Hana's Suitcase on Stage

"Sher’s interpretation of the story will lead to much interesting discussion with the many fans of Levine’s book."

"Hana’s Suitcase works as a play because it builds connections with its audience’s members."

"It's a strong testament to the forces that bring people together: imagination, curiosity and hope."

"Writer Emil Sher has adapted the story faithfully for the stage."

"This volume will serve as one of the most effective teaching models for Holocaust curriculums available."

"Hana's Suitcase is a thought provoking new play that is making its U.S. premiere right here in St. Louis... It's a powerful production, about two children caught in the Holocaust and a young Japanese teacher's determination to tell their story. It's a production you'll want to make sure to see with your kids."

"This compelling new play for families and young people delivers a sensitive message about why we must teach tolerance and acceptance."

"Hana's Suitcase balances entertainment and education wrapped in an engrossing theatrical package."

"The staging of Hana's Suitcase is magnificent... A production... willing to trust its young viewers with visual, thematic, and temporal complexity: the story involves frequent and alluring crossovers and interactions between the characters of the modern and WWII time frames."

"It's really neat to be able to compare the story and the script, the similarities and the differences."

"Sher's contribution, Hana's Suitcase on Stage, is a simply written, but powerful, teaching tool for middle and even high school students."

"It's an incredible story with the power to move both children and adults alike."

"It's a must-read and a must-see for teachers and schoolchildren from coast to coast."