Gary Benson

GARY BENSON, Multi-media Director specializes in the design and installation of high-end audiovisual equipment. Gary has overseen a wide range of projects for clients in the entertainment industry. His expertise has benefited Keshet Chaim tremendously, in particular as technical supervisor for "Neshama." Gary was instrumental in directing the recording of the voiceover (featuring the voice of Frank Sinatra Jr.) as well producing the multi-media program for Neshama. The company counts on him for their ongoing daily technical needs.

David Azulay

David Azulay, founder of Teev Events Inc., is recognized as the leading Israeli music Agent, Producer, and Manager in North America. David is dedicated to introducing American audiences to the most top quality, cutting edge, and diverse Israeli culture. He has worked with Jewish organizations, Universities, and mainstream music and cultural festivals throughout North, Central, and South America. David Azulay has been proclaimed by many as "the de-facto Minister of Culture for Israel" in the US. Most leading Israeli artists are represented by David Azulay at Teev Events.
In addition to his work with Israeli artists, David Azulay has produced and managed events for many fortune 500 companies and organization throughout the US. Some of the most noticeable ones include the USTA US Open in Flushing Meadows, NY and the inauguration of President George W. Bush in 2001.

David Fein: Digital Presentation Designer
David C. Fein, Digial Presentation Designer, created and choreographed the multimedia projections for this production. David is a film producer, graphic artist and technologist with vast experience in the photo and video field. A recent example of his multimedia work was a projected tribute to Alexander Courage for his memorial service. In the film world, David has produced making-of documentaries for films like Alien, The Last Starfighter, and The Guns of Navarone. Most notably, David worked closely with Robert Wise as the Producer of Star Trek: The Motion Picture - The Director's Edition. David is excited to be working on his first production with Keshat Chaim and looks forward to future collaborations.

Michael Tachco - Lighting Designer

Michael is extremely proud to be associated with Keshet Chiam' 25th Anniversary Celebration. In addition to being the Assistant Technical Director of the Kavli theatre for the past 11 years, Michael has been fortunate to have opportunities to fulfill his creative bent, as a designer. Past dance credits include The Pacific Festival Ballet's Heaven and Hell...the Journey, The Secret Garden, Romeo and Juliet, The Sea Princess and last Spring's Peter Pan. His work in musical theatre includes regional and local productions of Camelot, Big River, Les Miserables, City of Angels, The Music Man, Cabaret, Bye, Bye Birdie, Fiddler on the Roof, Nunsense, Will Rogers Follies and We Will Rock You. He was fortunate to have recently worked on Oaks Christian School's production of Godspell, the inaugural musical theatre production at the new Bedrosian Pavilion and will be designing the lighting for Cabrillo Music Theatre's 42nd Street which opens March 27th here, at the Fred Kavli Theatre.

Rafael Antonio Ruiz - Editor

Rafael Antonio Ruiz is a filmmaker and animator proud to be associated with Keshet Chaim since 2007. He produces supplements for KCDE's DVDs, and Live Shows, his credits include many TV series, Documentaries and in 2008 he wrote, produced and directed his second full length motion picture. His editing work can be seen in the REPERTOIRE section of this website.

Eileen Cooley - Lighting Designer

Eileen Cooley, along with Liz Stillwell and Monique L'Heureux is a partner in the Dance Design Alliance. She has worked with Keshet Chaim since 1992 and has toured with the company to Texas, Utah and Moscow. She currently serves as Lighting Designer for such companies as the Pasadena Dance Theater, Kin Dance Company, Danza Floricanto/USA, AVAZ International Dance Theater, Viver Brasil and Marion Scott's Spirit Dances. She has been honored with six Lester Horton Awards for Excellence in Lighting for Dance. Recent designs for theater include Fritz Coleman's The Reception at the Vistory Theater and the West Coast debut of Andrew Lippa's Wild Party at UCLA. Her work in theater has earned her two Dramalogue and one L. A. Weekly Award for Lighting Design.