Psik (Comma) Theatre was founded in Jerusalem in 1997, by graduates of the Nissan Nativ Acting Studio, to create original theatre based on contemporary themes in Israeli culture. The theatre troupe performs its repertoire for children, teens and adults, and undertakes special theatre projects for people with disabilities, new immigrants and at-risk youth. With the aim of making theatre accessible for everyone, it performs around Jerusalem as well ‘at home’ at its own performance centre. The company has performed at festivals throughout Israel and in Europe. They have been invited by the Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company of Toronto to preform “How do we get out of here” in November 2025.
One of the very special programs created by Psik Theatre company is the children and teens group, which aims to foster friendships and break down stigmas about disabilities, making Jerusalem and Israel a kinder, more inclusive place. It brings together young people with disabilities and community volunteers – the theatre students from the Psik Theatre – to create public stage performances. The participants learn to use pain, frustration, aspiration, and fear —emotions that are fundamental pillars in stage creation —and turn them into tools for developing creativity. They learn the secrets of theatre in weekly meetings throughout an entire year, and at the end, they put on a play on a theatre stage in front of an audience.
In this way, this special activity creates a respectful place on stage for each participant, legitimising who they are, their abilities, and their desires despite their limitations and difficulties. The activity in the group contributes greatly to strengthening the participants’ mental resilience, improving their quality of life, and raising their self-image. The professional work method developed is unique to the P’sik Theatre and is unlike any other professional theatre.
Psik Theatre is firmly committed to promoting marginalised populations and eradicating social stigmas against people with disabilities through community theatre.
To learn more about Psik Theater community work: (2734) Psik Theater Police Sensitivity Training – YouTube
