Duluth Playhouse

The fourth annual What She Said Festival celebrates female-identifying playwrights and directors. Submissions are accepted from playwrights from all over the country. The selected plays are then brought to life by local actors and directors over three nights, March 24-26. Contact the box office at 218-733-7555 or boxoffice @ duluthplayhouse.org.

Anne Frank’s historical writing has become a part of how we remember one of the darkest periods of human history. In defiance of her oppressive circumstances, Anne’s spirit transcends, as she voices her belief, “in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart.” The performance on May 19 at 7:30 p.m. will include American Sign Language interpretation.

Tony-nominated playwright Bess Wohl’s contemporary drama invites audience members to rethink their own childhood experiences. Thirty-two years after the Conlee children's parents disappear, their search for answers continues. This play is a glimpse inside the minds of children, their parents and the mysteries of childhood.

This dark musical tackles the tragic local tale with wicked dialogue and evocative music. The play looks at human behavior, law enforcement and the justice system, while recognizing that two human lives were taken on the summer night in 1977. The performance on June 9 will include American Sign Language interpretation.

This musical includes hit songs from the 1980s, such as “Holding Out For A Hero,” “Let’s Hear It For The Boy,” “Almost Paradise” and of course, the titular track. Music-lover Ren moves to a new town and discovers dancing is forbidden. This dynamic production celebrates individual expression, music and dance. Performance on July 7 at 7:30 p.m. will include American Sign Language interpretation.