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Israel
Address
Ralbag St 39Country
City
Tel Aviv-YafoMobile Phone
+972504559646Telephone
0504559646Website
Click HereYear of Establishment
2017Contact Person1
shahaf bergerJob Title 1
Independent Performance Maker & DirectorContact Person 2
daniel melmanJob Title 2
Head of Public Relations & CommunicationsOrganisation Type
Individual PersonFields of Activity
Arts, Democracy and community development, Gender, Media, Youth and educationGeneral Information
Shahaf Berger is an independent performance maker and director based in Israel. His practice operates at the intersection of documentary theatre, movement, and immersive art. Working predominantly in public and site-specific contexts, the entity focuses on creating intimate, human-scale encounters that explore the boundaries between everyday reality and artistic performance. Shahaf collaborates regularly with international frameworks, including ASSITEJ and Connect-Up, to develop projects that foster social dialogue and community engagement.
Mission and Objectives
The entity’s mission is to observe, examine, deconstruct, and re-envision the reality around us. The work seeks to create new spaces of theatrical experience where the boundaries between life and art dissolve, and where the audience and the stage meet in a place of possibility.
Core Objectives:
To develop site-responsive and immersive formats that challenge traditional spectatorship.
To translate real-life materials (documentary/autobiographical) into movement and poetic encounters.
To facilitate educational and artistic processes (such as the "From Page to Stage" method) that fuse storytelling with physical expression.
To foster human connection through art, operating both locally and in international dialogue (e.g., Norway, Czech Republic).
Main Projects / Activities
1. Performance & Direction: Creation of original immersive works focusing on intimacy and public space. Recent works in development include "Layover" (site-specific installation) and "Fatherhood" (documentary-movement performance).
2. International Residencies & Research: Active participation in European artistic exchange programs, including the "Connect-Up" Directors’ Residency (2023) and ASSITEJ Norway’s "Humanitarian Art" Residency (2024), focusing on art in crisis and audience engagement.
3. Professional Workshops: Leading the "From Page to Stage" workshops—an original method combining storytelling and movement for actors, dancers, and youth groups.
4. Young Audience Development: Graduate of the BINA Incubator (2025), developing innovative theatrical languages for children and youth.
How can you contribute to the Network in your country?
I view theatre as a powerful educational force and a vital meeting place for diverse communities. My contribution to the network lies in my ability to use art as a practical tool for social connection. Specifically, I can offer:
methodologies for Dialogue: Sharing my experience in creating "safe spaces" within public spheres where people from different backgrounds can meet and listen.
Bridging Sectors: Acting as a link between the artistic world and educational/social organizations, demonstrating how cultural tools can solve community challenges.
Active Engagement: Mobilizing local youth and audiences to participate in network activities, turning passive spectators into active partners in the civil discourse.
Why do you want to join the ALF Network?
I am driven by a deep belief that culture and art are the most effective bridges for connecting people and overcoming societal divides. I want to join the ALF Network to:
Align with a Mission: Be part of a community that shares my vision of theatre as a vehicle for education, tolerance, and mutual understanding.
Amplify Impact: Learn from other civil society actors how to scale my local work into a broader regional impact.
Collaborate for Change: Find partners who are interested in co-creating projects that use artistic excellence to foster social cohesion and bring conflicting narratives closer together.