Dear Anne, From Nina (one-act version)
Length: 40-45 minutes
Cast Size:
7 actors (5F, 2m)
Genre:
Drama
Sub-Genre:
Adaptation, Historical
Synopsis:
In February 1940, a young girl in Iowa pulled the name of a pen pal out of a hat. That name was Anne Frank. There was a brief correspondence before the Nazis invaded The Netherlands. The play is a coming-of-age reflection of that time from 1940-1942. While Nina and Jeannie strive to be “citizens of the world” in their tiny town of Danville, Anne and Margot try to live their lives in a world th...Read More
In February 1940, a young girl in Iowa pulled the name of a pen pal out of a hat. That name was Anne Frank. There was a brief correspondence before the Nazis invaded The Netherlands. The play is a coming-of-age reflection of that time from 1940-1942. While Nina and Jeannie strive to be “citizens of the world” in their tiny town of Danville, Anne and Margot try to live their lives in a world th...Read More
| Genre | Drama |
|---|---|
| Sub-genre | Adaptation, Historical |
| Length Type | One-Act |
| Theme | Coming-of-Age, Historical, Family |
| Cast Size | 7 actors (5F, 2m) |
| Approx. Running Time | 40-45 minutes |
* Minimum Royalty: $60.00 / performance
Script PDF: $10.00
Acting Edition Book: $10.99
In February 1940, a young girl in Iowa pulled the name of a pen pal out of a hat. That name was Anne Frank. There was a brief correspondence before the Nazis invaded The Netherlands. The play is a coming-of-age reflection of that time from 1940-1942. While Nina and Jeannie strive to be “citizens of the world” in their tiny town of Danville, Anne and Margot try to live their lives in a world that doesn’t want them. Includes notes for virtual performances.
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