The Diary of Anne Frank
Adapted by Wendy Kesselman
Directed by Marcia Kash
September 15 - October 10, 2009
Theatre Aquarius opens its season with the stunning Tony Award Nominated play the New York Times declares “hold(s) the attention with an iron clamp” and critics around the world say “should be seen by everyone.” A remarkable story of courage, valor in the face of insurmountable odds, and just plain human perseverance, the story of Anne Frank is a testament to the indomitable will of the human spirit in times of adversity! Anne Frank. This is her story.
Anne Frank: A History for Today
To enhance your experience of this moving historical account, Theatre Aquarius will transform the Ron and Donna Patterson Lobby with an exhibit by the Anne Frank
Center in New York during the run of this production. Explore this educational and informative exhibit about Anne Frank’s life, World War II, and the Holocaust as an added value to your ticket or subscription.
“Anne Frank: A History for Today” was developed by the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam and is offered exclusively in North America by the New York based Anne Frank Centre USA, Inc.
From Sept 15-Oct 10, the exhibit will be open every Tuesday 6:30pm-9:30pm, Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm, Thursday 12pm-4:30pm and 6:30-9:30pm, Friday 6:30-9:30pm, Saturday 12pm-5pm and 6:30-9:30pm, and Sunday 12pm-6pm.
Docents from the Art Gallery of Hamilton will be available to give tours of the exhibit on Thursdays from 12pm-2pm, and on Sun. Sept. 20 & 27 from 4:30pm-6pm.
GUEST LECTURE SERIES
As an added value to your exhibit and performance experience, please join us on the following dates for two amazing guest lecturers who will speak on themes related to Anne Frank and the Holocaust.
October 4th, 4:30pm - after the matinee performance, Frank Junger will discuss his experiences as a Holocaust survivor.
October 6th, 6:30pm - before the evening performance, Dr. Pamela Swett (a professor from McMaster University) will give a lecture on War and Genocide.
Cast
Natasha Greenblatt as Anne Frank & Tim Koetting as Mr. Frank.
Mairi Babb as Miep
Matt Baram as Dussel
Aubry Dalton Boothman as Krawler
Stephen Cullen as Nazi Officer
James Downing as Mr. Van Daan
A.J. Haygarth as Nazi Officer
Jeff Irving as Peter
Catherine McNally as Mrs. Frank
Lisa Norton as Margot
Theresa Tova as Mrs. Van Daan
Production Team
Director: Marcia Kash
Stage Manager: Rob Middleton
Assistant Stage Manager: Kathleen Harrison
Lighting Designer: Louise Guinand
Set and Costume Designer: Patrick Clark
