‘Golda’s Balcony’ returns to Rhode Island

WAKEFIELD – “Golda’s Balcony” returns to the Rhode Island stage this spring thanks to The Contemporary Theater Company.

Running from April 10 to 18, “Golda’s Balcony” is a one-woman play about the life and politics of Golda Meir.  It compares the challenges of her difficult personal life and eventful political career, examining how a strong-willed girl from Kiev earned her way into one of the most powerful and controversial offices in the world.

The production features regionally-acclaimed Sandra Laub as Golda Meir, a role she played to rave reviews last year. The Providence Journal said, “Sandra Laub is fabulous as Meir, an actress who captures Meir’s idealistic drive as well as her humanness and humor.” This fascinating live biography covers Meir’s life from childhood through her efforts to end the Yom Kippur War, facing difficult decisions in life, love, politics, and war.

As the first half of the company’s two-part spring season, “Golda’s Balcony” is directed by URI Professor Bryna Wortman.  The production will feature free talk-back sessions with company artists after the Thursday, Saturday and Sunday showings.

The company is pairing “Golda’s Balcony” with “Lysistrata,” an ancient Greek comedy about women, war, and power. Nine women take on all the roles, male and female, in “Lysistrata” by Aristophanes with performances April 24 - May 23.

Tickets and more information are available online at contemporarytheatercompany.com or by calling 401-218-0282.

Performances dates for “Golda’s Balcony” are April 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 at 7 p.m., Apr 12 at 2 p.m.; Lysistrata runs April 24, 25, 30, May 1, 2, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23 at 7 p.m., May 17 at 2 p.m. The Contemporary Theatre Co. is at 327 Main St.