Ever wish you could go to an Israeli theater to see a play or opera in Hebrew and actually understand what’s going on? Thanks to the Herzliya-based start-up GalaPrompter, you can now enjoy live Israeli performances in your own language with the help of your own telephone!
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It is well known that the use of smartphones during live shows is strictly forbidden, but not at Israel’s prestigious Cameri Theater in Tel Aviv. Three months ago, for a Hebrew performance of the classic musical West Side Story, the theater introduced a new smart phone application called GalaPro. The app allows people who do not know Hebrew, or who are hard of hearing, to follow along in their own language.
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Before the performance, those needing translation download the app and comfortably follow the show...
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