About the Show

A new solo show about the life of Shanit Keter Schwartz and her tumultuous past.

Shanit Keter Schwartz returns to her homeland in search of her missing sister, who disappeared during the Yemenite Missing Children Affair.

She looks back at her childhood as a Yemenite Jewish girl in the newly formed country of Israel, honoring her Kabbalistic mystical Rabbi father, as she comes to terms with her rocky past.

This new play features an original soundscape of authentic Yemenite tin drums and flutes composed by Israeli composer Lilo Fedida. Nine-time Oscar Nominee and Grammy Award winner James Newton Howard's cello composition will support the Kabbalistic texts that guide us through the story.

Written and Performed by Shanit Keter Schwartz, directed by Zeke Rettman.

Critic Reviews (2)

“Shanit Keter Schwartz delivered a riveting performance in her one-person New York City Center show. Schwartz captivated her audience with her words and presence, dancing, and a story augmented by diverse, powerful visual and aural media...Come and be captivated, engaged, and comforted.”
Read more

"Isolation, Transformation, Reincarnation are argued, but what seems most relevant is the message that our bodies can surpass the struggle of adverse conditions."
Read more

Cast and creative team

New York City Center

Producer

Shanit Keter Schwartz

Writer / Performer

Zeke Rettman

Director