"In spite

of everything, I still believe that people are good at heart." Anne

Frank.

The story of

Anne Frank is a familiar one. Forced to hide from the Nazis with her family

and four others in an attic for over two years, Frank wrote about her

experiences in her diary. After the war, one of the family's friends had

her diary published.

Since its first

publication, "The Diary of Anne Frank" has been translated into

67 languages and has been produced as a play and movie. Two local theater

companies are doing very different productions of this classic and agonizingly

true tale starting this week.

Southside Theatre

Guild in Fairburn will present "The Diary Of Anne Frank" beginning

tomorrow. The play is a new adaptation of the original stage play and

newly discovered writings from her diary.

The Main Street

Players of Griffin will present "Yours, Anne," a musical adaptation

of "The Diary of Anne Frank." It will be the first show in the

group's new theater at 115 North Hill St., Griffin. "Yours, Anne"

originally opened in New York in 1985 and ran for six months at Playhouse

91.

Anne Frank's

story is a touching one filled with humor and passion. Not only was Frank

dealing with the constant fear of being found by the Nazis, but she was

dealing with the normal emotions of a teenage girl. Her experiences through

such a turbulent time in history as well as her life have made her story

resonate with millions of readers.

Southside Theatre

Guild will present "The Diary of Anne Frank" Thursdays-Saturdays

through Oct. 6. Performances will be at 8 p.m. and admission is $12 for

adults and $10 for students. Phone 770-969-0956.

The Main Street

Players will present "Yours, Anne" Thursdays through Sundays

through Sept. 30. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and

at 3 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $15 for adults and $12 for students and

seniors. Phone 770-229-9916.

The Griffin

Regional Welcome Center will also have a presentation of photos depicting

the life and legacy of Anne Frank. The center, at 143 North Hill St.,

Griffin, will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10

a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday and evenings by appointment.

Admission to the photo exhibit is free. Phone 770-228-8200, ext. 231.

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