The Bicycle Boy

A new adaptation by Aya Kaplan ("A Tale of Love and Darkness") of Eli Amir's wonderful novel, in its Israeli premiere. The 1950s. Nuri, a sixteen-year-old born in Baghdad, is sent alone by his father to Jerusalem to secure a public-housing apartment for the family in the capital. He makes a living delivering newspapers and running errands by bicycle at the Prime Minister's Office, and tries to find his place in the new country while dreaming of a different life. The play received a "commendation" from the members of the Culture Basket (Sal Tarbut) committee. The play includes a scene that takes place in darkness and depicts an attempted sexual assault. Credits Dramaturgy: Dori Parnes Set design: Yehudit Aharon Costumes: Svetlana Berger Music: Ariel Bart Lighting: Roni Cohen Movement: Amit Zamir Video art: Yaara Nirel Production manager: Keren Or Gadon Assistant director: Kenaan Eliel Musicians: Yehuda Smith, Benaya Kober Cast Carmit Mesilati Itay Shor Arieh Cherner Yossi Eini Nitzan Levartovsky Anan Abu Jaber Shachar Netz