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Slam Frank, nan critically acclaimed and provocative caller philharmonic that reimagines Anne Frank’s communicative “through an intersectional, multiethnic, genderqueer, Afro-Latin hip-hop lens,” will statesman a constricted engagement Off Broadway this September.
Previews statesman astatine the Orpheum Theatre connected September 17, precisely 1 twelvemonth aft nan commencement of nan developmental tally that brought attraction and praise to nan philharmonic conceived, composed and co-written by Andrew Fox with Joel Sinensky, and proceed done November 30. Official opening nighttime is October 4.
The musical, directed by Sam LaFrage, played to sold retired houses during its developmental position astatine Asylum NYC.
Inspired by a viral Twitter thread that asked, “Did Anne Frank ever admit her achromatic privilege?”, Slam Frank imagines what happens erstwhile a progressive organization theatre institution decides to toggle shape Anne Frank’s communicative into an intersectional, multiethnic, genderqueer, Afro-Latin hip-hop musical. Producers picture nan philharmonic arsenic “part satire, portion reckoning, each conversation-starter.”
Casting was not announced.
