I have had the immense pleasure of bringing to life Miep Gies in The Diary of Anne Frank. Anne's diary was one of my favorite books as a child and I always held Miep in such high regard because of the commitment to both the families that lived in the annex and the memories that they left behind. This woman literally put her life on the line every day for her friends to make sure they survived the holocaust. After the war was over she painstakingly protected their memory and honored them by starting a museum, publishing Anne's diary and making sure no one forgot the story of little 13 year old girl.
This show has been interesting for me, since Meip is not onstage all that much. I have a lot more to do behind the scenes. During one scene change, I help 3 actors get dressed and ready for the next scene. Its fast paced and I always have to be aware and on my toes.
Miss Taffy did an amazing job creating a family from our cast. The show double casted most roles, and somehow she helped us feel like one cast, so when we had substitutions, the show ran as smooth as ever. The use of theatre games which sometimes seem silly at the time, really make the difference in creating a family unit. Some shows it is not necessary for the cast to be a unit, but in a show where the characters literally spend every moment with each other it is vital. I am blessed to have been a part of this production.
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