Golda's Balcony follows the trajectory of the life of Golda Meir, from Russian immigrant to an American school teacher, to a leader of international politics as the first female Prime Minister of Israel, fourth overall.
Much of this tight-knit story of war and peace focuses on Golda in 1973, on the eve of the Yom Kippur War, when Israel was attacked by Egypt and Syria. According to the script by William Gibson, the bombs were loaded on planes that were awaiting Meir's order to take off and follow through on her threat to wipe out Egypt rather than yield the hard-won Jewish State to its enemies. Confident Meir would retaliate, President Richard Nixon and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger supplied Israel with the additional aircraft it needed to defend itself with conventional weapons.
The play uses flashbacks as Golda recounts the story of her life. She describes her role as a socialist Zionist, her emigration to Palestine in 1921, the birth of her two children and the break up of her marriage. These details form an intriguing backdrop for a dramatic look at idealism, power and the strength it takes to shape the destiny of a nation.
This fascinating one-woman show stars Kate Alexander, a powerhouse actress portraying Golda. It is directed by an internationally renowned director, Terence Lamude. Kate and Terence collaborated on this play in 2007 at Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota Florida, it was extended for thirteen weeks.
Incredible projections on television monitors built in to the set and appropriate sound effects combined with the critically acclaimed acting and expert direction bring Golda's life to life before your very eyes.
"Radiant Alexander shines from Golda's Balcony"
- Pelican Press, Sarasota, Florida
"Kate Alexander delivers an impassioned performance from Golda's Balcony. She brings a fierce determination in telling the life story of the former Israeli prime Minister that matches the real woman's zeal in creating and defending the state of Israel as a homeland and haven for Jews."
- Sarasota Herald Tribune
Come see Golda's Balcony at West Hartford's award winning destination for professional theatre, Playhouse on Park. It's on stage now, through June 3rd. Adult tickets range from $22.50 to $32.50. Discounts for senior citizens, students and Let's Go Arts Members. Call the Playhouse on Park box office at 860-523-5900 x10 to reserve your seat.
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