1,934 Days Opens at Times Square International Theatre Festival, 1/18

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"1,934 Days," an original play created by Sivan Hadari; actress, producer and founder of ISRAMERICA will debut at The Time Square International Theater Festival on January 18th, 21st and 21st at the Roy Arias Theatres & Studios located at 300 W. 43rd Street. "Thisis an incredible opportunity and a very big honor," said Hadari. "1,934 Days" was one of only 15 plays selected for The Times Square International Theater Festival out of hundreds of plays submitted from all over the world."

"1,934 Days", directed and co-created by Charlotte Cohn, is an ensemble piece revolving around themes of longing and hope. The piece will be performed by a group of thirteen actors from different countries such as Japan, Israel, France, Singapore, The Philippines and more.

Each actor will share a personal monologue that deals with longing, unrequited love, separation,heart-break, mourning, divorce, adoption, homosexuality, religion and faith.The actors will draw inspiration from the story of Gilad Shalit, an Israeli soldier who was held captive in Gaza for 1,934 days.

The play will explore the human emotion and rational behind the idea of longing, fear and uncertainty, as experienced by people of all ages, religions and from different parts of the world," said Hadari who created "1,934 Days"after experiencing her own personal loss. "My hope is that the audience will connect to each of these individual stories as well as be inspired, moved and changed by them."

"1,934 Days" will be debut at The Times Square International Theater Festival for a limited engagement on Wednesday,January 18th and 21st at 10pm & Sunday, January 22nd at 6pm.
Featuring: Hila Ben-Gera, Annelise Bianchini, Nao Dobashi, Pamela Stewart Ehn, Noam Harary, Asol Karim, Hico Oshiro, Zoe Rivka Pangopoulos, Michou Pitchou, Jeremy Rafal, Jodi Savitz, Natalie Smith & Samantha Di Zhang

Conceived, created and produced by Sivan Hadari for ISRAMERICA. Directed and co-created by Charlotte Cohn. Stage Manager: Katie Kavett. Set/ Lighting Designer: Lauren Parrish. Sound Designer: Julian Evans.

Ticket prices are $18 in advance and $20 at the door. They can be purchased at http://www.smarttix.com/show.aspx?showcode=oneD82