First Name | Haifa Theatre / The Israeli Hour Theatre
A comedy about a family evening that goes awry over choosing a baby’s name, with performances in Rosh HaAyin. By Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière.
The First Name
A co-production of the Israeli Hour Theatre and Haifa Theatre
Comedy
The laugh-out-loud hit that conquered France—in a new version!
The First Name, the new comedy currently being produced by the Israeli Hour Theatre in collaboration with Haifa Municipal Theatre, directed by Mordi Gershon based on the original direction by Moshe Kepten, is a witty, sharp theatrical gem that strikes at the taut strings of every family.
“Run to see the wonderful Galit Giat; the energetic and surprising Ben Perry; the captivating Yarden Bracha; Yoav Bar-Lev, who fills the stage with his presence; and Amir Kriaf with his charismatic presence. An amusing, funny, and moving theatrical concert.”
— Noam Semel
By Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière
Directed by Moshe Kepten
It was supposed to be a pleasant, enjoyable Parisian evening at home with family and friends. Élisabeth has prepared a special meal for everyone’s pleasure: Pierre, her husband, a literature professor; Vincent, her brother, who has finally found the woman of his dreams, Anna, and is about to become a father; and their best friend, Claude, a trombone player.
Hovering over them all is the loving shadow of the family matriarch, who lives far away in the countryside and envelops them with love and generosity. But the evening takes a completely different turn, and none of those present will ever forget it.
It begins with a game organized by Vincent, the expectant father, in which everyone is asked to guess the first name he has chosen for the baby to be born.
A witty and surprising play. The play is currently enjoying tremendous success in Paris and has also been adapted into a film. Its two authors are among France’s leading satirists and regularly write for French television.
Translation: Dori Parnas
Direction: Mordi Gershon, based on Moshe Kepten’s directorial version
Set design: Roi Vaturi
Assistant set designer: Michal Glazer
Costumes: Omer Yahav
Music: Aviv Koren
Lighting: Matan Friminger
Props: Noga Shavit
Assistant director: Mika Russo
Cast
Galit Giat | Ben Perry | Amir Kriaf | Yarden Bracha | Yoav Bar-Lev
Poster photography and editing: Hanan Asor
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