Written and Directed by Nitzan Cohen
Translated by Howard Rypp
Performed by Shir Shenar
Video by Shachak Paz
Lighting by Uri Rubinstein
Mikey, a youth who has been diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, tells his
classmates what happened to him and the bird at school; the event which
caused everyone to keep their distance from him.
“Regarding the Bird” is a moving one man play, which raises questions
about the place of the “other” in our society and reveals the need for us to
listen to and accept him
“An extremely sensitive and moving portrayal”
– Shai Ben Yaakov – Yediot-Israel’s national newspaper
“The greatest achievement of the play and its direction is that it serves as a
double mirror for its audience reflecting the image of the character with his
surroundings”
- Tzvi Goren- The Stage
“The play opens a window to the unique world of people who have the
Asperger syndrome, enabling us to understand and appreciate them. Our
gratitude goes to the Nephesh Theatre who undertook this mission, enabling
this special voice be heard. Thanks to the playwright and director who
created the character of Mikey out of his deep understanding, and who breathed life into his character in such a heart-breaking
manner.”
The Staff of EFI- the Organization for Asperger in Israel.