By Cherie Bennett. Story by Cherie Bennett with Jeff Gottesfeld.
Product Code: A68000
Full-length Play
Comedy | Drama
Cast size: 4m., 7w., expandable.
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This multiple national award-winning new American classic, which was a hit in New York, is about the awakening of a modern teen Holocaust denier. Nicole Burns doubts the truth and cares even less, but ultimately comes face-to-face with the hell of the Holocaust, and—in an extraordinary sequence—meets Anne Frank on a cattle car to Auschwitz. We start out with Nicole in today's teen world of MTV. Hip-hop dancing, unfinished homework assignments, and young love are all transported with her to Nazi-occupied Paris, 1942-44, and then are brought forward again to the light and hope of the present.
Anne Frank and Me is an extremely powerful and moving play. Many of our audience members went out of their way to thank us for the production, tears in their eyes. Overwhelmingly, our young actors felt this was a life-changing, life-affirming experience.
Very cleverly written, good mix of humorous dialogue, due to the nature of the serious subject matter. Set can be as simple as you want. This script and a bit of creativity are a great mix.
Anne Frank & Me is a powerful play which evoked humor and tears. It teaches without preaching. The characters have depth as well as credence.
This is one of the best plays I have ever directed with teens. They love and relate to this material. It flows beautifully from one scene to the next and is written with wit and compassion. Excellent, Excellent play!!! * * * * *
The Holocaust seen/lived through teensÑit's funny, moving and totally enthralled the audience. This play was a huge success. It tells an important story in a way students could understand and relate toÑschool is still raving about it three weeks later!
This was an amazing production. The cast received standing ovations every night. Adult children of Holocaust survivors said they were "immensely moved," and considering their family history, that "isn't easy to do."
This is a powerful show that grabs an audience and holds onto them from beginning to end. A fresh perspective on the Anne Frank story and an accomplishment to produce. A compelling story that puts us behind the pen of Anne Frank and in her shoes.
A powerful play with an important message. A great play for high-school-age actorsÑchallenging but not overwhelming in its requirements.
WOW! My audience was transfixed. Long after the lights went dark a silence reverberatedÉthen applause.
Use simple set pieces that can be moved into gas chamber, attic, train, etc. Be accurate and dramatic with sound cuesÑBBC, Germans, etc. They greatly enhance the play.
Judy Carroll, City of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK