The Arab-Hebrew Theater, Multicultural theatre in Old Jaffa, Israel.
The Arab-Hebrew Theater is a theater in Old Jaffa, Tel Aviv, housing two companies that stage productions in both Hebrew and Arabic languages. The venue functions as a platform for artistic collaboration between different communities.
The theater was founded in 1998 from collaboration between Teatron Mekomi, established in 1990, and the Al-Saraya Arabic theater company. The two organizations joined forces to create a venue that honors both languages and cultures.
The theater presents productions addressing social themes through joint performances that bring Jewish and Arab communities together. These shows create spaces where audiences encounter different perspectives through artistic storytelling.
The venue is located within the Old Saraya House in Jaffa and maintains regular programming throughout the year with performances and cultural events. Visitors should explore the surrounding old town area, as it is filled with narrow streets and historical sites.
The Hebrew sources name the three artistic directors as Yigal Ezrati, Gabi Eldor and Rawda Sliman; the English Wikipedia article instead lists Mohammad Bakri, who was employed as the theater's director for a period. The building is the Old Saraya House, a preserved structure renovated to seat audiences.
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