Creative Writing

"The greatness of a personal work, in my eyes, lies in its ability to touch even those who are far from its direct contexts. 'Podium' does this wisely, and invited me to examine my relationship with rules, with the constant search for the firm hand and for excellence that are paired together in my imagination."

Read Jenny Birger's full response (in English and Hebrew) to 'Podium' by Yael Polka here:

https://creativewriting.me/podium/

Photo by Yair Meyuhas.

"In a sense, this opening image encapsulates the work as a whole, with both its strengths and its shortcomings: NONA creates a highly precise and aesthetically refined world, within which an entire ensemble operates, yet in too many moments leans on a single standout soloist."

Read Eden Kramer's full review of NONA by Vertigo Dance Company (in Hebrew and English) here:

https://creativewriting.me/nona/

Photo by Efrat Mazor

"Tula Ben Ari, a singer of Yemenite and Polish descent, decided to step into the very large shoes of Ofra Haza and did so with great success in this performance.
She did not try to imitate Ofra Haza’s singing. Her voice was deep, strong, present, enveloping the entire space with its power and resonating into the fibers of the soul."

Read Yulia Frydin's thoughts about 'Alma Galbi' at FEX Festival here:

https://creativewriting.me/almagalbi/

Photo by Dan Ben Ari.