The play "Red Rabbit White Rabbit" at Tzavta

Hi to those of you about to purchase a ticket to the show—there are a few things we’d like you to know. You probably know the actor about to take the stage, Idan Alterman. You’ve seen him in countless roles; he’s done it all. But what he’s going to do this time, he has never done before. The truth is, it isn’t really a play so much as it is an experiment…

The play was written by Nassim Soleimanpour; he is Iranian. The authorities revoked his passport, so he wrote words that would travel the world in his place. Idan will receive the play’s text for the first time onstage. In front of you. He has never seen it, he hasn’t rehearsed, he knows nothing. Neither do we. Are you ready?

A few small warnings along the way:

This performance includes many themes intended to create a sense of discomfort in the viewer and encourage deep thought for many days. By definition, this play is not political and should not be presented as such. It operates on a deep, metaphorical level and explicitly avoids overt political statements. All reviewers, members of the press, and audience members should remember that the playwright lives in Iran; therefore, we ask you to exercise discretion in any publication or report.

Written by Nassim Soleimanpour
Translation and dramaturgy: Neta Meidan, Shaked Schneller
Production: Neta Meidan and Shaked Schneller
Stage management: Gilad Gordon
Public relations: Yuval Gerber
Running time: 60–80 minutes

Thanks:

Moshe Perlstein and Anat Radnai, for helping us bring this work here against all odds; the Theatronetto Festival; Daniel Cohen-Levy; Shimon Maimon; Galit Barsky, for giving us a first stage and invaluable advice; Kobi Zislin, for his talent, precision, and assistance; and Nassim Soleimanpour, for agreeing to let your words travel to our crazy country as well.

White Rabbit Red Rabbit was originally produced by Volcano Theatre in association with Necessary Angel and Wolfgang Hoffmann. Dramaturgy by Daniel Brooks and Ross Manson.

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