A production that combines the voices of Anne Frank and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. April 15, 2021 [St. Petersburg, FL] — The Florida Holocaust Museum is excited to present the production, Letters From Anne & Martin, streaming live on our Facebook pagefor free on Thursday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m. Combining the iconic voices of Anne Frank and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., this compelling production evokes the timeless message of hope for peace and a more united world. The production is a dramatic presentation of parallel worlds and kindred spirits in our history, drawn entirely from the text of Anne Frank’s The Diary of a Young Girl (1947, expanded 1995) and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Letter from Birmingham Jail (1963). A virtual live performance will also be offered to all Florida middle and high schools in partnership with The Florida Department of Education on Friday, April 23 at 11:00 a.m. To register for the Florida middle and high school performance, click here. This performance will also be recorded and available on-demand after the event. If you have questions about the school performance, please email: education@thefhm.org. This production was written, produced, and directed by The Anne Frank Center for Mutual Respect. Letters From Anne & Martin was conceived by Hannah Vaughn, developed by Alexandra Gellner, and directed by Mario Haynes. Parish Bradley is cast as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Olivia Konteatis is cast as Anne Frank. Thank you to our sponsors: Massey Law Group, P.A. and the Florida Bar Committee on Diversity & Inclusion. This project is also sponsored in part by the Florida Department of Education. To learn more about the program, click here. Please note: Since we are a public page, you do not need to have a Facebook account or log into Facebook to access this program. To access the virtual program, go to https://www.facebook.com/TheFHM and then you can join us without having to register or log into an account. Thank you for joining us virtually. Reach out to rfreeman@thefhm.org with any questions or to coordinate interviews. Stay engaged with The FHM online through the Museum’s virtual tour, virtual resources, online curriculum, collections, Holocaust Survivor testimonies, and on its social media pages Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. About The Florida Holocaust MuseumOne of the largest Holocaust museums in the country, and one of three nationally accredited Holocaust museums, The Florida Holocaust Museum honors the memory of millions of men, women and children who suffered or died in the Holocaust. The FHM is dedicated to teaching members of all races and cultures the inherent worth and dignity of human life in order to prevent future genocides. For additional information, please visit www.TheFHM.org |