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Golda's Balcony posterDescription
Theatrical advertisement for "Golda's Balcony," written by William Gibson. Actress Tovah Feldshuh, in costume as the play's protagonist Golda Meir is shown with outstretched arms. A quote from Joan Hamburg of WOR Radio states "YOU MUST SEE THIS PLAY!" atop the poster. key production details are also included, including credit information for the playwright (William Gibson), director (Scott Schwartz), and venue (Helen Hayes Theatre). The names of the producers and production team are also listed. Ticket purchasing methods are also listed at the bottom of the poster.Context
Golda's Balcony is a play by William Gibson, released in 2003, which follows the life and career of Golda Meir from her humble roots as a Russian immigrant to the United States to the fourth Prime Minister of Israel. Most of the play centers on the time surrounding the 1973 Yom Kippur War, when Israel was attacked by Egypt and Syria in the Golan Heights and Sinai regions.Collection
Gifts, MMJH