TICKETS AVAILABLE THEATER GUILD WILL PRESENT 'THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK'.Byline: Daily News NEWHALL - ``The Diary of Anne Frank  Annelies Marie "Anne" Frank (listen ,'' which tells the true story of a young Jewish girl forced to hide with her family in a concealed attic for two years to escape persecution by the Nazis, opens Jan. 23 at the Canyon Theatre Guild Theatre Guild U.S. theatrical society. Founded in New York City in 1918 by Lawrence Langner (1890–1962) and others, the group proposed to produce high-quality, noncommercial plays. in downtown Newhall. Winner of a Pulitzer Prize Pulitzer Prize Any of a series of annual prizes awarded by Columbia University for outstanding public service and achievement in American journalism, letters, and music. Fellowships are also awarded. and a Tony Award, the local production will run through Feb. 15. ``Anne Frank wrote in her diary that she `wanted to go on living even after my death,''' director TimBen Boydston said. ``We are honored to have the opportunity to help make that wish come true.'' Guild newcomer Taylor Friedman plays the title role. Alanna Alanna may refer to:
Mr. Kraler is played by Robert Gaston and Margot is Sabrina Neuman. Playing Mrs. Van Daan is Jeanie Jones Johnson and Mr. Van Daan is Steve Marshall. Marc Steinfeld plays Mr. Dussel. This family play is considered a model for teaching tolerance and understanding. The playwright embraces the optimism and tenacity of youth by documenting Anne's journey into history. ``Everyone knows this play is such a great theatrical piece because it is the story of a Jewish family hiding in an attic from the Nazis,'' Boydston said. ``It is a slice-of-life story about a girl coming of age, first love and the age-old conflict between parents and their children. ``It also explores interpersonal relationships between strangers who are forced to live in small quarters. The close proximity of other human beings for an extended period of time leads to an entertaining look at the humor, conflict, despair and hope that results. It is a microcosm of humanity where both good and evil are shown.'' ``The Diary of Anne Frank'' is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service Established in 1936 by members of the Dramatists Guild and the Society for Authors' Representatives, Dramatists Play Service, Inc. (DPS) is one the premier theatrical publishing and licensing houses in the world. in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of . Performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Feb. 21. Special Sunday afternoon performances are scheduled at 2 p.m. Feb. 8 and 15. Tickets are $9-12 for adults, $7-9 for those 17 and under and for seniors. For reservations, call (661) 799-2702. The theater is at 24242 San Fernando Road San Fernando Road is a major street in the city and county of Los Angeles. It starts off in Castaic as The Old Road, passing through Santa Clarita and the Newhall Pass, where upon its intersection with Sierra Highway near the junction of the Golden State (I-5) and the , Newhall. |
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