Anne Frank opens at Riverside

The Diary of Anne Frank is the story of a Jewish family hiding from the Holocaust in an attic, told in the voice of a young girl. Anne Frank's diary is one of the more remarkable historical artifacts from World War II; not only does it give us a personal perspective on the horrors of fascism, but Frank's optimism and gift with words show us the more hopeful side of humanity. Frank died in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in 1945; Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett adapted her story for the stage in 1955. In 1997, Wendy Kessleman adapted the play for a Broadway revival.

Riverside Theatre is staging Kessleman's version beginning October 22nd. Directed by Mark Hunter, it stars Natalie Kropf as Anne Frank. The play is a co-production with Cornell College; this biannual project gives college students an opportunity to work on a play with professional actors. More information here.