South Putnam presents 'The Diary of Anne Frank'

Bringing Anne Frank and life in the annex alive in the South Putnam Production of “The Diary of Anne Frank” are (front from left) Courtney Huff, Megan Arnold, Ava Watson, Elena Emmerich, Stevie Keenan, (back) Brady Robinson, Griffin Jones, Garrett Pilcher, Craig Robinson, Devin Huff, (not pictured) Amelia Bewley, Brodie Carr, Brinlee Clark, Catherine Hodge, Samantha Jones, Kendal Thompson and Riley Wallace. The play will be presented at 7 p.m. this Friday and Saturday as well as a 2 p.m. matinee performance on Sunday.

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The South Putnam High School theater department will present “The Diary of Anne Frank” at South Putnam Middle/High School on Friday, March 12 at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 13 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 14 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for attendees under 12 years of age. Children under five years old are free.

Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the start of the performance. All attendees are to be compliant with protocols and procedures related to COVID-19.

Based on the accounts of life in the annex detailed in the book “Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl,” this incredible true story shares the experiences of a young girl, Anne Frank, who embodies the meaning of hope and love, navigating the treacherous and fearful landscape that was Europe in World War II.

Reading this diary for the first time, her father, Otto, recounts the heart-wrenching journey the Frank family made alongside the Van Daans, Mr. Dussel, Miep and Mr. Kraler.

Helping bring this story to life today are Megan Arnold (Anne Frank), Craig Robinson (Otto Frank), Elena Emmerich (Edith Frank), Ava Watson (Margot Frank), Stevie Keenan (Miep), Courtney Huff (Mrs. Van Daan), Griffin Jones (Mr. Van

Daan), Garrett Pilcher (Peter Van Daan), Brady Robinson (Mr. Kraler), and Devin Huff (Mr. Dussel).

“The Diary of Anne Frank” is directed by Jennifer Perrin.