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Performances start at 8 pm, except for matinees (m), which start at 2:30
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Last updated May 11, 2008
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Performances start at 8 pm, except for matinees (m), which start at 2:30
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Last updated February 21, 20April 9, 2008>
Albany, Oregon
The Diary of Anne Frank
A play by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett
Based upon "Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl"
Newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman
directed by Kay Roth
Performances: Apr. 25, 26, 27m, May 2, 3, 4m, 8, 9, 10, 2008
Plus a special April 29 performance at Crescent Valley High School for Holocaust Memorial Week (tickets available from CVHS)
Newly discovered writings from the diary of Anne Frank, as well as survivor accounts, are interwoven to create an impassioned, contemporary story of the lives of people persecuted under Nazi rule, and the spirit, passion for life and prophetic thoughts of one young Jewish girl living in Nazi-occupied Holland. A new adaptation for a new generation.
"Undeniably moving. It shatters the heart. The evening never lets us forget the inhuman darkness waiting to claim its incandescently human heroine." The New York Times
"Wendy Kesselman's finely textured new 'Diary' tells a deeper story. A sensitive, stirring and thoroughly engaging new adaptation." New York Newsday
The April 29 special performance is a partnership between ACT and the Corvallis School District with Oregon State University's Holocaust Memorial Week. Tickets for that performance are available only from CVHS, and are not eligible for ACT season ticket purchase.
Cast of characters
- Anne Frank - Ara Duddlesten
- Otto Frank - Joe Majeski
- Edith Frank - Leigh Matthews Bock
- Margot Frank - Taylor Moffatt
- Miep Gies - Brenda Sallee
- Peter Van Daan - Kevin Christensen
- Mr. Kraler - Terry Jones
- Mrs. Van Daan - BW Finley
- Mr. Van Daan - Jeremiah Allen
- Mr. Dussel - Eric Czernowski
- First man - Brian Fritcher
- Second man - Loren Dunn
- Third man - John Sams
The director
Kay Roth made her directing debut at ACT with last season's hit, The Cemetery Club. She has previously directed productions in Scio. Since joining ACT for The Rocky Horror Show, Kay has been a part of almost every show. In addition to time on stage, she has crewed several shows and serves on the board of directors as publicity coordinator. She lives in Scio with her husband Ken and daughters Sarah and Becky, who are also active with ACT.
