by Kelly Prince, West Orange High School
Living a life of once joy and happiness, but now unjustified and dispaired- The Frank Family remains locked up in their attic with the hope of saving their lives.
Lyman High School produces the show "The Diary of Anne Frank" with simple ease, and tranquility. The show itself, although mature, has a beautiful essense, and stage picture to it. The set, wonderfully designed, add a charm, but was quite big, perhaps too big for this show. The sound, ran by Angela Pimpinella, was a little muffled with the reading of Anne's diary, but the marching of the soldiars and horns was ran smoothly. Also, the lights, ran by Disney Bolin, was beautifully done, but the turning off and on the lamps (in the house)was distracting at times, but when done correctly, was spectacular.
Despite of a few projection problems, the actors did an amazing job fullfilling their characters, and letting them shine through. The role of Mrs. Frank, ran by Shannon Jennings, was done marvously, for each time she spoke I felt that Shannon actually was Mrs. Frank. Also, Anne Frank, Cayla Clifton, was portrayed quite realistically, and grew throughout the show. Also, Peter Van Daan, Adam Reilly, was wonderful, and was the glue that held the cast together.
"THe Diary of Anne Frank" was a marvously done show, with both cast and crew, and should certainly be recognized.
Originally published in the Backstage Noise, 2004
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