Boston Children’s Theatre
Directed By Burgess Clark
Costume Design by Jez Insalaco
**Elliot Norton Winner for Outstanding Production

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Anne Frank tells the story of two families trying to hide out from Nazi occupation in Amsterdam during the years 1942-1944. These families were only able to afford a hideout because they were relatively wealthy, as reflected in the jewelry, coats and subtle finery in garments and other accessories. But as tension rises in Act II after being in hiding for so long, morale, as well as desire to dress, dwindles. Mrs. Van Damm for example, enters Act 1 in her fur coat and fascinator, but by Act 2 is down to a brown drab skirt and ratty gray cardigan.

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Photography by Leighanne Evelyn