Cell in a Human Scale is a duet created and performed by Sahar Azimi and Tamara Erde, examining society and the individual in the confrontation with the AIDS virus.
The performance will take place on a white stage, the white space suggesting a futuristic urban solution to problems of infection and contagion. Two characters live in this space, examining their relationship to the environment, and to one another as they struggle to survive. The choreographers report that their inspiration for the set design came from the work of French Israeli artist Absalon, Meir Eshel, who died of complications from AIDS at the age of 29 in the 90s.
The performance intends to cancel the traditional distinction between audience and stage through movement, image projection and a unique use of sound and space in an attempt to involve the audience in real time, participating emotionally in the struggles of the characters onstage.
Cell in a Human Scale is produced in collaboration with the Israeli AIDS Task Force, and the December 1st performance – World AIDS Day – will be dedicated to this organization. The Israeli AIDS Task Force is the oldest and largest organization working on a national scale to prevent the spread of HIV and foster an open and accepting environment for those living with the virus. Despite the advances of medicine and the proliferation of information, AIDS remains sadly shrouded in prejudice and misinformation. The choreographers and the Israeli AIDS Task Force have taken on this creative project to raise public awareness, encourage openness and acceptance.
Performances will take place in Varda Hall at the Suzanne Dellal Centre: November 25 at 14:00 and 21:00; November 26 at 21:00 (There will be a discussion with the creators following the performance); December 1 at 20:30 and 22:00. Tickets are 90 NIS, to order call: 03-5105656.
