The Diary of Anne Frank

by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett
Newly Adapted by Wendy Kesselman
Directed by Josh Costello

Awards and Recognition

  • Back Stage Critic's Pick
  • OC Register's Best of 2005: Noteworthy Ensemble

Reviewer Quotes

“ Outstanding...a harsh, wrenching, bittersweet tale ”

Orange County Register

Join us in celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Anne Frank’s birth and the 50th Anniversary of this Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett. Adapted from Anne’s The Diary of a Young Girl, the play chronicles the harrowing plight of the young Jewish girl and her family with realism and historical accuracy. Experience what has been hailed by the New York Times as “a lovely, tender drama” and “a moving document on the stage” by the New York Post.

Creative Team
  • Playwright : Frances Goodrich
  • Playwright : Albert Hackett
  • Playwright : Wendy Kesselman
  • Director : Josh Costello
  • Set Designer : Katherine Futterer
  • Lighting Designer : Jon Langrell
  • Costume Designer : Erika C. Miller
  • Dramaturge : Brian Boone
  • Stage Manager : Alisa Haase
Performers
  • Anne Frank : Kristin Norris
  • Otto Frank : Richard Comeau
  • Edith Frank : Annie Mezzacappa
  • Margot Frank : Melanie Gable
  • Miep Gies : Elise St. Clair
  • Peter Van Daan : Michael Irish
  • Mr. Kraler : Jeff Hellebrand
  • Mrs. Van Daan : Karen Webster
  • Mr. Van Daan : Don Walters
  • Mr. Dussel : Bob Campbell

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Venue Bette Aitken theater arts Center

Bette Aitken theater arts Center
5522 E. La Palma Ave.
Anaheim, CA  92807
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