theatre director

Tamar Keenan is an award-winning theatre director and one of Israel's most versatile and accomplished artists.

Following two decades as a repertory theatre actress, she transitioned to directing and has since directed at all major Israeli theatres including Cameri Theatre, Habima National Theatre, Khan Theatre, Beit Lessin Theatre, and Beer Sheva Theatre. She is a two-time recipient of the prestigious Milo Award for Outstanding Direction (2022, 2023), and served as Artistic Director of Tzavta B - The Independent Stage and co-Artistic Director of the Short Theatre Festival (2021-2024).

Her work spans classical and contemporary theatre, with a strong emphasis on new Israeli plays and international contemporary work. Her productions are known for combining artistic innovation with broad audience appeal, consistently receiving both critical acclaim and commercial success. She is also a leading advocate for gender equality in Israeli theatre, spearheading successful initiatives that have led to significant structural changes in the country's major cultural institutions.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​