About Kvutsat Avoda (Work Group) – developing and promoting original Israeli Drama

“Kvutzat Avoda” (NPO) was established in 2011 with the purpose of developing and promoting original, independent and thought provoking theater, focusing primarily on advancing original and contemporary Israeli playwriting. “Kvutsat Avoda” Theater Ensemble, working under the artistic directorial supervision of Yigael Sachs, explores in its repertoire of original plays the relationship between truth and deception, reality and fantasy, through plays that deal with the changing cultural and political circumstances that Israeli society is going through. “Kvutsat Avoda” together with the The Hanoch Levin Institute of Israeli Drama is also responsible for the The Israeli Dramatists Website and manages Israeli Drama Development Programs, that encourage Israeli playwrights to deliver uncompromising new plays, through projects such as “Starting Point” and “Development Lab”

Additional activities

Establishment and operation of the “Israeli Dramatists Website” in collaboration with the Hanoch Levin Institute of Israeli Drama.
Operation of projects for the development of Israeli playwriting such as “Nekudat Pticha”, “Playwrights’ Greenhouse”, “New Voices”, and a development laboratory.
Publication of the Israeli playwriting bulletin “The Fifth Wall”, which includes texts and interviews with leading Israeli playwrights, tips for new and experienced writers, calls for submissions, and benefits for lovers of original Israeli theatre.
Production of a podcast on new Israeli playwriting in which Yigal Zaks interviews Israeli playwrights.
“Kvutzat Avoda” – website: https://www.kvutsat-avoda.com