Bringing history to life.
Our interactive theatre performances are a transformative tool, engaging students on a deeply emotional and intellectual level. They bring history to life, spark critical conversations, and inspire young people to act with courage, empathy, and understanding.
Conversations with Anne
This one-act solo show immerses students in the powerful words of Anne Frank, bringing excerpts from her diary to life in an engaging and emotionally-charged performance. Students connect with Anne on a personal level through this intimate portrayal –hearing her thoughts, fears, and dreams. The performance culminates in a Q&A session, where students can ask questions and engage directly with the character to deepen their understanding of Anne’s experience and the historical events surrounding the Holocaust.
More than just a history lesson—it’s a transformative experience that invites students to step into the shoes of one of the most important voices of the 20th century.
It fosters empathy and gives a human face to history, inspiring young people to reflect on the impact of intolerance and the importance of standing up for what is right. Through Anne’s words, students are reminded of the power of their own voices in shaping the future.
This play was really creative and I truly understood the emotion of where it came from. The play was extremely heart wrenching, and there were some moments that chilled me to the bone. I loved it!
7th Grade Student
Letters from Anne & Martin
A powerful two-person show, Letters from Anne & Martin draws profound parallels between the words of Anne Frank and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The performance combines excerpts from Anne’s diary with key moments from Dr. King’s Letters from Birmingham Jail, highlighting their shared themes of hope, resistance, and the fight for justice. Through the dialogue of these two remarkable figures, students are offered a unique lens on the struggles for human rights, both during World War II and the Civil Rights Movement.
The show serves as a bridge between history and the present, highlighting how lessons of the past are deeply connected to the challenges we face today. By weaving Anne’s reflections on the horrors of war with Dr. King’s calls for nonviolent action, the show is a powerful teaching tool for understanding both the Holocaust and the Civil Rights Movement. Students are empowered to see the relevance of these movements in today’s world, encouraging them to take a stand against prejudice, bigotry, antisemitism, racism and discrimination, to promote equality, and work towards a more just and inclusive future.
Letters from Anne and Martin’ is one of the most moving, thought-provoking performances I’ve ever experienced. These two voices together are a powerful force for peace.
Jenni Williams
These and other Anne Frank Center educational programs are made possible in part through funding from:
