VHS Show Revisits Past Through Personal Archives
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
The performance "VHS: Greetings from the Past" is returning to the stage in Tel Aviv on November 30th, featuring artists like Yuval Mendelson and Roni Kovan confronting their personal video archives. The show, which blends old footage with current reflections, explores memory, change, and humor. This performance marks the start of a new series after originating as a one-time event.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- The performance "VHS: Greetings from the Past" returns to the stage on November 30th in Tel Aviv.
- Artists like Yuval Mendelson and Roni Kovan will share personal video archives and stories.
- The show combines old VHS footage with contemporary reflections on memory and change.
- The upcoming Tel Aviv show is the first in a new series of performances.
- The concept was developed by Renana Raz and Nitzan Cohen.
The performance "VHS: Greetings from the Past" is returning to the stage in Tel Aviv on November 30th, four years after its inception. The show features artists confronting personal video archives, including old VHS tapes, and sharing stories about the documented moments and their present-day perspectives.
The performance explores the impact of encountering one's past self on screen, blending embarrassing moments, forgotten memories, and reflections on personal change. It combines personal recollections, humor, poignant moments, and insights into the passage of time.
This upcoming show at the Tel Aviv Culture Hall will include participants such as Yuval Mendelson, Roni Kovan, Doron Nesher, Renana Raz, Shiri Deshe, Ilana Ben Yakov, Corinne Kitzis, and Ofri Kanaani. Mendelson is noted as a special guest.
Originally conceived as a one-time event at Tmuna Theater, the show was later presented at the Israel Festival in 2022 and has had subsequent performances. Renana Raz and Nitzan Cohen are credited with the concept and artistic direction. The Tel Aviv performance marks the beginning of a new series of shows.