MAYA BEHAR
ABOUT ME IN A NUTSHELL!
Professional Actress, Voiceover Artist, Singer- Songwriter, and since 2010- Creative Director and Owner of "Maya Behar – Acting and performing art Studio", Tel Aviv.
The Beginning:
Born & raised in Jerusalem by artistic parents, I realized I wanted to be an actress at the age of 5 when my mother took me to watch the show ‘Peter and the Wolf’ and from that moment on to this day I have been living my dream…
Early Acting Studies:
My journey in acting began with my studies with renowned theatre and TV Actor Avinoam Mor Haim, onward to my graduation from Jerusalem High School of the Arts & studies at Nissan Nativ Acting Studio. along those years I had the priviledge of working with Bruce Myers – an acting associate of Peter Brook.
Singing, Voice Development & Music Studies
From age 8, I toured nationally and internationally in the ANKOR professional children’s choir.
I studied classical voice development with Mrs. Agnes Massini, pop & rock music voice development with Haim Paniri, amongst other inspirtational teachers.
Professional Voiceover Acting
I was cast by the largest international dubbing studio in Israel and cast to play the Hebrew speaking characters successful series and feature films such as: "Angelina Ballerina", "Smurfs", "Barbie", "Kung Fu Panda 2", "Zombie Hotel" and many other internationally known projects.
INTERNATIONAL & LOCAL THEATRE WORK
Relocation to Europe & acting studies in FRANCE
In my early 20s, I was given the opportunity of a lifetime to represent "Train Theater" (Jerusalem) to perform in the award-winning show "Touch of Light" written & directed by Patricia O'Donovan;
This involved me living in France for 5 years, where I delivered over 450 performances in fabulous theaters all over Europe.
In France, I continued my acting studies with renowned teachers there, including Catherine Hubeau from the National Theater "La Comedie Francaise", The Pygmalion Studio, and more.
NEW YORK – Early 00s – Acting, Producing & Directing
In 2003 I moved to New York, where I continued to act, as well as adding directing and producing as other strings to my bow.
I continued my performing arts education at the Stella Adler acting studio, HB studio & other studios.
In New York , I played in various plays including ‘The Shirt’ written and directed by Avraham Shalom Levy, & ‘The Dybbuk’ which I also produced & directed.
RETURNING HOME TO ISRAEL – 2006 & ONWARDS
Theatre / Songwriting / Maya Behar Performing Arts Studio
THEATRE:
2008 – I played in one woman show ‘Ashrei’ written and directed by Udi Ben Saadia as part of the Teatronto Festival .
2009 – I played in ‘Interact’ directed by Lelia Gormezano,
2010– I played in ‘Sonia and Bobek’ at The Tmuna Theatre written by Oded Lifshitz, directed by Yagil Eliraz
2008-2012 I worked on many projects with The Pasik Theatre in Jerusalem,
2008 – I played in "The Receptionist" written by Adam Bock, directed by Elhanan Shapira, at Tzavta Theatre & Hasimta Theatre
SONGWRITING
I composed songs (music & lyrics) together with pianist & arranger Yaniv Taubenhouse.
Some of our songs were included in the playlist of national radio stations in Israel
MAYA BEHAR PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO
In 2010 I established the Maya Behar Performing Arts Studio where I have successfully trained over one thousand graduates.
Since 2013 I have been a member of the professional actors forum "The Israeli Actor Studio" which was founded by the late Amnon Meskin and Oded Kotler, along other professional workshops.
In June 2024, I launched my podcast "Role Playing", which deals with the connection between the world of gaming, with all its meanings, and all areas of life.
Languages
Hebrew & French at mother tongue level
English at a high professional level,
Life outside of the Performing Arts
I am married and a mother of 3 children
Talent Agency
To my Wikipedia page
To my IMDB page
Nice to meet you
Acting and Voice Over Videos
Music
Songs I wrote and composed, with which I performed and some of them were released as singles for the radio,
Also thanks to the significant contribution of the music arrangement by wonderful pianist Yaniv Taubenhouse.
The songs were written in Hebrew, English and French, most of them during the period when I returned to Israel after my long stay abroad.
^^ From a performance in "Zuzaman", 09.10.10
<< From the "Tsuzamen" show, 09.10.10
Voice Over- Dubbing and Narration
Media and Press
"Maya Behar has lived the world of stage since she was a little girl. In 2010 she started teaching acting and since then her studio has been visited by students from all over the country who want to develop and cultivate their skills of standing in front of an audience and a camera"
"Already at first glance it is hard to miss the power, the presence and the charisma of Maya Behar"
"Maya Bear, a talented actress with rich experience on stages all over the world, is the proud owner of an acting studio named after her. Maya's journey in the world of acting took her across continents, sharpened her practice in the field and enriched her understanding of everything related to the performing arts."
Regarding the show "A Touch of Light"
"Maya Behar is not one of those people who is easy to decipher at a glance. She changes voices, rises and falls in tone while speaking, tells jokes and marvels at imitations and then becomes completely serious. Behar is a performer in the full sense of the word … This week she returned from Paris for a short vacation. Miles in French-speaking countries and Europe with her solo show. "
Regarding the show "Ashrei":
"Maya Behar is a professional and experienced actress, and this is evident at any given moment of her performance."
"Alone on stage, the Israeli actress Maya Behar tells the story in French. She constantly changes voices to create the atmosphere, sometimes sad and sometimes happy but always touching …"
"With experience and skill, Maya Behar has acquired the ability to create a magical dimension in the audience and the spectators are swept away by the game of imagination …"
"The actress Maya Behar has a fascinating stage presence"
"The beautiful, skilled and talented Maya Behar tells the story of the rape (of the character) as a child, her misery and revenge in many active ceremonies, devoting herself to the intensity of the experience and to shaping the gestures of the community and religion."
"In 'Ashrei' (written and directed by Udi Ben Saadia), Maya Behar convincingly portrays a lost character of a young girl from a religious-Oriental family who becomes a rape victim by a traditional healer. Behar managed to convey a variety of difficult emotional situations, And pain. "
About the work process on Asherei
"Maya Behar is an actress with a very impressive stage presence, diverse and rich professional abilities. Maya brings to the stage a wide and colorful emotional arc and Proven and consistent ability to convey a variety of difficult and complex emotional states with great skill. Throughout the work process, Maya discovered great dedication and uncompromising willingness to explore and experiment, go deeper into discovering many components of the demanding and difficult role she was asked to embody. There is no doubt that any production in which she will take part in the future, will be able to enjoy from these salient skills of acting, stage presence, seriousness and dedication during the work. I wish her much success And convinced that she will find in the future as well A way to express all the elements I mentioned In any creative work"
"עם נסיון ומיומנות, מיה בכר רכשה יכולת ליצור בקהל מימד קסום והצופים נסחפים אחרי משחק הדמיון…"
