Susan Stein is the author of Etty, an adaptation of Etty Hillesum's diaries and letters. Susan picked up the diaries in 1994 for fifty cents at a yard sale after her friend, Joan, recommended it. After reading the diaries, Susan wanted to give something back to Etty and keep her alive.
Susan Stein appeared in Arthur Miller's American Clock, directed by Austin Pendleton at HB Playwrights Foundation. She was seen at Luna Stage as the wife in Bathsheeba Doran's A Parent's Evening and in Pennsylvania as Rodney's Wife. Other roles include Louise in Lanford Wilson's The Great Nebulae of Orion, W1 in Beckett's Play, and Wanda in Christopher Durang's Wanda's Visit. Susan studied acting at NYU Graduate School and SUNY Purchase. She is on the faculty of Princeton Day School.
Austin Pendleton is the Director of Etty. Austin became interested in the project when he was introduced to Etty's diaries.
Austin Pendleton has an extensive career that spans over forty years. He is an American film, television and stage actor, a playwright, and a theater director and teacher. He was seen as Frair Lawrence at the Delacorte Theater's 2007 production of Romeo and Juliet; he played the Army Chaplain in their 2006 production of Mother Courage. He is an ensemble member of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company and the author of Orson's Shadow, Uncle Bob and Booth.
Ricardo
Barros became involved in the project following a reading
of the play. He says, It's nice to be with Etty. Despite
her circumstances she's someone you want to spend time
with.
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