Na Laga’at Center marks Int’l Sign Languages Day with performance of ‘The Little Prince’

The Na Laga’at Center will mark International Sign Languages Day with a family-oriented theater performance of The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

Directed by Yaara Reshef Nahor, actors Yaroslav Bernatsky and Shoval Ben Zeev will depict the fable about the prince who sought a friend among the stars using Israeli Sign Language (ISL). The show is accessible to those who do not know ISL thanks to pre-recorded Hebrew dialogs.

It was nominated by the Association for Theater for Children and Youth in Israel (Assitej Israel) for its 2024 Stage Awards in the category of shows for very young children.

Other shows at the theater

Two adult-oriented shows will explore the theme of bridging different worlds.

In Talk to The Hands Micha Kvetny, a deaf Haredi man, and Lola Adir, a hearing woman raised in a secular household, explore how their decision to take a different path in life led to their relationship.

In Deaf Conversation, co-directed by Nadav Nir and Nurit Shalom, six deaf and hearing-impaired actors present funny and bitter-sweet moments about their attempts to be understood by those around them. Labeled as politically incorrect, this show is likely to deliver a comedic punch.

The Little Prince will be presented on Monday, September 23, at 5:30 p.m. NIS 65 per ticket. For ages five and up. Talk to the Hands will be offered with sign language translation at 7 p.m. NIS 45 per ticket. Deaf Conversation is offered at 8:30 p.m. NIS 75 per ticket. Na Laga’at Center, Retzif Haaliyah Hashniya, Jaffa Port, Tel Aviv-Jaffa. Call 072-3971001 to book.