May My Name Be Erased - by Yiftach Ofir and Tomer Avraham
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At the gates of hell, for the hundred millionth time, history's most notorious figure welcomes the damned – decked out in pink, with a heart on his sleeve and a loving smile. But tonight something is different – group number 456,877,879 is made up almost entirely of Jews. This is the chance the tormentor has been waiting for – and he will do anything to receive forgiveness. On his journey to the underworld after his life ends in a bunker in Berlin, refusing to rule alongside the horny Devil, with help from Jesus, the Master of the East, and a love story with the mustachioed Stefan – ShadiSh grapples with the torments of eternal hell, his endless past sins, and a mustache he just can't erase. Through scandalous musical mash-ups, dubious stand-up, and unexpected moments of bliss, this cabaret show examines themes of redemption, inner identity, and the possibility of forgiveness in the face of unforgivable sins. As he desperately tries to prove the change he's made by defending Jews, denouncing racism, and truly embracing himself, audiences are confronted with questions about the nature of forgiveness and redemption, and whether a person can really change in life – or, in this case, in death. Content warning: a satirical take on historical events and provocative social commentary, dealing with questions of nationhood, the state, inner truth, the power of forgiveness, WOKE culture, and more. Written by: Yiftach Ofir and Tomer Avraham. Directed and performed by: Yiftach Ofir A. Director: Daniel Arad. Lighting design: Rotem Elroi. Music: Asaf Roth. Set design: Ariel Tal Arviv. Costumes: Michal Sharon for Nice and Tite. Video: Sasha Angel, kino kitchen. Sound: Mani Bejarano. Movement consultants: Noam Rubinstein, Mor Lidor. Dramaturgy: Erez Drigas. Graphic design: Talia Drigas, Dana Raviv. Medley maestro: Ido Ofek. "Ofir is a virtuoso performer, blessed with extraordinary talent and a captivating personality. He dances, sings, plays instruments, and excels at different accents and subtle mimicry. His high intelligence shows in every moment on stage. All of this, plus a personal charm that's impossible not to be swept up in" – Nano Shabtai, Haaretz. "Ofir is an actor with total vocal and physical flexibility, and considerable singing talent too. All of this comes together to build an absurd yet magical journey of virtuosic theater." "An intelligent mind-clearing and the ultimate comic release from today's troubles and contemporary existential anxieties" – Shai Bar Yaakov. "There's not a dull or repetitive moment – every minute is a treat, a humorous paradise, a treat that hides mountains of messages behind it" – Aviva Rozen, Bilui Na'im. "In one word – perfection!" "A kicking cabaret show combining stand-up with scenes that will be unforgettable… with witty, brilliant writing… a rare spectacle, the likes of which aren't often seen around here" – Ima Noga. "Bold and smart… immense, multi-talented ability with the charisma of an artist who gives himself over completely" – Asaf Bernstein
