Rutka

Rutka’s world is consumed by the usual teen concerns, like friendships, gossip, a new haircut, and the flickers of first love—all of which she documents in her diary. But the world at large is far from usual. It’s 1943 in war-torn Poland, as Rutka and her friends are trying to live life as normally as possible while confined in the Jewish Ghetto. With their futures and fates uncertain, they reach for hope, resilience, and resistance. The musical is an example of how even one small voice can make a difference in the world.
Format: Musical
Notes:
Neena Beber (book), Jocelyn Mackenzie and Jeremy Lloyd Styles (lyrics and music)

Snapshot

Original or Prominent Production:
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, October 2024.
Original Source Material: Rutka's Notebook: A Voice from the Holocaust
Nationality of Author: U.S.
Original Language: English
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