Based on the original text of the famous diary Anne kept as she hid with her family in the attic of her father's Amsterdam office building between 1942 and 1944, this monodramatic opera in 21 scenes is a deeply moving self-portrait of a spirited young girl — her will to remain courageous in the face of unimaginable fear, her joy at the sight of a blue sky, her budding attraction for Peter, her remarkable sense of humor, and her unending hope for freedom — until her story was tragically cut short.

This opera was first composed in 1968 and performed in Moscow in 1972.

We are proud to feature an all-female creative team, including Rachel Policar (National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene) in the title role of Anne Frank, and pianist Tina Davis (Artist Faculty in Piano at the University of Southern Maine).

Date & Time: May 5 & 7 at 7 PM.

Venue Partner: Maine Jewish Museum, 267 Congress Street, Portland, Maine, in the Etz Chaim Synagogue.

Performance: Our evening will begin with a brief presentation about the life and diary of Anne Frank by Professor Abraham Peck, founding director of the Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Studies program at the University of Maine at Augusta. The performance will be 90 minutes in total, performed without intermission, and sung in English.

Safety: All attendees, regardless of vaccination status are advised to wear a face mask while inside the performance venue. Masks will be strongly recommended, encouraged, and appreciated! If you require a mask, N95 masks will be made available at the door, free of charge.

Attendees age 5+ will be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or provide printed proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test from an authorized provider within 72 hours prior to the event start time, or a negative rapid test within 12 hours prior to the event start time, including at-home test options. A photo ID matching the name on proof of vaccination or test will also be required.

If you, or someone in your household, are experiencing cold, fever, or flu-like symptoms, or you may have been exposed to COVID-19, we kindly ask that you not attend the performance, and may contact Opera in the Pines for a full refund of your ticket purchase. Safety protocols are subject to change in accordance with CDC guidelines, and we appreciate your support and understanding as we prioritize the health and safety of our community.

More information: The Maine Jewish Museum is a fully accessible venue, in accordance with ADA requirements.

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Founded by three Maine-raised artists, Opera in the Pines is an alternative opera company committed to reinventing the opera experience. We strive to provide other Maine based artists with the opportunity to showcase their talents, utilize unconventional spaces, and intimate performance experiences for both seasoned opera lovers and new audiences alike.