Village begins with Yossi, a gravedigger, introducing the dead villagers seated on both sides of him, in a scene reminiscent of Our Town . In a succession of short scenes, the play flashes back to the years between 1942 and 1947, when a war was raging and Israel was struggling to be born. But mostly they have more immediate concerns. There are no village villains. Not until the end does the tragedy of war strike home, but by then three hours have passed.
Village is performed in Hebrew, with simultaneous translation available.
It is the first of two plays the Gesher is presenting at the festival, in honor of the 50th anniversary of the founding of Israel.