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It is 1951 and Sid Silver is on a mission to be the guardian of one of the most moving and provocative accounts of the 20th century. Deeply moved by Anne Frank's diary, he is driven to bring her story to the American masses by promoting the book's publication and adapting the diary into a work of theater.

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Performances ended on Mar. 13, 2011.

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It is 1951 and Sid Silver is on a mission to be the guardian of one of the most moving and provocative accounts of the 20th century. Deeply moved by Anne Frank's diary, he is driven to bring her story to the American masses by promoting the book's publication and adapting the diary into a work of theater.

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Previews: Feb 1, 2011 • Opening: Feb 17, 2011 • Closing: Mar 13, 2011
Off-Broadway Plays Drama

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Cast

Sid Silver
Hannah Cabell
Performer
Matte Osian
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Written by
Rinne Groff
Director
Oskar Eustis
Set Designer
Eugene Lee
Costume Designer
Susan Hilferty
Lighting Designer
Michael Chybowski
Sound Designer
Darron L West
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