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NISSAN NATIV ACTING STUDIO JERUSALEM

INVESTING IN JERUSALEM’S CULTURAL FUTURE
A Liberal Anchor & The Pillar of the Capital's Theatre Community

Nissan Nativ Acting Studio Jerusalem is one of Israel’s leading acting schools, cultivating the next generation of bold, independent artists shaping the future of Israeli theatre and culture.

The Studio was established by the Jerusalem Foundation in 1986 as a Jerusalem branch of the Tel Aviv school founded in 1963 by Israeli actor Nissan Nativ to train new generations of actors for Israeli theater, film and television. The school offers a three-year, college-level program in conventional dramatic technique, grooming students in acting, movement, voice, acrobatics and music, as well as part-time courses for adults and high school students.

1. MISSION & CIVIC VISION

For four decades, the Nissan Nativ Acting Studio Jerusalem has stood as a cornerstone of artistic excellence, pluralism, and humanistic culture in the heart of Jerusalem. We do not merely train actors; we cultivate complete theatre creators-artists who write, direct, and establish the cultural landscape of tomorrow.

Our graduates remain in Jerusalem, actively enriching its civic and artistic fabric. They participate and have founded major independent cultural institutions, including:

• Khan Theatre
  
  
• The Incubator Theatre 
  
  
• Psik Theatre
  
  
• Theotron
  
  Together, these ensembles produce groundbreaking original plays and introduce vital new voices to Israeli
  society, ensuring Jerusalem remains an open, vibrant, and culturally rich city.
  
  

2. FOUR DECADES OF ARTISTIC PEDAGOGY (1986–Present)

• 40 Years of continuous artistic excellence and cultural education
  
  
• 530+ Alumni actively shaping stage, screen, and civic life
  
  
• 4 Theatre Directors & Artistic Leaders currently heading prominent institutions
  
  
• Dozens of Acclaimed Directors & Playwrights shaping Israeli culture

Internationally Renowned Alumni

• Lior Raz – Co-creator, writer, and star of the worldwide hit series Fauda
  
  
• Reymond Amsallem – Celebrated actress and creator, script writer and star of the award-winning film Seven Blessings
  
  
• Hanan Savyon & Guy Amir – Prominent creators and stars of international Netflix series and theatrical box-office hits
  
  

3. THE CREATIVE INCUBATOR: RAPID IMPACT (Past 5 Years)

Supported by the Jerusalem Foundation

Established specifically to bridge academic training and independent stage creation, the Incubator empowers emerging artists to produce original, independent works:

• 92 Emerging Artists Incubated in the last 5 years alone
  
  
• Transformative Healing & Hope: Empowers Israel's generation of combat veterans to transform national trauma into powerful narratives of healing, resilience, and hope
  
  
• 28 Original Productions Staged & Premiered across Israel
  
  
• 5–6 New Original Productions Launched Annually
  
  

4. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & SOCIAL RESILIENCE

• Specialized theatre programs for individuals with special needs
  
  
• Empowering drama & theatre workshops for at-risk youth
  
  
• Accessible performing arts programs for blind and visually impaired individuals
  
  
• Fostering shared society and cultural dialogue across all sectors of Jerusalem
  
  

5. WORLD-CLASS ARTS CAMPUS INFRASTRUCTURE

• Over 3,000 m² of state-of-the-art facilities in Jerusalem's Arts Campus
  
  
• 2 fully equipped professional theatre halls
  
  
• 1 spacious movement & dance hall
  
  
• 10 dedicated multi-disciplinary rehearsal and lecture classrooms
  
  

6. STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP: THE JERUSALEM FOUNDATION

Deep, multi-year partnership and vital philanthropic support advancing:

• The Emerging Artists Incubator program
  
  
• Student Scholarships (including dedicated support for IDF reservists & Hebrew language enrichment for Arab students)
  
  
• Festival B'chorot (The Premieres Festival for new theatrical works)
  
  
• New play development in collaboration with the renowned Khan Theatre
  
  

7. PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERSHIP & DEDICATION OPPORTUNITIES

• New Production & Incubator Grants: Directly commission and stage original Jerusalem-born theatre productions.
  
  
• Student Scholarships & Living Grants: Open doors for gifted students from all backgrounds, including veterans and minority communities.
  
  
• Community Theatre Programs: Bring the transformative power of drama to youth at risk and special-needs groups.
  
  
• Campus Naming & Hall Dedications: Leave an enduring philanthropic legacy across our state-of-the-art theatres, studios, and educational spaces.

Partner With Us

To support our continued work in advancing Jerusalem as a vibrant, liberal, and creative cultural hub—and to empower the next generation of artists meeting today’s challenges—I invite you to reach out directly to discuss partnership opportunities, dedications, or a personal visit to the studio:

Contact & Giving Information
Nissan Nativ Acting Studio Jerusalem
3 Menora St, Jerusalem Arts Campus | Email: [email protected] | Web: nissan-nativ.org.il
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