Article Reprints from DETROIT THE JEWISH NEWS Actors Are 'Frank' With Student Audiences fresh fish quality meats 1,„., CALL US NOW FOR DELIVERY SERVICE 626-4656 or 626-4657 AVAILABLE MONDAY - FRIDAY WINTER STEAK SALE r SUZANNE CHESSLER SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS Whole Beef Tenderloins• $ C 99 Only AI lb. Sale Ends 1/ 31/97 H 20% OFF LAMB SALE -4 Lean and Meaty Shoulder Lamb Chops S•299 Only L Sam Pollack (Mr. Dussel), Leah Smith (Margot), Jaye Cooper (Mrs. Frank), Carey Crim (Anne Frank) and John Michael Manfredi (Mr. Frank) participate in a talkback with student audience members. W `—, as it hard to learn all your lines?" 'Do you think you're like the character you're play- ing?" "Did you really kiss?" "Have you ever tripped going up and down the stairs during the play?" These were a handful of the many questions posed last week to cast members of The Diary of Anne Frank at the Millennium Theatre in Southfield. The ques- tions were raised by students from Seitz Middle School in Riverview and Chadsey High School in De- troit. During the run of the play, which is basically aimed at mid- dle- and high-school students, the actors and actresses come out as themselves after each curtain call. Sitting at the edge of the stage for a talkback, they allow the au- diences to satisfy their curiosity about what is needed for this pro- duction, how this production re- sembles others and the way actors work. When the drama closes on Feb. 7, more than 6,000 students will have seen the play brought to the public by the Jewish Ensemble Theatre (JET). "Young people always want to know how the actors are like the characters they portray," said Evelyn Orbach, JET artistic di- rector, who often introduces the play and leads the discussions. Last year, Anne Frank was a regular JET production at the Maple- Drake Jewish Communi- ty Center. With the development of a program for schools, the play was moved to the Millennium to accommodate larger audiences. Although time commitments required new cast members, orig- inal director Pat Ansuini was available. Working with a larger set for the larger stage, Ansuini decided to keep the cast on stage during intermission, emphasiz- ing the confinement needed to hide from the Nazis. For many young members of the audience, this will be their first time seeing professional the- ater. The talkback provides an ad- ditional learning exercise. Jaye Cooper, who plays Mrs. Frank, answered a question about mastering an accent to sound au- thentic. Carey Crim (Anne Frank), the daughter of veteran news anchor Mort Crim, recalled wanting to be an actress from the time she was in kindergarten. Paul Hopper (Mr. Van Daan) revealed that he — and other ac- tors - - try to keep on going when a mistake is made so the audience will not detect it. Jon Lanagan, 14, an eighth- grader from Riverview, com- mented on his introduction to professional theater. "I think I learned how the peo- ple felt," Jon said. "It seemed more real than a book because I saw the people instead of just imagining them. I think I'll always remem- ber it because it's the only play I've ever seen besides the Christ- mas plays at school." "Because the play showed how things really went on, it was more exciting than fiction," said Justin Simpson, 14, an eighth-grader at Seitz. Foundation funds and individ- ual contributions allow students to see the play at discounted rates. ❑ The Diary of Anne Frank runs through Feb. 7 at the Mil- lennium Theatm in Southfield. Student group performances begin at 10 a.m. Mondays-Fri days. General performances are at 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. For information. and discount opportunities, call (810) 788- 2900 weekdays and (81_0) 552- 1225 Sundays. High-quality article reprints can help your company in many ways: lb. Sale Ends 1/31/97 OVER 20 VARIETIES OF FRESH FISH DAILY BAKERS LOAF CHALLAH NOW AVAILABLE DAILY 32902 Middlebelt • Farmington Hi s • 626-4656 or 626-4657 Serving The Jewish Community For Over 45 Years! • Increased EXPOSURE for your product or service • Credible, believable information that consumers TRUST • Great SALES tools for trade shows, mailings and media kits • Powerful EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE for consumers and employees Contact (717) 560-2001 for complete information on how article reprints can benefit your company. American Heart 1/. ASSOCia t1011:. FT4PrvileArt Disease ;Rix! Syi.- 41,e, REPRINT MANAGEMENT SERVICES TM 147 West Airport Road Box 5363 Lancaster, PA 17606-5363 Phone: (717) 560-2001 Fax: (717) 560-2063 ©1 995. American Heart Association 05