Hana's Suitcase
Based on the book by Karen Levine
Adapted by Emil Sher
Originally published by Second Story Press
Directed by Sean Graney
April 11 – May 11, 2008 (Calendar)
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs Storefront Theater
66 E Randolph Dr
Call 312.742.TIXS (8497) for tickets or click here
$20 - $35
Groups of 10 or more call 877.4.GRP.TIX
Suggested for everyone ages 10 and older
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In March of 2000, a mysterious suitcase arrived at the Tokyo Holocaust Education Resource Center from Poland, bearing the name "Hana Brady." Based on real events, Hana's Suitcase is the story of two Japanese students and their teacher who embark on a worldwide journey to discover the story behind the name. Told through the eyes of school children, Hana's Suitcase presents compelling insight into the Holocaust that focuses on glorious moments of heroism, and the awe-inspiring poetry of this complex history.
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Sean Graney
Sean Graney, a Chicago Children's Theatre Artistic Associate, directed our summer 2007 production of Honus and Me. He is the Artistic Director and Founder of The Hypocrites and has been awarded two Jeff Citations and an After Dark award for directing. Sean most recently directed What the Butler Saw for Court Theatre and The Elephant Man for Steppenwolf for Young Audiences. In 2004, he was named Chicagoan of the Year for Theater by the Chicago Tribune.
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