{"id":21585,"date":"2024-10-10T00:11:26","date_gmt":"2024-10-09T21:11:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dramaisrael.org\/playwright\/%d7%90%d7%9c%d7%99%d7%a0%d7%95%d7%a8-%d7%9e%d7%99%d7%9c%d7%a6%d7%9f\/"},"modified":"2025-01-21T18:24:32","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T16:24:32","slug":"elinor-milchan","status":"publish","type":"playwright","link":"https:\/\/dramaisrael.org\/en\/playwright\/elinor-milchan\/","title":{"rendered":"Elinor Milchan"},"content":{"rendered":"

Agent<\/b>:<\/span>\u2028<\/span>Institute of Israeli Drama: shimrit@drama-in.org<\/span><\/p>\n

Elinor Milchan, an Israeli-born multidisciplinary artist. She has lived and worked across various countries, crafting a unique approach to storytelling through innovative theater, visual and publishing projects. Her creative vision consistently merges art forms to create immersive and one-of-a-kind experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2024, <\/span>Say My Name<\/span><\/i>, which she co-wrote with Ronit Muszkatblit, premiered at HaDive, a performing arts center they co-founded in Tel Aviv. <\/span>Say My Name<\/span><\/i> is an immersive theatrical production that received support from Mifal HaPais and Keren Tarbut. The work has been praised both by the audience and the media.<\/span><\/p>\n

Her notable children\u2019s play, <\/span>The Magical Letter<\/span><\/i>, adapted from her platinum best-selling book, won critical acclaim under the direction of Ronit Muszkatblit. Originally produced by the Haifa Theatre, the play garnered several prizes at the 2021 International Children\u2019s Theater Festival in Haifa, including Best Play, Best Video Design, and Best Stage Design. It was also officially recognized for its excellency by the Israel\u2019s Office of Arts and Culture.<\/span><\/p>\n

Milchan\u2019s upcoming project, <\/span>Untitled 194418<\/span><\/i>, co-written with Sharon Burstein Bichachi, will debut in May 2025 at Dortmund Theater in Germany, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII. It has already received the support of the Goethe Institute and the Office of North Rhine-Westphalia as well as the support from the Rabinovich Foundation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Milchan has published several books, including two for children. Her book <\/span>The Magical Letter<\/span><\/i> , published in Israel by Yediot Sfarim, became platinum within months of publication, was awarded by the Israel\u2019s Ministry of Education, and distributed throughout Israeli schools with the support of the PJ Library program.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to her contributions to theater, Milchan has directed two documentaries focusing on art and has exhibited in the public arena, in galleries and auction house both in Israel and abroad. Milchan continues to work on projects that bridge the visual and performing arts.<\/span><\/p>\n

For additional creative projects and collaborations: www.elinorartworks.com<\/span><\/p>\n

Plays:<\/span><\/p>\n

“Untitled #194418” – Elinor Milchan and Sharon Burstein Bichachi\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n