Gesher: Russian Theatre in Israel - A Study of Cultural Colonization

by Olga Gershenson

Gesher Theatre opened in 1990 as a marginal immigrant troupe in Tel Aviv, and soon became one of the most popular innovative theatres in Israel. It has now achieved international acclaim. However, because its bilingual performances and multicultural cast challenge cornerstones of Zionism, the mainstream Israeli media constantly debate Gesher's position. Gesher: Russian Theatre in Israel - A Study of Cultural Colonization discusses Gesher's history...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0820476153
• ISBN13: 9780820476155
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publi
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.0" x 10.0"