגש, וזו זכות גדולה להתבטא באמצעות מוסיקה, ועם זו שלי במיוחד. אני שמחה לתת מעצמי ולרגש באמצעותה את הקהל. כמו כן נהנתי לראות איך המוסיקה שיצרתי להצגה 'זיקית ברחוב' מפיחה חיים ותנועה בשחקנים. זה נפלא ליצור יחד.
ניקה קושניר
אקורדיוניסטית ומלחינה
מוזיקאית פעילה ויוצרת, שותפה בהרכבים והפקות תיאטרון בארץ ובחו"ל, כותבת מוסיקה ומופיעה כאקורדיוניסטית סולנית.
מעורבת בפרויקטים רבים, בסגנונות מוזיקליים שונים: בהצגות תיאטרון רפרטוארי, תיאטרון פרינג', בהרכבי מוזיקה בהשפעות של מוזיקה טורקית, ערבית ומהבלקן, הרכבי כלייזמר וליווי זמרי יידיש.
בוגרת האקדמיה למוסיקה והחוג לתיאטרון באוניברסיטת ת"א, בעלת תואר שני בחינוך מוסיקלי במכללת לוינסקי, היום לומדת לתואר שני בקומפוזיציה באוניברסיטת חיפה. למדה ביצוע באקורדיון בצרפת, השתלמה בכיתות אמן בספרד, בבולגריה ובארץ הייתה תלמידתו של האקורדיוניסט הוירטואוז אמיל אייבינדר.
וכך אומרת ניקה: מוסיקה עבורי היא רגש, וזו זכות גדולה להתבטא באמצעות מוסיקה, ועם זו שלי במיוחד. אני שמחה לתת מעצמי ולרגש באמצעותה את הקהל. כמו כן נהנתי לראות איך המוסיקה שיצרתי להצגה 'זיקית ברחוב' מפיחה חיים ותנועה בשחקנים. זה נפלא ליצור יחד.
Where were we
And what did we do?
Awards
The third Festival of Puppetry Mostar-Flum, Bosnia Hertzogovina 2023
Award Best Actor, Pablo Ariel 11:11PM
24. International Festival of Professional Puppet Theater “Lut fest” Sarajevo Bosnia Hertzogovina 2023
Award Best original music, Gustavo Bustamante 11:11PM
28 Subotica International Children Theater Festival, Serbia 2021
Prize Prize for manipulating/acting skills for Roni Marsland, “GULI”
8 Festival FITIJ Santo Domingo,Dominican Republic 2017
Prize Best Children show for "GULI"
Akko Festival, Israel, 2009
Mayor of Akko Award for "Whisperings Alleys"
Magic Courtine Children Theatre Festival, Bulgaria, 2009
First Prize for "Celebration"
Haifa International Theatre Festival, Israel, 2007
First prize Sofia's Drawings
Prize Lea Porat – to " Nunu Colors " writing and directing Pablo Ariel, 2003
Ako Festival,Israel, 1991
First prize Arab dream direction Moni Iosef and Pablo Ariel
The Galilee
Around the World
Festivals
2023
3 Festival of puppetry Mostar-FLIM 11:11PM, Bosnia and Herzegovina
24 "Lut fest" 11:11PM ,Sarajevo ,Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Jerusalem international puppet theater festival, Wanna play?
The Holon international puppet festival, Wanna play?
10 Titeres Al Sur puppet theater festival , Four seasons and one Vivaldi, Argentina
2021
The Jerusalem international puppet Theater festival , 11:11 PM
Subotica International Children Theater Festival GULI , Serbia
2019
Two months China Tour ,FOUR SEASONS AND ONE VIVALDI
The Jerusalem international puppet theatrer festival , THE CIRCUS OF GENESIS
2018
Izmir international Puppets Days ,FOUR SEASONS AND ONE VIVALDI, Turkey
2017
Animart festival , Lodz FOUR SEASONS AND ONE VIVALDI , Poland
8 Festival FITIJ, Santo Domingo, Prize Best Children Show, GULI, Dominican Republic
Festival Internacional de Teatro de Cali, GULI ,Colombia
Haifa International Children Theatre Festival, KOLOT. Israel
2016
Feria del Libro, Universidad Autonoma de Encarnacion ,Celebration , Encarnacion , Paraguay
Festival internacional de titeres KruviKas ,Celebration, Posadas, Argentina
Izmir international Puppets Days , Guli, Turkey
2015
Izmir International Puppets days Sweet and sour sweetie , Turkey
Titeres Al Sur , Guli , Buenos Aires Argentina
Titeres del Mundo , Guli, La Plata Argentina
Encuentro internacional de Teatro para niños ,Guli , Santa Fe Argentina
The Jerusalem international puppets Festival, Guli, Israel
Spectaculo Interesse , Sweet and sour sweetie , Ostrava Czech Republic
2013
Israel Week Festival Nicosia, Celebration, Cyprus
Ako Festival , All together now.... Israel
2012
Festival ULS Barcelona ,Celebration,Spain
Grand Theater Groningen , Brakke Grond, and Jewish Museum ,
Amsterdam ,Sofia's drawings Holland tour
Revolution Theater festival , Albuquerque ,Sofia's drawings . US
IPAY conference , Austin , Sofia's drawings US
2011
Israelis and Palestinians working for a better future conference ,
Providence University , Neighbors .US
Forum Children Theater Festival Minsk , Belarus
Eretz Israel Museum, Shelf stories . Israel
2010
Stage sights and sounds Chicago Humanities Festival Sofia's
drawings US
Viajando con la orquesta , families concert coo production with
theChihuahua Philharmonic Orchestra ,Mexico
Ako festival , Answer to an unwritten letter , coo production with
Totales theater Vienna, Israel
Atelierhaus derAkademie der Bildenden Kunste Answer to an unwritten
letter , coo production with Totales theater, Vienna
2009
Akko Festival, Israel
Mayor of Akko Award for “Whisperings Alleys”
INFANT International Alternative Theatre Festival,
Novi Sad, Serbia
Sobotica International Children Theatre Festival,
Serbia
Kosovo National Theatre, Kosovo
Magic Courtine Children Theatre Festival, Bulgaria
First Prize for “Celebration”
Teatro de los Heroes,Vivaldi Concert, Chihuahua, Mexico
2008
Limud, England
Veracruz International Puppets Theatre Festival,
Mexico
Tlaxcala International Puppets Theatre Festival, Mexico
The Pride of Place Theater Festival, Alnwick , England
Drew University, New Jersey USA
2007
Festival Internacional, Chihuahua, Mexico
The International Festival of Puppets Theatre in
Jerusalem, Israel
Haifa International Theatre Festival, Israel
First prize Sofia's Drawings
2005
The Acre Fringe Theater Festival, Israel
The Art House, Singapore
2004
Marsh Theatre, San Francisco