Number the Stars to be Presented by North End Players

Portland's North End Players presents Lois Lowry's NUMBER THE STARS, adapted by Dr. Douglas W. Larche, directed by sue Harris, opening February 28. The show stars several Vancouver area actors.

The Story:

During the German occupation of Denmark in World War II, the Nazis closed down Jewish-owned businesses and began to round up the Jews for relocation to concentration camps for the final solution. Danish freedom fighters of all ages risked everything in daring, hurried attempts to rescue the entire Jewish population. In this stirring new play, young Annemarie and Kirsti Johansen face soldiers, interrogations, fierce dogs, personal danger, the loss of loved ones and their own fears as they try to help their friend Ellen Rosen escape across the ocean to Sweden and safely. 

Courage, faith, ingenuity and even their fledgling acting skills eventually win the day. All the drama, pathos, adventure, terror and humor that have made "Number the Stars" a national best seller (and winner of the Newberry Award and the American Library Association Book of the Year Award) come to life in this powerful adaptation. 

The Show:

Show dates are February 28, March 1, 6, 7, 8*, 14, and 15; Thursday, Friday & Saturday Evenings, house opens: at 7:00 p.m., curtain at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday Matinee, March 8, house opens at 1:30 p.m., curtain at 2:00 p.m.

Tickets are just $12 (click for purchases)

Location: The Bert Mann Theater, 7600 N. Hereford Avenue, Portland, Oregon.

Box Office / Reservations
503-705-2088

Our second week review will appear here on Saturday March 8 , due to schedule conflicts (sorry).