A Jerusalem festival in your house

May 17, 2011 - 8:16 PM by David

This sounds too tantalizing to pass up. As part of ‘The Jerusalem Season of Culture’ taking place from Mid-May through the end of July, the city is hosting a series of riveting artistic experiences spanning the worlds of dance, music, poetry, philosophy, visual art, and new media.

Amid the plays and musical performances at some of the capital’s most celebrated venues, will be a special three days from June 22-24 called ‘A Festival of Dance, Theatre and Music in Private homes.’

According to the festival’s website, “Jerusalem’s most intriguing homes open their doors to dance, theater, music and poetry for unique encounters between audience and performer.

Imagine knocking on a door and finding yourself in an unfamiliar house in Jerusalem. A host greets you with a welcoming smile. You enter, perhaps apprehensively, after all it’s not every day that you waltz into a stranger’s home.

You find a comfortable seat, scan the furniture, peruse the bookshelves, chat with assorted guests. In just a few moments, the performance will begin. So lean back, let go of your inhibitions, and make yourself at home. You’ll see every dance movement from up close, hear every character’s whisper, catch every musical note in this uniquely intimate setting.

And best of all, adding to the intrigue of the event, the directions and addresses to the homes will be provided only after patrons reserve their tickets. They go on sale May 22.

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