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Gadit Cohen, an actress, creator and puppetry artist, is the founder of Agadit- Puppet Theater
She studied at the "Beit Zvi" School of Drama and has created many artistic shows and humorous, stylized storytelling performances, which combine puppetry, acting, mime and music
She performs in Israel and across the globe and has received numerous awards for her work
Little Amadeus" is a lyrical show that tells the story of the formative years of" Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, who was a child prodigy and grew up to be a genius composer.
At the age of 3 Mozart already played the piano! at 5 he composed his first piece! yet, most of all, little Amadeus wanted to be a normal child and to play outside
The play is beautifully set and performed by Gadit Cohen, an actress who portrays all the characters using puppets, finger puppets and large hats wings. during the play we are exposed to many of Mozart's musical works.
She studied at the "Beit Zvi" School of Drama and has created many artistic shows and humorous, stylized storytelling performances, which combine puppetry, acting, mime and music
She performs in Israel and across the globe and has received numerous awards for her work
Little Amadeus" is a lyrical show that tells the story of the formative years of" Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, who was a child prodigy and grew up to be a genius composer.
At the age of 3 Mozart already played the piano! at 5 he composed his first piece! yet, most of all, little Amadeus wanted to be a normal child and to play outside
The play is beautifully set and performed by Gadit Cohen, an actress who portrays all the characters using puppets, finger puppets and large hats wings. during the play we are exposed to many of Mozart's musical works.
Prizes:
- Won the Israeli "Assitej" price in the following categories:
- "Best show for 2009"
- "Best acting 2009"
- "Best props design 2009"
- 1st prize at "THREE ARE TOO MANY- TWO NOT ENOUGH" international puppet Theatre festival- Plovdiv, Bulgaria, September 2009
- Won for EXCELLENCE at "TANDARICA" International Animation Festival, Romania 2009
- The show first premiered at the "Haifa International Festival For Children Theatre 2008 and Won:
- Award of Excellence!
- Award for Best Actress!
- Award for Best Costume and Prop Design!
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Review:
…"Gadit does amazing things with her fingers, body movements, her constantly changing voice …Like a one-woman orchestra"… "Laish" magazin
"…Gadit takes us on an amazing visual and emotional journey by creating magical moments, using the best theatre can offer; her Amadeus is a wonderful living puppet, even though it is only worn on a finger…Gadit Cohen's work is wonderful and amusing" …Ronit Rokas," Ha'aretz" newspaper
…"Her craft is simply enchanting, it is total art theater!…" "Mapa" site
Credits
- Original play written and preformed by Gadit Cohen
- Directed by: Elit Weber
- Sound Editor: Beni Menahem
- Prop Design: Yulla Krivizky
- Wardrobe Desing: Gadit Cohen
Audience: Family show. Suitable for: up to 5 years old.
Duration: 50 minutes.
Language: English.
Suitable for: stage.
Maximum capacity: 150 persons.
Set up time: 4 h.
Bump out time: 2 h.