Why Didn't I Think of That Before - Tmuna Theatre
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Thomas, an embittered old man — grumpy, misanthropic, and an atheist — meets various strange characters throughout the play. These encounters, alienating and odd in nature, express a unique outlook on life, death, and human loneliness. At the heart of the plot is a series of meetings between Thomas and an unnamed man his own age, and the development of the relationship between them. His new acquaintance is the complete opposite of Thomas: a sociable man who loves music, film, and even theater. He believes one should keep enjoying every moment life has left to offer. Before long, a secret from their shared past is revealed, shaking Thomas and making clear to him the one decisive choice he must make. "Why didn't I think of that before," Thomas says to himself. Despite its macabre nature, this is an ironic comedy that could easily be described (for those who like labels) as a life-loving black comedy! About the show, "Why Didn't I Think of That Before" — Nano Shabtai, "Haaretz," March 11, 2025: "This is a gentle, beautiful play. Uri Avrahami suits the role and performs with remarkable precision, full of charm and subtle humor. With minimal means — a few chairs, tape marking out a room, a bench — the play manages to create a world centered on a particular person, whom we, the audience, visit and come to know, as if visiting his life. It's a delicate quality, increasingly rare these days, one that will touch the heart of anyone who values thought over the obvious. My 12-year-old daughter enjoyed it very much. After watching, we had a long conversation about old age, loneliness, and the specific characters we had seen. The conversation felt like a natural continuation of the play, which itself is a kind of reflection — a simple human meditation and conversation about people." Play: Haim Marin (based on "The Last Notes of Thomas F. for the Benefit of the Public" by S. Eskildsen). Direction and dramaturgy: Malka Marin. Set and costume design: Dalit Inbar. Lighting design: Noa Elran. Musical consultant: Romi Ezer. Production: Nina Oppenheim. Cast: Uri Avrahami, Eli Danker, Shaul Ezer.