The Heart-Shaped Leaf
Itim Ensemble
A stage adaptation of the book The Heart Shaped Leaf by Shira Geffen, co-adapted and directed by Zvi Sahar and designed by David Polonsky, who illustrated the book.
On a magical journey through the garden, Alona meets a heart-shaped leaf that rests on her head, accompanies her, protects her - and becomes a friend. But the leaf belongs to the tree. Should she keep it, or let it stay in its natural place?
Puppet theater, silhouettes and animation.
Adaptation and direction: Zvi Sahar & Shira Geffen
Set and puppet design: David Polonsky
Puppet direction: Gony Paz
Co-creators and performers: Gony Paz / Rotem Goldenberg, Aviv Horovitz
Tree Voiceover: Dori Ben Zeev
Music: Asaf Roth
Costume design: Rona Mashol
Lighting design: Shai Dror
Sound: Kobi Shmueli
Photography: Aviad Fuchs
The show was created with the support of the Haifa International Festival of Children's Theater 2025 and won five prizes, including best show and direction awards.
