GoodBYE marianne
by Irene Kirstein Watts

saturday, november 9, 2024 | 2:30PM
ALICE CENTER rotunda
170 N. Dearborn st. chicago, il 60601

sUNDAY, november 10, 2024 | 2:30PM
ILLINOIS HOLOCAUST MUSEUM
9603 Woods Dr. Skokie, IL 60077

This powerful commemoration presented in partnership with the Illinois Holocaust Museum, features a full-length dramatic reading of Goodbye Marianne. Directed by Raquel Torre (24/25 Maggio Directing Fellow), Goodbye Marianne is based on playwright Irene Kirstein Watts’ experience as a child in Nazi Germany immediately after the November Pogroms. Marianne finds one day that she is no longer permitted to attend school. Ultimately, Marianne’s parents must make an impossible choice to keep her safe. A story of hope and resilience in the face of a terrible unknown. The reading is 60 minutes with a post-show discussion to follow. Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center is a partner with the Jewish United Fund in serving our community.

Goodbye Marianne is appropriate for all ages and families are encouraged to attend.

Admission for both readings is free. Reservations are required.

 

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Goodman Theatre and the Illinois Holocaust Museum are proud to participate in the NJTF Remembrance Readings program honoring the victims, survivors and lessons of the Holocaust. May the unique power of theater in performance and education overcome the forces of bigotry, Holocaust denial, and serve as an artistic moral compass for future generations. This program is a collaboration between the Association of Holocaust Organizations, Theatre Communications Group and National Jewish Theater Foundation. To learn more about this program visit njtfoundation.org

ARTISTS

Raquel Torre

Director

Dani Goldberg

Stage Directions

Esther Fishbein

Marianne

Mira Kessler

Mrs. Kohn / School Secretary / Inge

Sam Hubbard

Ernest / Mr. Kohn / Mr. Altmann