ChildhoodA 2026 – Al Ale and Alona
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A stage adaptation of 'The Beauty Story' by Shira Geffen, 'On a Leaf and Alona'. The child Alona embarks on a magical journey in the garden, accompanied by a golden leaf that offers her a journey of inner reflection.
A stage adaptation of 'The Beauty Story' by Shira Geffen, 'On a Leaf and Alona'. The child Alona embarks on a magical journey in the garden, accompanied by a golden leaf that offers her a journey of inner reflection.
Best Children's Play Award and Directing Award at the Haifa International Children's Theatre Festival 2025
Based on the book by Shira Geffen | Adaptation and direction by Zvi Sahar and Shira Geffen | Art Director David Polonsky
Itim Ensemble proudly presents - a stage adaptation of the beautiful children's book by Shira Geffen, "Al Alonot VeAlona," taking the audience on a poetic and magical journey following Alona - a little girl returning home alone through the garden.
"Alona returns home from kindergarten, through the garden," thus begins Shira Geffen's book 'Al Alonot VeAlona.' As she rests under a tree, a golden leaf falls from the branches above her, resting on her head. This leaf is different from all the others; it is heart-shaped and becomes a quiet companion - protecting her from the rain and opening an inner journey of contemplation, tenderness, and questions of belonging. Does the leaf belong to her - or to the tree from which it came? Should it stay with her, or perhaps return to its natural place?
The play was created as part of the 35th Haifa International Children's Theatre Festival in 2025 and won the following awards:
- Best Children's Play Award
- Directing Award - Zvi Sahar and Shira Geffen
- Music Design Award - Asaf Roth
- Puppet Design Award - David Polonsky
- Special mention for puppet operation - Goni Paz and Aviv Horowitz
Credits:
Artistic direction, Itim Ensemble: Zvi Sahar | Adaptation and direction: Zvi Sahar and Shira Geffen | Set and puppet design: David Polonsky | Assistant director and production manager: Yinon Cohen | Puppet direction: Goni Paz | On stage: Rotem Goldenberg, Aviv Horowitz | Voice of the tree: Dori Ben Ze'ev | Music: Asaf Roth | Costume design: Rona Mash’al | Lighting design and technical manager: Shay Dror | Sound: Kobi Shmueli | Video editing and processing: Roi Nitzan
Based on the book by Shira Geffen | Production: Itim Ensemble
The play lasts about 50 minutes | Suitable for ages 3-7
Photography: Shlomi Perin
The event is held with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Sport.
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