- Synopsis
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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 –Â RON DUNDONÂ +
Fanka Silberman –Â DIXIE EDWARDSÂ * +
Irena Gut Opdyke –Â ANNA HALSEYÂ +
Ida Hallar –Â JANE HOLEWAÂ +
Schultz –Â LOU IRWIN, JR.
The Visitor (Roman / Factory Worker / SS Officer) –Â MARK KUBEÂ +
Mayor of Jerusalem (Pre-recorded voice over) –Â RICK MOLLÂ +
Major Rugemer –Â ART NEMITZÂ +
Sturmbannfuhrer Rokita –Â BOB TERWILLIGERÂ +
Helen / Rokita’s Secretary –Â PATRICIA TERWILLIGERÂ * +
*Denotes Civic Debut
+ Denotes Academy of Theatre Arts Student
Crew
Assistant Stage Manager –Â ELVIN E. EAST
Director –Â FRED WESTERN
Scenic Designer –Â DAVID KYHN
Costume Designer –Â GRACE HERZOG
Lighting Designer –Â JESSICA WERBIANSKY
Sound Designer –Â JESSICA WERBIANSKY
Properties Master –Â STACY BARTELL
Technical Director –Â PHILLIP A. MILLER
Stage Manager –Â DAN SKARRITT
- Friday, April 25th at 2:00pm
- Saturday, April 26th at 7:30pm
- Sunday, April 27th at 2:00pm