The book that introduced the Holocaust to a nation of children in a very accessible way will be performed in musical play form. Number the Stars will be presented on Sunday, May 22 and Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 7 p.m. Congregation Beth Judah, 700 Swarthmore Avenue, Ventnor, N.J.
Number the Stars is a musical play based on the Newberry Award-winning book of the same name by Lois Lowry. The story is set during the German occupation in Denmark during World War II. It tells of 10-year-old Annemarie Johansen, and her best friend, Ellen Rosen, during the time of the Holocaust. Friendship, courage and humanity are major themes.
The play features a local cast of all ages from Atlantic and Cape May Counties.
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Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance at Congregation Beth Judah by calling (609) 822-7116, ext. 101.
