Galit Klas Galit Klas i(26737118 works by)
Gender: Female
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'Galit is an award-winning writer, director performer and arts visionary who pushes the boundaries of  theatre and music. She graduated with a Bachelor of Performing Arts from Monash University with a minor in Yiddish language in 2008. She has been involved in Australia, Israel and the USA in theatre production, development and performance. Galit believes in the equity of theatre for expression and has created and directed theatre groups in underserved communities both in Australia and overseas. Galit is the founding Artistic Director of Kadimah Yiddish Theatre.' (https://www.galitklas.com/about-3

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Yentl 2022 single work drama

'After a triumphant debut in 2022, garnering wide acclaim, four Green Room Awards and numerous five-star reviews—Malthouse is proud to present a return season of Kadimah Yiddish Theatre’s Yentl. This new stage adaptation of Nobel Prize laureate Isaac Bashevis Singer’s iconic short story is the first since the 1975 Broadway play and Barbra Streisand’s iconic 1983 musical film. 

'Yentl is the journey of a young woman who defies the Jewish orthodox tradition that forbids females from studying religious scripture. When her father dies, Yentl emancipates herself by dressing in male guise, determined to live as a man to continue her studies. Religion, gender, sexual politics, and traditional Yiddish culture collide as Yentl finds her truth through faith and love.' (Production summary)

2023 nominated Victorian Green Room Awards Production : Theatre - Companies
2023 nominated Victorian Green Room Awards Direction : Theatre - Companies
2023 winner Victorian Green Room Awards New Writing for the Australian Stage
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