Background Golda Meir was the first female prime minister of the state of Israel. Her name is synonymous with strength, fortitude, energy, passion, loyalty, vision. One of the foremost figures of the 20th century, Golda Meir worked tirelessly to bring the fledgling state of Israel into being and for another 25 years following she fought to shape it and keep it safe. Golda’s Balcony finds her at seventy-five looking back over a life of service, joys, sorrows, and great peril. The play particularly focuses on the Yom Kippur War of 1973 when she was Prime Minister facing the most wrenching decisions any leader can face. William Gibson based his work on interviews with Golda and those who, at the time of his research, had survived the pain of birthing a nation. Mr. Gibson, author of The Miracle Worker and Two for a Seesaw, passed away in November 2008. When rights become available... Bring Gail as Golda to Your Venue Appropriate for Service Organizations, High Schools, Universities, Libraries, Historical Groups, Temples, Churches, Book Clubs. Also Available Dr. Neal Mangham, Historian, who will give a lecture on The History of Israel and Its Current Geopolitical Footprint Email or Call for Fee Structure gailmangham@yahoo.com 928 771 2554 |
| Graphic by Joseph Davidson Golda Meir was brought to life before our very eyes. Ms. Mangham’s portrayal was so effective and affecting that we had the sensation that we had witnessed not a play, but a guest lecture by the Prime Minister herself. Rabbi William Berkowitz, Temple B'rith Shalom What? She’s not Jewish!!?? Anonymous Gail’s portrayal of Golda is Riveting, Powerful, and Touching. It makes you sit on the edge of your seat and forget to breathe. She is Everywoman. She is a female king. Bravo! Barbara Galy, Member Temple B’rith Shalom Gail, you captured Golda! Harold Minuskin, Holocaust Survivor |
| Due to restrictions stemming from the primary agent's handling of the William Gibson Estate (the playwright of Golda's Balcony) all performance rights in the United States are suspended indefinitely. As soon as rights are available I hope to perform this piece for Arizona communities. My sincere regrets to all affected... Gail Mangham |
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More Accolades for Golda's Balcony I never took my eyes off you. What can I say, you were magnificent! Paul Baskin, Founder & President Grants to You Extraordinary! Ruth Ann Perlmutter, Philanthropist, Artist A visceral tour de force. Elle Hughes, Poet "This is the kind of theatre we need in Prescott, and more of it! I have not been a strong supporter of Israel. Gail Mangham's superb portrayal of Golda helped me to see the other side. Theater is here not just to entertain, but like all art forms, it is here to teach, to cause us to think, and to help us understand. Thank you for bringing this play and this fine portrayal to Prescott. Gail Mangham continues to dazzle. She is such a gift to our community." Micki Shelton, Playwright My husband and I have just returned from a remarkable performance of "Golda's Balcony" staged at Temple B'rith Shalom. This one woman show was written by William Gibson (also author of "The Miracle Worker"), based on interviews with the play's subject, Golda Meir, and other witnesses to Israel's early days as an embattled nation. A beautifully written script balances the passion of one woman's true calling with the perils of loyalty to one's vision at all costs. Gail Mangham animated the life of Mrs. Meir, Israel's first woman Prime Minister, believably, touchingly and, ultimately, profoundly. Although survival often appears to be life'sgreatest imperative (and, as Golda says, "a synonym for 'Jewish'"), the view from "Golda's Balcony" clearly reveals that peace is its greatest prize. Thank you, Temple B'rith Shalom, for sharing this treasure with the community. Alexandra Piacenza... A Letter to the Editor, Prescott Daily Courier, May 13, 2009 And the mute gratitude of one woman with tears in her eyes that trapped the words in her throat. |
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