Shiva for Anne Frank

Shiva for Anne Frank

The Complex
6476 Santa Monica Blvd Hollywood

Rachel McKay Steele's solo show Shiva for Anne Frank celebrates Jewish identity, girlhood, community mourning, life, and begs the question of whether or not one Jewish comedian can and should relate herself to Anne Frank. Although Anne Frank is one of the most famous and recognizable young women in the world, her legacy is often infantilized or simplified so she can remain a saintly beacon from one of humanity's darkest chapters. In June, when Anne Frank would have turned 90, Rachel invites you to laugh, cry, celebrate and mourn as filtered through her own hilarious experiences of getting a nose job, rehashing her Bat Mitzvah, and sharing her favorite story of a one night stand (with a German). Audience members are invited to wear and take home custom-made yarmulkes, as well as arrive early to nosh on bagels and babka. $1 from each ticket sold will be donated to The International Rescue Committee. Read some of the show's rave audience reviews here: "More of a shared experience than your traditional one-woman show, Shiva for Anne Frank will entertain you, move you, enrage you, and leave you wanting to know more about both Anne and Rachel."

Thru - Jun 30, 2019