On August 4th, 1944 Nazi soldiers raided an unassuming office building in Amsterdam. Making their way to the attic and through an “extraordinary” bookcase concealing a hidden door. The eight people living secretly behind it were arrested. One was a young girl and her name was Anne Frank.
Searching for “valuables” they emptied a battered old brief case onto the floor. Scattering a sea of papers and notebooks and a plain red checked diary onto the floor. Unaware that its contents held what come to be known as “the voice of the Holocaust” It would have been lost forever. If not for one woman whose courage had always prevailed,her name was Miep Gies.
Miep risked her life every day for two years in an effort to save Anne Frank , her family and the four others in hiding . She stood in bold defiance of the Nazi oppressors who had taken over her homeland.
If not for Miep we would not have “The Diary of Anne Frank”.
In 2020 and in a world that is crumbling apart Miep’s story and her indomitable spirit and courage is one for now and for all time...for the ages.
She was a reluctant hero, stating:
“There is no choice. When innocent people are in trouble you must help!”
Journey with the lady who “saved Anne Frank”. Learn her story. Her personal life, of her courage and her very special relationship with the girl who has been dubbed, “Hitler’s Most Famous Victim”.
Please join us for he premiere of “Saving Anne Frank: The Miep Gies Story” on August 19th, at 8PM EST which marks the 40th anniversary of the passing of Otto Frank, Anne’s father who ultimately gave the diary to the world. The performance will repeat on Wednesday August 26, 2021 at 8PM EST.
* Miep, although she would not accept the title, has been a hero of mine since discovered her at the age of 13.
We have been working on this show for quite a while and are very happy to finally have a chance to give it legs.
This event is online only and will take place over Zoom. There will also be a talk back over Zoom after the show with Peter and Dr. John Mac about the creation of the show.
