"WITHOUT AN EVIL EYE"

The show recounts the remarkable story of Asaf Ben Shimon and his inspiring journey as he navigates the loss of his vision and ultimately fulfills his dream of becoming an actor. This is a hilarious and moving monodrama about faith, dreams, and recognition of the goodness all around.

Asaf’s genetic disease, known as RP (retinitis pigmentosa), is a slow and gradual loss of vision. His daily challenge to solve and overcome obstacles yields infinite solutions: how to navigate a first date in darkness, how to get home by bus, and how to muster the courage to audition for acting school. The stigma of considering a blind person as a victim is broken by allowing the spectator to experience things from Asaf’s perspective. Emphasis is on the human soul with its dreams, aspirations, and abilities, rather than on the physical handicap. To achieve one’s goals, one must live in the present and continually battle negative feelings from the past and fears for the future.

The show incorporates theatrical elements from Assaf’s roots: the culture of North Africa, symbols, music, songs, and set design. These, plus his remarkable story, provide an amazing theatrical experience.