The Diary of Anne Frank

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In this transcendently powerful new adaptation by Wendy Kesselman, Anne Frank emerges from history as a living, lyrical, and intensely gifted young girl. She confronts the rapidly changing world around her and the increasing horrors of her time with astonishing honesty, wit, and determination. "The Diary of Anne Frank" is an impassioned drama that revolves around the lives of eight people hiding from the Nazis in a concealed storage attic. Set in a claustrophobic environment, the play captures the daily realities of their existence—their fear, their hope, their laughter, and their grief. Throughout the two dark years, Anne's voice shines through in her diary entries. She writes, "When I write, I shake off all my cares. But I want to achieve more than that. I want to be useful and bring enjoyment to all people, even those I've never met. I want to go on living even after my death!" This new adaptation for a new generation brings Anne Frank's story to life, resonating with the present time and the universal human experiences it explores Running Time: 1hour and 25 minutes, including one intermission.