The Diary of Anne Frank
by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett
adapted by Wendy Kesselman
based on “Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl”
September 19 – 29, 2024
Join us for this powerful and moving account of the renowned writings of Anne Frank, the young Jewish girl who hid from the Nazis in Amsterdam during the Holocaust. This script, expertly adapted by Wendy Kesselman, breathes new life into the narrative through a fusion of recently discovered writings from the diary and survivor accounts, forging a more authentic and compelling portrayal of Anne’s life and legacy that must be told. The Diary of Anne Frank is a timeless testament to the indomitable will of the human spirit and a sobering reminder of the horrors of war and prejudice.
“A lovely tender drama…Strange how the shining spirit of a young girl now dead can filter down through the years and inspire a group of theatrical professionals in a foreign land.” —The New York Times
“There is so much beauty, warm humor, gentle pity…in THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK that it is difficult to imagine how this play could be contained in one set on one stage…this is a fine drama.” —New York Daily News