Production Photography: Molly Haley

Opera in the Pines presents our inaugural production and the Maine premiere of The Diary of Anne Frank, by Russian composer Grigory Frid. 

Based on the original text of the famous diary Anne kept as she hid with her family in the attic of her father's Amsterdam office building between 1942 and 1944, this monodramatic opera in 21 scenes is a deeply moving self-portrait of a spirited young girl — her will to remain courageous in the face of unimaginable fear, her joy at the sight of a blue sky, her budding attraction for Peter, her remarkable sense of humor, and her unending hope for freedom — until her story was tragically cut short. 

Performance: Our evening will begin with a brief presentation about the life and diary of Anne Frank by Professor Abraham Peck, former founding director of the Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Studies program at the University of Maine at Augusta.

The performance will be 90 minutes in total, performed without intermission, and sung in English, with English supertitles.

Safety: All attendees, regardless of vaccination status are advised to wear a face mask while inside the performance venue. Masks will be strongly recommended, encouraged, and appreciated! If you require a mask, N95 masks will be made available at the door, free of charge.

Attendees age 5+ will be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or provide printed proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test from an authorized provider within 72 hours prior to the event start time, or a negative rapid test within 12 hours prior to the event start time, including at-home test options. A photo ID matching the name on proof of vaccination or test will also be required. 

If you, or someone in your household, are experiencing cold, fever, or flu-like symptoms, or you may have been exposed to COVID-19, we kindly ask that you not attend the performance, and may contact Opera in the Pines for a full refund of your ticket purchase. Safety protocols are subject to change in accordance with CDC guidelines, and we appreciate your support and understanding as we prioritize the health and safety of our community. 

More information: The Maine Jewish Museum is a fully accessible venue, in accordance with ADA requirements. 

The Diary of Anne Frank is presented by arrangement with G. Schirmer, Inc. publisher and copyright owner.

This production will be funded in part by a grant from the Maine Arts Commission, an independent state agency supported by the National Endowment for the Arts.