I got a note from Darren about his directoral debut and think it's something everyone should get to read. ATS actors Theresa Von Colln and Ian Dempsey (in his stage debut -- I hear he's doing great!) and Gayle Hutchens-Grooms (asst. director) are all part of this show.

AG

Hi, all. I'm directing "The Diary of Anne Frank" for the Olathe Community Theatre and wanted to encourage you to see the show for a few reasons:

1. It's been a terrific experience working with the cast and crew*, and their hard work deserves to be seen.

2. This is the 1997 Wendy Kesselman update of the play, which also deserves to be seen if only because it's a truer interpretation of Anne Frank's original diary.

3. This is my directing debut at Olathe, and I want them to have good audiences for this show!

Performance Dates: October 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20 at 8pm as well as an October 14 matinee at 2pm.

Location: Olathe Community Theatre, 500 E. Loula, Olathe, KS 66051. Directions below.

All you have to do is call the Olathe box office and tell them how many tickets you want to reserve for which performance: (913) 782-2990. You then pay for your tickets at the box office with cash or check when you show up for the show. It's easy. Here's the theater website for full info: http://www.olathetheatre.org/

Directions to the Olathe Community Theatre: Take I-35 to the Santa Fe exit (Olathe), then head west on Santa Fe until you come to Keeler Street. (There's a Sonic and KFC at that intersection.) Turn left and head south to Loula Street, then turn right and drive a few blocks west until you see the big church-like OCTA theater on your right.

*Cast and Creative Team:
Jessica Ims (Anne Frank)
Bob Hart (Otto Frank)
Theresa Von Colln (Edith Frank)
Maggie Blake (Margot Frank)
Lindi Wells (Miep)
Paul Anderson (Mr. Kraler)
Ian Dempsey (Peter Van Daan)
Pam Haskin (Mrs. Van Daan)
John Rubin (Mr. Van Daan)
Allan Boardman (Mr. Dussel)

Darren Sextro (Director)
D.K. Evenson (Production/Stage Manager)
Gayle Hutchens-Grooms (Asst. Director/Costume Design)
Spencer Musser (Set Design)
Craig McCann (Lighting Design)
Mike Haskin (Sound Design)
Angi Jones (Properties)