[NEohioPAL] Only 4 Public Performances! Don't miss The Diary of Anne Frank at Beck Center

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

~ 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