[NEohioPAL] Only 4 Public Performances! Don't miss The Diary of Anne Frank at Beck Center
Fran Storch
fstorch at beckcenter.org
Fri Jan 25 12:42:29 PST 2008
Only 4 Public Performances!
Beck Center for the Arts presents
an encore presentation of
The Diary of Anne Frank
Directed by Sarah May
featuring most of the original cast
January 26, February 1 & 9 at 8:00 pm
February 3 at 3:00 pm
Mackey Main Stage
17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood
For tickets call (216) 521-2540
or online at www.beckcenter.org <http://www.beckcenter.org/>
~ This production is funded by the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation. ~
Cast of Characters
Anne Frank Heather Farr
Otto Frank George Roth*
Edith Frank Anne McEvoy
Margot Frank Lisa Siciliano
Miep Gies Dawn Youngs
Peter Van Daan Eric Fancher
Mrs. Van Daan Paula Duesing*
Mr. Van Daan Brian Bartels
Mr. Kraler Robert McCoy
Mr. Dussel Mark Cipra
First Man John Stuehr
Second Man Jon Fancher
Third Man Gareth Harris
*Actor appears courtesy of the Actors Equity Association (AEA), the
union of actors and stage managers.
Production Staff
Artistic Director Scott Spence
Director Sarah May
Stage Manager Rose A. Leininger
Scenic Designer Richard Gould
Costume Designer Alison Garrigan
Lighting Designer Jeff Lockshine
Sound Designer Richard B. Ingraham
Technical Director Joseph Carmola
Technical Assistants Clint Felker, Chris Young
Assistant Stage Manager Kirk Gaughan
Properties Manager Deanna R. Caudill
Prop Crew Mary Prevel
A complete copy of the press release including ticket prices is below.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
December 28, 2007
For more information: (216) 521-2540
Yvette A. Hanzel, extension 225
Scott Spence, extension 239
Beck Center for the Arts
Brings back four commanding performances of
The Diary of Anne Frank ~ new adaptation by Wendy Kesselman
Based on the original play by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett
January 26 - February 9, 2008
Beck Center for the Arts is privileged to bring back four commanding
performances of Wendy Kesselman's powerful new adaptation of The Diary
of Anne Frank, opening January 26 through February 9, 2008 on the Beck
Center's Main Stage.
Kesselman's compelling new adaptation of Anne's famous diary, based on
the original play by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, captures the
terrifying existence of eight European Jews hiding from the Nazis in
war-torn Holland for more than two years. This impassioned drama
depicts their fears, their hopes, their laughter, and their grief. Each
day of these two dark years for these eight individuals shines through
Anne's clear and powerful voice and for millions who can't tell their
stories.
The Diary of Anne Frank features Heather Farr as Anne Frank, George
Roth* as Otto Frank and Paula Duesing* as Mrs. Van Daan. Also, with
Brian Bartels, Mark Cipra, Kevin Coughlin, Eric Fancher, Gareth Harris,
Bob McCoy, Anne McEvoy, Lisa Siciliano, John Stuehr, and Dawn Youngs.
Director Sarah May is well known to audiences, most recently through her
direction of The Children's Hour and Boy Gets Girl at the Beck Center.
She received the Northern Ohio Live Award in 2001 for A Piece of My
Heart, and was honored by Cleveland Scene Magazine, which named her
Charenton Theatre production of Six Degrees of Separation the "Best
Theatre Production" of 2003.
"What a unique opportunity it is to get to revisit this amazing play
with most of our original cast intact!" exclaims May. "Two years ago I
had the honor to work with these great actors to tell Anne's story. Her
saga represents the tragedy suffered by millions during the Holocaust,
and it must never be forgotten! We are so thrilled to be able to
celebrate their courage and pass their legacy on." As part of Beck's
ongoing commitment to theater education, we will also be presenting ten
performances for school groups.
The Beck Center's production of The Diary of Anne Frank is funded by the
Martha Holden Jennings Foundation. Other sponsors include Cox
Communications, WFHM 95.5 The Fish Radio, Cleveland Jewish News, The
National Conference on Community and Justice (NCCJ), the Ohio Arts
Council, WCLV 104.9 FM and Lakewoodbuzz.com. Educational materials were
provided by the NCCJ. Programming at the Beck Center is made possible
through the generous support of The Cleveland Foundation, The George
Gund Foundation, The John P. Murphy Foundation, The Kulas Foundation,
The Eva L. & Joseph M. Bruening Foundation, The Abington Foundation, and
the Thomas H. White Foundation. Beck Center gratefully acknowledges the
citizens of Cuyahoga County for their support through Cuyahoga Arts and
Culture.
Show dates and times are 8 p.m. Friday, February 1, Saturdays, January
26 and February 9 and 3 p.m. Sunday, February 3. Student matinees at
10:00 or 10:30 a.m. on January 22, 24, 25, 29, 31 and February 5, 7, 12,
14 and 15. Special discounts available. For tickets to The Diary of
Anne Frank call the Beck Center box office at (216) 521-2540 or log onto
www.beckcenter.org. Ticket prices are $28 for adults, $25 for seniors
and $17 for students (22 and under with I.D.). Group discounts are
available for parties of 13 or more. Rush tickets for students (22 and
under with I.D.) are offered for $10 each on Sunday only, 30 minutes
prior to curtain, based on availability. Members of the Maltz Museum of
Jewish History will receive a $5 discount on each ticket purchased.
Beck Center for the Arts is located just 10 minutes west of downtown
Cleveland at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood. Free, convenient on-site
parking is available.
* George Roth and Paula Duesing appear courtesy of Actor's Equity
Association, the union of actors and stage managers.
Posted by:
Fran Storch
Marketing Assistant
Beck Center for the Arts
17801 Detroit Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 521-2540, x244
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