The Diary of Anne Frank
A Co-Production with
HERBERBER THEATRE CENTER
222 East Monroe Street, Phoenix
September 14-28
“The Diary of Anne Frank” is an adaptation of the book “The Diary of a Young Girl” by Anne Frank. The play details the experiences of Anne, a Jewish teenager who went into hiding with her family during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands in World War II. Set in a hidden annex in Amsterdam, the story captures the T existence of eight people who must live in silence to avoid detection by the Nazis. Through Anne’s diary entries, the play portrays her reflections on life, her hopes, fears, and the complex relationships among those in hiding. The narrative ultimately underscores themes of resilience, hope, and the human spirit’s endurance amidst profound adversity.
Based on the book by
FRANCES GOODRICH &
ALBERT HACKETT
Written by
WENDY KESSELMAN
“The Diary of Anne Frank (Adaptation by Wendy Kesselman)” is presented by
arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
Director………………………………………Jodie Weiss
Production Stage Manager…….Aurora Winger*
Lighting Designer………………………Tim Monson
Video Designer………………………….Ricky Araiza
Sound Designer……………………Chris Neumeyer
Costume Coordinator………………Haley Larson
Props Coordinator……………………Natalie Ward
Cast:
Anne Frank……………..Ariella Centeno
Otto Frank ………………Rusty Ferracane*
Edith Frank ……………..Brenda Jean Foley*
Margot Frank …………Spencer Wareing
Miep Gies ………………..Alison Campbell
Peter Van Daan ………Zachary Sciortino
Mr. Kraler …………………Beau Heckman
Mrs. Van Daan ………….Debra K. Stevens
Mr. Van Daan ……………D. Scott Withers*
Dussel ………………………..Jon Gentry
Nazi Officer ………………Drew Leatham
*The Actor or Stage Manager appears through the courtesy of Actor’s Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
This season’s projects are supported in part by a CCG grant for general operations from the Arizona Commission on the Arts, which receives support from the State of Arizona and the National Endowment for the Arts.