Location:
Wood River High School Theater
13800 W Wood River Rd
Wood River NE 68883
Event Description:
“My Broken Doll: The true childhood story of NE Holocaust survivor Bea Karp” begins as teenage Beatrice Karp learns she must leave post-war London to begin life anew in the United States. As Bea packs for the journey, each object she places in her suitcase floods her with memories of her life during the war. Audiences are instantly transported to the train rides, concentration camps and Nazi guards of Bea’s memory. Though tragic, this is also a story of acceptance, love and resilience. The play illustrates to audiences the importance of standing up for what they believe is right. “My Broken Doll” is based on the memoir of the same name written by Deborah Pappenheimer and adapted by Ernie Nolan. The play is produced in collaboration with the Institute for Holocaust Education in Omaha, Nebraska.