My Side - Orna Porat Theater for Children and Youth

In order not to spoil the viewing experience for your children, children and toddlers under the recommended viewing age will not be admitted to the hall. "My Side" deals with the phenomenon of online shaming and violence, and the way they seep into the daily lives of children and teenagers. The annual school trip is suddenly cancelled, and Adam — an outstanding student, class representative on the student council, and a beloved, well-regarded figure — stops coming to school. Yael, the school principal, tries to understand what lies behind his troubling disappearance, but the students in the class, led by Libi and Yonatan, refuse to cooperate and keep silent. Gradually the details begin to surface, and the true picture is slowly revealed. The shocking event forces Libi and Yonatan to face the harsh reality and understand just how cruel and uncontrollable online violence can be, how severe the acts committed were — and above all, who bears responsibility for them. "My Side" looks at children's social world in the current era and raises complex questions about social acceptance, leadership versus following the crowd, the individual versus the group, freedom of choice, and ostracism. All of these take on added weight in a world where social media plays a central role, where information spreads at dizzying speed — sometimes at a devastating cost. Cast: Orna Katz, Yael Shieldkraut, Gal Dornfeld Play: Or Rotem, Gal Sarai Directed by: Ido Rosenberg Music: Nir Logasi Choreography: Ido Rosenberg Lighting: Ido Rosenberg, Yuval Cohen Assistant director: Noa Godel Set, costumes and props: Shani Tur Studies show that half of children in fourth grade and up experience harassment in virtual spaces, and 40% report insults and offensive messages sent through electronic means. My Side was created following an in-depth investigation that included many conversations with children and teenagers, educators, and psychologists and therapists.