Hitler’s Daughter
Monkey Baa Theatre Company
2 p.m. Sunday, March 17
Eisenhower Auditorium
Based on a novel by Jackie French and performed by Monkey Baa, a theatre for young people, Hitler’s Daughter tells the story of four children — Mark, Ben, Anna, and Tracey. As the friends wait for the school bus, Anna tells the imagined tale of Heidi, daughter of the most hated man in history. The play switches between Nazi Germany and contemporary Australia as Mark becomes engrossed in the story. Could Heidi have stopped the atrocities of war, genocide, and hate her father waged? Would Mark have acted differently in Heidi’s place? This intriguing play poses powerful questions about a frightening period in history and forces us to examine moral issues in relation to society’s fears and prejudices. Based in Sydney, Australia, Monkey Baa (as in monkey bar pronounced by an Aussie) has achieved critical acclaim and enjoys an international reputation for producing quality theatre programs for young audiences.
Recommended for ages 10 and older. Artistic Viewpoints, not Kids Connections, will be offered before the show.
sponsor
McQuaide Blasko Endowment
| Adult | $15 |
| University Park Student | $8 |
| 18 and Younger | $15 |
Audio Description
Audio description, which is especially helpful to patrons with sight loss, is available for this performance at no extra charge to ticket holders.
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Artistic Viewpoints, an informal moderated discussion featuring Hitler’s Daughter cast members, is offered in Eisenhower Auditorium one hour before the performance and is free for ticket holders. Artistic Viewpoints regularly fills to capacity, so seating is available on a first-arrival basis.
