Sun September 29, 2013
The Diary of Anne Frank
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at Coastal Repertory Theatre
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The Diary of Anne Frank is a gripping new adaptation by Wendy Kesselman, from the original stage play by Goodrich and Hackett, newly discovered writings from the diary of Anne Frank, as well as survivor accounts, are interwoven to create a contemporary impassioned story of the lives of people persecuted under Nazi rule. Anne emerges as a living, lyrical, intensely gifted young girl, who confronts her rapidly changing life and the increasing horror of her time with astonishing honesty, wit, and determination.
An impassioned drama about the lives of eight people hiding from the Nazis in a concealed storage attic, THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK captures the claustrophobic realities of their daily existence—their fear, their hope, their laughter, their grief. Each day of these two dark years, Anne's voice shines through: "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!"
"A powerful new version that moves the audience to gasp, then tears." —Associated Press.
"Wendy Kesselman's finely textured new DIARY tells a deeper story. A sensitive, stirring and thoroughly engaging new adaptation." —NY Newsday.
"Undeniably moving. It shatters the heart. The evening never lets us forget the inhuman darkness waiting to claim its incandescently human heroine." —NY Times. "An extraordinary theatrical adventure! Go and remember." —NY Post.
"…new DIARY is chillingly honest about the Holocaust. Wendy Kesselman's work has restored the terror." —NY Daily News.
The play is complemented by the profoundly moving traveling exhibit, Anne Frank--A History for Today. According to Michael Lederman, Artistic Director for Coastal Rep, "The life story of Anne Frank is the centerpiece of this exhibition. The family’s story reflects world events prior to, during, and after the period of Nazi dictatorship. The exhibit juxtaposes photographs of the Frank family with images of historical events at the time to show how persecuted people such as the Franks were affected by political decisions and the actions of individuals.
“Visitors learn about the history of the Holocaust through the perspective of Anne Frank and her family. The exhibit illustrates how certain historical events governed the lives of the Franks, thereby demonstrating the effects of National Socialism on a German-Jewish family. Additionally, the importance of individual action then and now is a key component of the exhibit. Emphasis is placed on the distinction between individuals who chose to join the Nazi Party and become perpetrators, those who remained bystanders, and the select few who resisted Nazi tyranny.
“Anne Frank: A History for Today encourages visitors to learn more about “scapegoating,” anti- Semitism, racism, ethnic cleansing, and genocide as well as human rights, democracy, and conflict resolution. Moreover, the exhibit challenges the viewer to learn about international human rights laws and standards as defined by such documents as the U.N. Declaration of Human Rights and Convention on the Rights of Children.”
Yvonne Simons, Executive Director of the Anne Frank Center USA commented, “We are thrilled that Coastal Repertory Theatre is hosting one of the Anne Frank exhibitions and help forge inter-communal dialogue as a method to confront modern manifestations of hate - racism, ethnic and religious persecution, and homophobia.
“More than 60 years after the Holocaust, hate and hate crimes remain all too present within the world—with violent and devastating consequences. In the United States, alone, about 250,000 victims suffer each year from hate crimes, with offences stemming from religious hatred having doubled in recent years. Together with you, The Anne Frank Center USA hopes to contribute to this dialogue in our community and “make this world a better place”.
About The Anne Frank Center USA
The Anne Frank Center, founded by Anne’s father Otto Frank in 1977, honors the life of Anne Frank and her diary by making it a living history lesson of the consequences of anti-Semitism and other forms of hatred and intolerance. We reach out to young people throughout New York City and to museums and libraries across the US and Canada with her powerful story in order to educate people about current issues of religious, ethnic, and racial hatred around the world.
Additionally, the Center distributes traveling exhibits throughout North America, offers permanent and current exhibits in its New York City Gallery, as well as programs, lectures, and films to students and the community. The Anne Frank Center USA is a non-sectarian, non-profit educational organization created under IRS Code 501(c) (3).
For additional information about The Anne Frank Center, please visit: https://www.annefrank.com
Anne Frank Center Contact: Ellen Rich – [email protected] or 212-431-7993 x307
Dates and showtimes for THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK: Opens, September 14th, 2013 at 8pm and runs through October 6th, 2013. Friday and Saturday nights at 8pm and Sunday matinees at 2pm. Tickets range from $17 - $35.
For more information and to purchase tickets: (650) 569-3266 or https://www.coastalrep.com. Coastal Repertory Theatre is located at 1167 Main Street in Half Moon Bay, California
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An impassioned drama about the lives of eight people hiding from the Nazis in a concealed storage attic, THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK captures the claustrophobic realities of their daily existence—their fear, their hope, their laughter, their grief. Each day of these two dark years, Anne's voice shines through: "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!"
"A powerful new version that moves the audience to gasp, then tears." —Associated Press.
"Wendy Kesselman's finely textured new DIARY tells a deeper story. A sensitive, stirring and thoroughly engaging new adaptation." —NY Newsday.
"Undeniably moving. It shatters the heart. The evening never lets us forget the inhuman darkness waiting to claim its incandescently human heroine." —NY Times. "An extraordinary theatrical adventure! Go and remember." —NY Post.
"…new DIARY is chillingly honest about the Holocaust. Wendy Kesselman's work has restored the terror." —NY Daily News.
The play is complemented by the profoundly moving traveling exhibit, Anne Frank--A History for Today. According to Michael Lederman, Artistic Director for Coastal Rep, "The life story of Anne Frank is the centerpiece of this exhibition. The family’s story reflects world events prior to, during, and after the period of Nazi dictatorship. The exhibit juxtaposes photographs of the Frank family with images of historical events at the time to show how persecuted people such as the Franks were affected by political decisions and the actions of individuals.
“Visitors learn about the history of the Holocaust through the perspective of Anne Frank and her family. The exhibit illustrates how certain historical events governed the lives of the Franks, thereby demonstrating the effects of National Socialism on a German-Jewish family. Additionally, the importance of individual action then and now is a key component of the exhibit. Emphasis is placed on the distinction between individuals who chose to join the Nazi Party and become perpetrators, those who remained bystanders, and the select few who resisted Nazi tyranny.
“Anne Frank: A History for Today encourages visitors to learn more about “scapegoating,” anti- Semitism, racism, ethnic cleansing, and genocide as well as human rights, democracy, and conflict resolution. Moreover, the exhibit challenges the viewer to learn about international human rights laws and standards as defined by such documents as the U.N. Declaration of Human Rights and Convention on the Rights of Children.”
Yvonne Simons, Executive Director of the Anne Frank Center USA commented, “We are thrilled that Coastal Repertory Theatre is hosting one of the Anne Frank exhibitions and help forge inter-communal dialogue as a method to confront modern manifestations of hate - racism, ethnic and religious persecution, and homophobia.
“More than 60 years after the Holocaust, hate and hate crimes remain all too present within the world—with violent and devastating consequences. In the United States, alone, about 250,000 victims suffer each year from hate crimes, with offences stemming from religious hatred having doubled in recent years. Together with you, The Anne Frank Center USA hopes to contribute to this dialogue in our community and “make this world a better place”.
About The Anne Frank Center USA
The Anne Frank Center, founded by Anne’s father Otto Frank in 1977, honors the life of Anne Frank and her diary by making it a living history lesson of the consequences of anti-Semitism and other forms of hatred and intolerance. We reach out to young people throughout New York City and to museums and libraries across the US and Canada with her powerful story in order to educate people about current issues of religious, ethnic, and racial hatred around the world.
Additionally, the Center distributes traveling exhibits throughout North America, offers permanent and current exhibits in its New York City Gallery, as well as programs, lectures, and films to students and the community. The Anne Frank Center USA is a non-sectarian, non-profit educational organization created under IRS Code 501(c) (3).
For additional information about The Anne Frank Center, please visit: https://www.annefrank.com
Anne Frank Center Contact: Ellen Rich – [email protected] or 212-431-7993 x307
Dates and showtimes for THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK: Opens, September 14th, 2013 at 8pm and runs through October 6th, 2013. Friday and Saturday nights at 8pm and Sunday matinees at 2pm. Tickets range from $17 - $35.
For more information and to purchase tickets: (650) 569-3266 or https://www.coastalrep.com. Coastal Repertory Theatre is located at 1167 Main Street in Half Moon Bay, California
The Diary of Anne Frank is a gripping new adaptation by Wendy Kesselman, from the original stage play by Goodrich and Hackett, newly discovered writings from the diary of Anne Frank, as well as survivor accounts, are interwoven to create a contemporary impassioned story of the lives of people persecuted under Nazi rule. Anne emerges as a living, lyrical, intensely gifted young girl, who confronts her rapidly changing life and the increasing horror of her time with astonishing honesty, wit, and determination.
An impassioned drama about the lives of eight people hiding from the Nazis in a concealed storage attic, THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK captures the claustrophobic realities of their daily existence—their fear, their hope, their laughter, their grief. Each day of these two dark years, Anne's voice shines through: "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!"
"A powerful new version that moves the audience to gasp, then tears." —Associated Press.
"Wendy Kesselman's finely textured new DIARY tells a deeper story. A sensitive, stirring and thoroughly engaging new adaptation." —NY Newsday.
"Undeniably moving. It shatters the heart. The evening never lets us forget the inhuman darkness waiting to claim its incandescently human heroine." —NY Times. "An extraordinary theatrical adventure! Go and remember." —NY Post.
"…new DIARY is chillingly honest about the Holocaust. Wendy Kesselman's work has restored the terror." —NY Daily News.
The play is complemented by the profoundly moving traveling exhibit, Anne Frank--A History for Today. According to Michael Lederman, Artistic Director for Coastal Rep, "The life story of Anne Frank is the centerpiece of this exhibition. The family’s story reflects world events prior to, during, and after the period of Nazi dictatorship. The exhibit juxtaposes photographs of the Frank family with images of historical events at the time to show how persecuted people such as the Franks were affected by political decisions and the actions of individuals.
“Visitors learn about the history of the Holocaust through the perspective of Anne Frank and her family. The exhibit illustrates how certain historical events governed the lives of the Franks, thereby demonstrating the effects of National Socialism on a German-Jewish family. Additionally, the importance of individual action then and now is a key component of the exhibit. Emphasis is placed on the distinction between individuals who chose to join the Nazi Party and become perpetrators, those who remained bystanders, and the select few who resisted Nazi tyranny.
“Anne Frank: A History for Today encourages visitors to learn more about “scapegoating,” anti- Semitism, racism, ethnic cleansing, and genocide as well as human rights, democracy, and conflict resolution. Moreover, the exhibit challenges the viewer to learn about international human rights laws and standards as defined by such documents as the U.N. Declaration of Human Rights and Convention on the Rights of Children.”
Yvonne Simons, Executive Director of the Anne Frank Center USA commented, “We are thrilled that Coastal Repertory Theatre is hosting one of the Anne Frank exhibitions and help forge inter-communal dialogue as a method to confront modern manifestations of hate - racism, ethnic and religious persecution, and homophobia.
“More than 60 years after the Holocaust, hate and hate crimes remain all too present within the world—with violent and devastating consequences. In the United States, alone, about 250,000 victims suffer each year from hate crimes, with offences stemming from religious hatred having doubled in recent years. Together with you, The Anne Frank Center USA hopes to contribute to this dialogue in our community and “make this world a better place”.
About The Anne Frank Center USA
The Anne Frank Center, founded by Anne’s father Otto Frank in 1977, honors the life of Anne Frank and her diary by making it a living history lesson of the consequences of anti-Semitism and other forms of hatred and intolerance. We reach out to young people throughout New York City and to museums and libraries across the US and Canada with her powerful story in order to educate people about current issues of religious, ethnic, and racial hatred around the world.
Additionally, the Center distributes traveling exhibits throughout North America, offers permanent and current exhibits in its New York City Gallery, as well as programs, lectures, and films to students and the community. The Anne Frank Center USA is a non-sectarian, non-profit educational organization created under IRS Code 501(c) (3).
For additional information about The Anne Frank Center, please visit: https://www.annefrank.com
Anne Frank Center Contact: Ellen Rich – [email protected] or 212-431-7993 x307
Dates and showtimes for THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK: Opens, September 14th, 2013 at 8pm and runs through October 6th, 2013. Friday and Saturday nights at 8pm and Sunday matinees at 2pm. Tickets range from $17 - $35.
For more information and to purchase tickets: (650) 569-3266 or https://www.coastalrep.com. Coastal Repertory Theatre is located at 1167 Main Street in Half Moon Bay, California
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An impassioned drama about the lives of eight people hiding from the Nazis in a concealed storage attic, THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK captures the claustrophobic realities of their daily existence—their fear, their hope, their laughter, their grief. Each day of these two dark years, Anne's voice shines through: "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!"
"A powerful new version that moves the audience to gasp, then tears." —Associated Press.
"Wendy Kesselman's finely textured new DIARY tells a deeper story. A sensitive, stirring and thoroughly engaging new adaptation." —NY Newsday.
"Undeniably moving. It shatters the heart. The evening never lets us forget the inhuman darkness waiting to claim its incandescently human heroine." —NY Times. "An extraordinary theatrical adventure! Go and remember." —NY Post.
"…new DIARY is chillingly honest about the Holocaust. Wendy Kesselman's work has restored the terror." —NY Daily News.
The play is complemented by the profoundly moving traveling exhibit, Anne Frank--A History for Today. According to Michael Lederman, Artistic Director for Coastal Rep, "The life story of Anne Frank is the centerpiece of this exhibition. The family’s story reflects world events prior to, during, and after the period of Nazi dictatorship. The exhibit juxtaposes photographs of the Frank family with images of historical events at the time to show how persecuted people such as the Franks were affected by political decisions and the actions of individuals.
“Visitors learn about the history of the Holocaust through the perspective of Anne Frank and her family. The exhibit illustrates how certain historical events governed the lives of the Franks, thereby demonstrating the effects of National Socialism on a German-Jewish family. Additionally, the importance of individual action then and now is a key component of the exhibit. Emphasis is placed on the distinction between individuals who chose to join the Nazi Party and become perpetrators, those who remained bystanders, and the select few who resisted Nazi tyranny.
“Anne Frank: A History for Today encourages visitors to learn more about “scapegoating,” anti- Semitism, racism, ethnic cleansing, and genocide as well as human rights, democracy, and conflict resolution. Moreover, the exhibit challenges the viewer to learn about international human rights laws and standards as defined by such documents as the U.N. Declaration of Human Rights and Convention on the Rights of Children.”
Yvonne Simons, Executive Director of the Anne Frank Center USA commented, “We are thrilled that Coastal Repertory Theatre is hosting one of the Anne Frank exhibitions and help forge inter-communal dialogue as a method to confront modern manifestations of hate - racism, ethnic and religious persecution, and homophobia.
“More than 60 years after the Holocaust, hate and hate crimes remain all too present within the world—with violent and devastating consequences. In the United States, alone, about 250,000 victims suffer each year from hate crimes, with offences stemming from religious hatred having doubled in recent years. Together with you, The Anne Frank Center USA hopes to contribute to this dialogue in our community and “make this world a better place”.
About The Anne Frank Center USA
The Anne Frank Center, founded by Anne’s father Otto Frank in 1977, honors the life of Anne Frank and her diary by making it a living history lesson of the consequences of anti-Semitism and other forms of hatred and intolerance. We reach out to young people throughout New York City and to museums and libraries across the US and Canada with her powerful story in order to educate people about current issues of religious, ethnic, and racial hatred around the world.
Additionally, the Center distributes traveling exhibits throughout North America, offers permanent and current exhibits in its New York City Gallery, as well as programs, lectures, and films to students and the community. The Anne Frank Center USA is a non-sectarian, non-profit educational organization created under IRS Code 501(c) (3).
For additional information about The Anne Frank Center, please visit: https://www.annefrank.com
Anne Frank Center Contact: Ellen Rich – [email protected] or 212-431-7993 x307
Dates and showtimes for THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK: Opens, September 14th, 2013 at 8pm and runs through October 6th, 2013. Friday and Saturday nights at 8pm and Sunday matinees at 2pm. Tickets range from $17 - $35.
For more information and to purchase tickets: (650) 569-3266 or https://www.coastalrep.com. Coastal Repertory Theatre is located at 1167 Main Street in Half Moon Bay, California
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