Simple Actions

An Israeli Family Drama

What is an Israeli family?
What actions define it – Kiddush, watching the news, humor, cooking, trivia quizzes? 
The play Simple Actions offers a glimpse into the home of one Israeli family, with its small joys and sorrows alike, over the course of three touching and humorous Friday night dinners. 
Nine characters exchange cake recipes, jabs, and jokes – while between the lines, the drama of life in Israel in 2023 gradually unfolds. 
The play is written by Yotam Gotal, the young and newly appointed resident playwright and dramaturg of Habima Theatre, and directed by the intriguing Ariel N. Wolf.
Together, they present a bold, raw, funny, and youthful production.
 A play that explores whether, in turbulent times, the family remains the one anchor we can still hold on to.

Upcoming Performances

10.06 20:00 Wednesday Buy
11.06 20:00 Thursday Buy
12.06 11:00 Friday Buy

13.06 18:00 Saturday Buy
14.07 20:00 Tuesday Buy
15.07 20:00 Wednesday Buy
16.07 20:00 Thursday Buy
17.08 20:00 Monday Buy
19.08 20:00 Wednesday Buy

Reviews

Yuval Erel’s Blog:

"Playwright Yotam Gotal and director Ariel N. Wolf create a very familiar Israeli world. Three Friday-night dinners weave the plot into a dense and precise emotional sequence. The large ensemble gives a vivid sense of a living Israeli home. The audience is not merely watching the story of one family, but recognizing an entire Israeli identity reflected before them. The play asks what remains of the Israeli family when the reality outside begins to fall apart, and whether the home is still capable of protecting those who live within it… people who sit around the Sabbath table and try to believe that everything can still remain as it once was."

Haaretz:

"An original and refreshing attempt to create a different kind of Israeli drama. “Simple Actions” stands out by focusing on small human gestures rather than loud conflicts, and by taking an empathetic approach toward opposing political views. Playwright Yotam Gotal delivers a clear message: all opinions are legitimate. The actors fully committed to their roles, succeed in moving the audience, and gradually draw viewers into the family’s world."