The Diary Of Anne Frank

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I have finally gotten the chance to go see my first play, The Diary of Anne Frank. I really did enjoy the play, even after seeing the movie almost a hundred times. From the stage setting to the wonderful interactions among the actors and actress I couldn’t shake the feeling of how realistic it felt. The emotions were there and I absolutely loved it. The central theme, production, and audience reaction were the most interesting part of this experience. The central theme of this play was focused on the interactions of the Franks’ Family during the Holocaust. Although they were in the time of struggle, in the time of need were they were still trying their very best to remain true to their self and remain as a family. The director of this play

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