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ABOUT

Tom Appelbaum (born September 1, 1988) is an Israeli movement director and screenwriter, currently based in London and Tel Aviv. He made his first television appearance at the age of 17, and two years later participated in the Israeli version of So You Think You Can Dance.

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For over a decade, Tom performed with the Gesher Theatre and spent four years with the Cameri Theatre. As a choreographer, he has directed movement for numerous productions, including the Israeli adaptation of American Idol and the musicals Young Frankenstein and All Shook Up. Tom is currently in advanced development stages of two television series: On the Beat and the psychological drama Boundaries.

MOVEMENT DIRECTING AND WRITING PHILOSOPHY

Bringing Stories to Life through Movement

With a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for movement, I believe in redefining the way stories are told on screen. His approach combines the art of movement directing with powerful screenwriting to create compelling narratives that resonate with audiences.

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My journey

2009

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE" – THE ISRAELI VERSION

"So You Think You Can Dance" – The Israeli Version marked the starting point of Tom's journey in the world of performing arts, signaling the beginning of his deep exploration of movement and storytelling.

2010

CHOREOGRAPHY FOR ISRAELI ADAPTATION OF AMERICAN IDOL

Taking on the role of a choreographer, Tom directed the movement for the Israeli adaptation of American Idol, showcasing his talent for infusing visual storytelling with music and performance.

2011

FULL COURSE OF PERFORMING ARTS STUDIES

Began B.A studied performing arts at the Yoram Levinstein Studio and graduated with highest honors.

2014

LEAD ACTING ROLES AT GESHER THEATRE IN TEL AVIV

Lead acting roles at the prestigious Gesher Theatre in Tel Aviv, in productions including: Kite Runner, Animal Farm, and The BIg Notebook.

2016

Lead roles in the musicals West Side Story and A Chorus Line at the Cameri Theatre

2017-2018

Choreography for the Broadway original musical in Israel, All Shook Up and Young Frankenstein  

2018 - 2019

Choreography for the musicals “Gently” and “The station” - Haifa Theater

2021

Movement directing for Beit Lessin Theatre - Double panther

2024

Choreography for Henry V and Present Laughter – Changeling Theatre UK
 

2025

Directing and writing the film "Mesiba" London
 

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