The Patriot
Satirical cabaret
Security instructions:
A man walking down the street glancing nervously from side to side and over his shoulder – shall be suspected of being an Arab terrorist.
A man walking down the street looking calmly ahead of him – shall be suspected of being a level-headed Arab terrorist.
A man walking down the street looking up at the sky – shall be suspected of being a religious Arab terrorist.
A man walking down the street staring at the ground – shall be suspected of being a shy Arab terrorist.
A man walking down the street with his eyes shut – shall be suspected of being a drowsy Arab terrorist.
A man not walking down the street – shall be suspected of being a sick Arab terrorist.
All the suspects listed above shall be arrested. In the event of an attempted escape, a warning shot will be fired in the air. The body will be taken to the forensic institute.
Translated by: Naaman Tammuz
Premiere:
1982
Directed by:
Oded Kotler
Theatre:
Neve Tzedek Theatre Center
Number of characters: 5
Subjects:
Violence,
The Israeli Arab Conflict,
Settlement in Eretz Israel,
Nationalism as Madness,
Palestinians
Premiered in October 1982 by "The Theatre Group" of the Neve Tsedek Theatre Center, directed by Oded Kotler.
Stage design: Yael Pardes
Original music: Alex Cagan and Raffi Kadishzon
Piano: Dorli Hazon
Participants: Ezra Dagan - Lahav Eshet; Rami Baruch, Ya'acov Ya'acobson, Peter Gadish, Sinai Peter