“Poland is Not Yet Lost!” Abbe / Rubenfeld

We invite you to celebrate the glorious unification of the Polish Jewish Republic!

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Poland Is Not Yet Lost is a satirical, futuristic vision of Polish reality, in which the State of Israel was destroyed and three million Jews returned to Poland. The Polish president is the famous actor Maciej Stuhr (played by the real Maciej Stuhr), whose decision to convert to Judaism inspired 4 million non-Jewish Poles to follow in his footsteps. Poland, a country currently inhabited by 7 million Jews, is on the eve of a referendum that will decide whether a new Jewish state will be established.

Poland Is Not Yet Lost is a provocation exploring the temptations and dangers of nationalism. Written, directed, and performed by Polish Jews: Dorota Abbe, born in Poland, and Michael Rubenfeld, born in Canada, who play versions of themselves in the show.

The audience, gathered in the theater as if at a political rally, will be faced with a choice: should they vote for a bright future in the new Poland, for a world of equality for all?

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REVIEVS

“A subversive performance, bold and important. It shows, with irony, how easy it is to fall into patterns and follow stereotypes – which always ends in disaster.” – Piotr Gaszczyński, Teatr dla Wszystkich

“A subversive, witty performance that tells the story of Polish-Jewish relations in an exceptionally original way, but also about how easily we can be seduced by noble ideals that conceal violence.” – Przemek Gulda, @guldapisze

“The Polish-Jewish relationship is steeped in stereotypes about Jews and Poles, exposing the dangers brought by fanatical nationalism.” – Łukasz Rudziński, Trojmiasto.pl

“[…] the utopia carefully built over the course of the hour-and-a-half-long performance ultimately turns out to be a haunting dystopia.” – Łukasz Rudziński, Trojmiasto.pl

“In Jeszcze Polska nie zginęła everything clicks into place. The performance begins with verve and humor […]. In the following scenes, the actors warmly and playfully engage the audience, explaining the intricacies of Polish-Jewish relations. The stories are personal, making it easy to identify with them. They quickly gain a geopolitical dimension as well […]” – pociagdomiasta.blogspot.com

“Surprising, provocative, forcing one out of their comfort zone.” – Piotr Sobierski, e-teatr.pl

“[…] the construction of the performance is a masterpiece. A kaleidoscope of impressions, associations, and questions that one can continue answering long after the show.” – pociagdomiasta.blogspot.com

“The futuristic vision of a new Poland becomes, above all, a pretext for a story about nationalism and manipulation.” – Piotr Sobierski, e-teatr.pl

“In this story, gravity mixes with comedy.” – Piotr Sobierski, e-teatr.pl

“Jeszcze Polska nie zginęła is a very deftly constructed, bittersweet manipulation in three voices.” – pociagdomiasta.blogspot.com

 

CREDITS

 

  • Script by: Michael Rubenfeld, Dorota Abbe
  • Directed by: Michael Rubenfeld, Dorota Abbe
  • Music: Marta Zalewska
  • Scenography and costumes: Monika Kufel
  • Director’s supervision: Michał Nowicki
  • Translation of the song lyrics to Yiddish: Philip Schwartz
  • Cast: Dorota Abbe, Maja Polka, Michael Rubenfeld
  • Producent: Anna Roszczyk
  • Participation in recordings: Małgorzata Łodej-Stachowiak, Andrzej Niemyt, Paweł Hadyński, Piotr Dąbrowski, Konrad Cichoń
  • Special guest (video): Maciej Stuhr
  • Video: Łukasz Gajdek
  • Production: FestivALT
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