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The Diary of Anne Frank, Monticello Opera House
The renowned coming-of-age diary under the threat of Nazi occupation, now in a powerful updated adaptation for the stage.
This moving and profoundly important drama, drawn from previously unpublished portions of Anne Frank’s famous memoirs, follows Anne’s precarious coming-of-age time as she and her family hide in a secret annex space above her father’s former office in Amsterdam, while the Nazis are deporting Dutch Jews to their deaths. Each day of these dark years, Anne's voice shines through: "When I write I shake off all my cares. But I want to achieve more than that. I want to be useful and bring ... view more »
ADMISSION INFO
Tickets are $23 for the shows (discounts and upgrades are available - except Fundraiser matinee performance) and may be purchased via the Tickets link or by calling 850/997-4242. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door for all performances.
Tickets for the April 23rd HERC Fundraiser are $75 for Tier 1 seating and $50 for Tier 2 seating.
Phone: (850) 997-4242
INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES*
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The event will feature a 34-banner travelling exhibit in the downstairs Perkins Performance Hall entitled
‘Let Me Be Myself’ The Life Story of Anne Frank.
It shows the story of Anne Frank and contains statements of young people who had experiences with exclusion and discrimination, and serves as an inspiration to think about the consequences of Anne Frank's story for today’s society. 'Let Me Be Myself' is part of the international work of the Anne Frank House that reaches out to 40 countries.
The matinee performance of The Diary of Anne Frank on Sunday, April 23rd will be a fundraiser event to benefit the Holocaust Education Resource Council (HERC).
LOCATION
PARKING INFO
There is plenty of street parking around the building on all sides. There is also a large city lot across from the courthouse. After hours (after 5 pm) the Monticello News allows us to make use of their lot. Street parking around the back of the building is also available.
