Etty is a touring one-woman
theatrical play based on the diaries and letters of Etty Hillesum,
adapted and performed by Susan Stein. Directed by Austin Pendleton.
Using only Etty Hillesum's words, Susan Stein's adaptation brings us to
1943 when Etty, a young Jewish woman, is about to be deported out of
Holland. As she prepares for the three day journey eastward, she digs
deeper into her soul to understand this
piece of history
and root out any hatred or bitterness, believing
that humanity is the best and only solution for survival. Etty's words,
insights and beliefs reach out from the Holocaust and allow us to see
the power of hope and individual thought in the most extreme
circumstances. In her gentle yet forthright way, Etty asks us not to
leave her at Auschwitz but to let her have a bit of say
in what
she hopes will be a new world.
Book Etty
You can book Etty at your venue. We perform Etty and lead discussions at primary schools, higher education institutions, community organizations, religious organizations, festivals, and nonprofit theaters.
Please contact us if you are interested in learning more.
Upcoming Events
| Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Nov 21 18:30 to 20:00. | University College London, North Cloisters - Haldane Room, London, UK - map | Performance of Etty with post performance discussion. Open to the public. Free. Limited seating. Organized and sponsored by UCL SELCS Dept of Dutch. Tickets can be reserved at Eventbrite. |
| 2011 Nov 26 17:30 to 19:00. | West Central Liberal Synagogue, 21 Maple Street, London, W1T 4BE, UK - map | Performance of Etty with post performance discussion. Open to the public. Donations suggested. Sponsored by the West Central Liberal Synagogue. |
| 2011 Nov 28 19:00 to 20:30. | Platforma Festival 2011 website, Club Row Gallery, Rochelle School, Arnold Circus,London E2 7ES, UK - map | Performance of Etty with post performance discussion at the beginning of the private view of the Counterpoint exhibition. Free and open to the public. In co-operation with Live Art Development Agency. |
| 2011 Dec 05 07:00 pm | 13th Street Repertory Company, 50 West 13th Street, New York, NY, US - map | Performance of Etty with post-performance discussion. This is part of A Celebration of Women, solo shows written and performed by women. Open to the public. Tickets prices are $20 for adults, $15 for students with ID, and seniors. Tickets can be purchased by visiting the box office, calling the box office at +1 212 675 6677, or online at TheaterMania.com. |