Last night we were stunned by the Gesher theater production of Hanoch Levin’s play, Krum.   I have translated three plays of the beloved playwright Levin z”l, but never could hope to reproduce the amazing experience of the absurdity of the operatic production Gesher managed to pull together – the story of a man who ruins who ruins every opportunity given to him, causing pain to his loved ones and helping his rivals to achieve what could have given him fulfillment.    

The grotesque comedy of Krum reminded me of our government – with all kinds of absurd events today – remember one third of the members of Netanyahu’s political party are under investigation – for a vast variety of crimes. It could be compared to a three ring circus. Here is the link

https://www.gesher-theatre.co.il/en/repertoire/a/view/?ContentID=2855&srsltid=AfmBOoqClKqU_8vhV9PQMxM3Ymm-2NvmWsjoNXj1I4LNQQ2zeRrxlft9

And of course you remember that the word ‘krum; in yiddish means crooked.

p.s. You have to know Hebrew or Russian to enjoy this play.  But it’s worth the effort