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Slam Frank: Anne Frank Musical Satirizes Privilege
6 Oct
Summary
- Musical reimagines Anne Frank as Anita, a Latina immigrant.
- Show satirizes social issues including privilege and identity.
- The musical features multiple endings and a hip-hop score.
The audacious new musical "Slam Frank" has opened, presenting a provocative reimagining of Anne Frank's story. This show centers on Anita Frank, a Latina character, exploring themes of privilege and identity. The narrative begins by questioning whether Anne Frank's diary would have gained the same recognition if penned by a young girl of color.
The musical takes a satirical approach, with the character of Anne now identified as Anita, a Latina from Frankfurt. Her family's migration to the Netherlands during World War II is depicted with alterations, including the loss of Abuela Frank and Anita's insistence on writing her diary in Spanish.
"Slam Frank" diverges significantly in its second half, moving away from strict historical adherence. The characters explore various identities, including non-binary, pansexual, gay, and asexual. The show culminates in several surprising and distinct endings, deliberately avoiding a singular conclusion to the historical events.
