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Elcha and the Gang

Handmade puppet theater and puppet making workshops
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Shows

 בין ארץ לשמים יעל קנדלמן אלצ'ה והחבורה
Between Earth and Sky

When was the last time you allowed yourself to dream of flying?

This performance is a multi-layered artistic piece that speaks directly to the heart of everyone—children and adults alike.

It is the story of a young boy gazing at the sky, eager to fly; a music-box ballerina longing for freedom; a little puppet who doesn't believe in her own strength; and a 92-year-old woman waiting for the wind to set her free.

A captivating journey about fear, courage, and the longing for freedom, where we discover a surprising blue box and many ways to fly.

The show offers a unique visual experience: the actors on stage are intricate, finely handcrafted puppets (mostly made of wood, but not only). During the performance, they even step into the audience, wandering among the viewers with the utmost sensitivity.

This is classic puppet theater that combines timeless innocence with immense charm—performed entirely without words, accompanied by touching music.

  • Duration: 40 minutes.

Credits:

  • Created and Performed by: Yael Kandelman

  • Directed by: Oren Kandelman

  • Puppet Making: Yael Kandelman (Wooden puppets as taught by my dear teacher, Master Puppeteer, Bernd Ogrodnik; foam puppet as taught by Revital Arieli, who also added finishing touches and refinements)

  • Special Thanks for Artistic Consultation: Adi Kahana, Yonatan Levi, Yael Ehrlich Morag, Revital Arieli, Aviv Luz

  • Wooden Box Construction: Eric Or Cohen

  • Photography: Jonatan Kandelman

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Roses Alley - a Marionette Show

This performance is a magical collection of short vignettes taking place on Roses Alley. In this charming alley, we meet a colorful array of surprising characters—a gardener who discovers a surprise in his garden, a kind painter searching for inspiration, a nimble sheep, a fancy cow, a spirited flyer, and an expressive dancer—all revolving around one very special rose.

During the show, some of the puppets venture out to wander among the audience, with the utmost sensitivity and tailored to the crowd.

  • Duration: Approximately 20 minutes.

Credits:

  • Created and Performed by: Yael Kandelman

  • Directed by: Oren Kandelman

  • Puppet Making: Yael Kandelman (Wooden puppets as taught by my dear teacher, Master Puppeteer, Bernd Ogrodnik)

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Elcha's Journey to the Land of Humans

Elcha lives with her grandfather in the Land of Wooden Creatures. She deeply loves the stories he tells her before bedtime. One day, inspired by her grandfather's tales, she decides to set out in search of a distant and different land. On her journey, she travels through an enchanted forest, meets creatures just as magical, and discovers surprising strengths within herself.

  • Ages: 4 and up

  • Duration: 45 minutes

  • Includes: A post-show talk with the puppets about the art of making the show from wood and upcycling materials.

Credits:

  • Created and Performed by: Yael Kandelman

  • Directed by: Oren Kandelman

  • Puppet Making: Yael Kandelman (Wooden puppets as taught by my dear teacher, Master Puppeteer,  Bernd Ogrodnik)

Shaked Agassi and Jonathan Kandelman
Thanks to the photographers
Under his guidance, the dolls and much more were built.
With gratitude to my dear teacher Master Puppeteer
Bernd Ogrodnik
Shaked Agassi and Jonathan Kandelman
Thanks to the photographers
Under his guidance, the dolls and much more were built.
With gratitude to my dear teacher Master Puppeteer
Bernd Ogrodnik
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