The Secrets We Keep

In the mystical realm of the rusalki, a Jewish Polish woman, tragically taken during the Holocaust and turned into a rusalka, discovers an unexpected chance for revenge when she befriends a young woman who unknowingly carries the bloodline of her murderer. As she grapples with her desire for vengeance, she must confront the depths of her own humanity and the power of forgiveness, navigating the blurred lines between good and evil, and finding solace in the delicate balance between redemption and the eternal quest for justice. This poignant and evocative musical weaves together themes of loss, resilience, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.
Format: Musical
Notes:

Book and lyrics by Danielle Wirsansky.
Music by Frank Sanchez, Jane Achenbach, and Shannon Wolf.

Snapshot

Original or Prominent Production:
The Lab Theatre, Tallahassee, Florida, April 25–27, 2024. The Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater at The West Side YMCA, New York, May 23–26, 2024.
Nationality of Author: U.S.
Original Language: English

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