Irena’s Vow

April 25, 2014 — April 27, 2014

Carver Studio

Senior Class Reader’s Theatre Drama

Based on the life of Irena Gut Opdyke, this is the incredibly uplifting true story of one of the most courageous and unsung heroines of World War II. Germany has occupied Poland and Irena, a young Catholic woman, is forced to work as head housekeeper for a very prominent Nazi major. When she finds out that the Jewish ghetto is about to be liquidated, Irena takes it upon herself to shelter twelve Jewish workers in the safest place she can find. Risking her own life, she conceals them in the midst of countless Nazi parties, a blackmail scheme, and even the birth of a child. You won’t want to miss this story of hope and selflessness.

by Dan Gordon

Cast

Lazar Hallar – RON DUNDON +
Fanka Silberman – DIXIE EDWARDS * +
Irena Gut Opdyke – ANNA HALSEY +
Ida Hallar – JANE HOLEWA +
Schultz – LOU IRWIN, JR.
The Visitor (Roman / Factory Worker / SS Officer) – MARK KUBE +
Mayor of Jerusalem (Pre-recorded voice over) – RICK MOLL +
Major Rugemer – ART NEMITZ +
Sturmbannfuhrer Rokita – BOB TERWILLIGER +
Helen / Rokita’s Secretary – PATRICIA TERWILLIGER * +

*Denotes Civic Debut
+ Denotes Academy of Theatre Arts Student

Crew

Assistant Stage Manager – ELVIN E. EAST

Director – FRED WESTERN
Scenic Designer – DAVID KYHN
Costume Designer – GRACE HERZOG
Lighting Designer – JESSICA WERBIANSKY
Sound Designer – JESSICA WERBIANSKY
Properties Master – STACY BARTELL
Technical Director – PHILLIP A. MILLER
Stage Manager – DAN SKARRITT

  • Friday, April 25th at 2:00pm
  • Saturday, April 26th at 7:30pm
  • Sunday, April 27th at 2:00pm