Psik Theatre was founded in Jerusalem in 1997 by a group of three young
actors,just out of acting school: Assi Shimony, Shmulik Hadjes and Uzi
Bitton. The company creates original art stemming from current themes in Israeli
culture. In addition to its adult,teen, and child repertoires,Psik engages in
community-based activities, including projects aimed at under-privileged youth
communities.
The company of actors sees in Theatre a means towards social
enhancement and empowerment. Therefore, along side the actual theatre
activities, we have founded the "Psik Theatre School" in which 8 amateur groups
participate in taught acting workshops. These include a handicapped person's
group, a group of new immigrants (olim chadashim), and a group of youth in
distress. |
After seven autonomous years of creative activity, Psik Theatre has
recently joined hands with the Department of Theatre Studies at the Hebrew
University of Jerusalem,headed by Professor Isaac Benabu. In addition,Psik is
actively engaged in a campaign to open a further venue of its own in the center
of town.
Last year,over 50,000 children,teens,grown-ups and elderly people
enjoyed Psik productions in Jerusa- lem alone. The company performed,among other
ve- nues,in the Israel Festival, the Acco Fringe Festival, the Haifa Children’s
Theatre Festival,the Bat-Yam Street Theatre festival, the Andria Festival in
Italy,and more.
Psik Theatre Company is supported by the Israeli Department of
Education and Culture,and by the Municipality of Jerusalem. |
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