"Anne Frank's story remains timeless, and it was one of my favorites as a child-largely due to its incredible personal insight into a tragic part of world history," said BCT Executive Artistic Director Burgess Clark, who is also directing the production. "Anne's unwavering faith in humanity is why I believe the story has been so popular for over 60 years and has come to define and transcend the holocaust. With this being the 70th anniversary of her senseless death, I feel it is our duty to introduce her compelling story to each new generation."
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK tells the story of a 13-year old Jewish girl in hiding from the Nazis in Amsterdam during World War II. The winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award, Critics Circle Award and many other honors, THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK is adapted for the stage by Frances Goodrick and Albert Heckett from the book Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl edited by Otto Frank.
Directed by Clark, the play features a cast of talented young performers including Andover student Alex Hanscom as 'Otto Frank'; Belmont student Isabelle Luongo as 'Margot Frank'; Beverly student Zehava Younger in the title role of 'Anne Frank'; Brighton student Joshua Mooiwer as 'Mr. Dussel'; Brookline student Kira Shannon as 'Edith Frank'; Cambridge student Kyla Frieden as understudy for 'Mrs. Van Daan' and 'Edith Frank'; Charlestown resident Kevin Paquette as 'Mr. Van Daan'; Jamaica Plain student Shayna Bredbeck as 'Mrs. Van Daan'; Lexington student Maya Fray-Witzer as understudy for 'Anne Frank' and 'Margot Frank'; Medfield student Julia Perry as understudy for 'Miep Gies'; Milton student Patrick Comer as 'Gestapo'; Needham student Jake Orozco-Herman as 'Peter Van Daan'; Portsmouth, NH student Elle Shaheen as 'Miep Gies'; Sudbury student Owen Sherrin as 'Gestapo'; and Wellesley student Boone Wilde as 'Mr. Kraler.'
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK will be performed at the Calderwood Pavilion, 527 Tremont Street, Boston, MA. Performances are April 18 and 19 at 2 pm, April 25 at 2 pm and 8 pm, April 26 at 2 pm and May 2 at 2 pm. Tickets are $27 and can be purchased by visiting www.bostonchildrenstheatre.org or by calling the BCT Box Office at 617-424-6634, x222. Grandparents Packages are also available that include 2 tickets to the show, a special souvenir and a photo with the cast. School matinee performances are also on sale through the BCT Box Office. This production is recommended for students 12 years and older. THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK is supported by BCT's 2014-2015 Presenting Sponsor WGBH.
About Boston Children's Theatre
For over 60 years, Boston Children's Theatre has served as one of the regions premier not-for-profit theaters. Named Best of Boston® 2013 and 2012 by Boston Magazine for Best Children's Theatre, BCT's mission is to provide access to exceptional theatrical experiences dedicated to fostering the artistic and personal development of diverse youth, with a focus on professional training and the development of new works. Programs at Boston Children's Theatre provide a unique chance for self-discovery and individual expression in a supportive, and productive environment. At BCT, talented and motivated students gather from across traditional boundaries and nationalities to learn about themselves, each other and the world as they create some of the finest theatrical productions in New England. www.bostonchildrenstheatre.org
