Hiding in the Open

Hiding in the Open adapted by Kira Obolensky

(8)
Productions (35)
Drama
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107 - 115 minutes
6 W, 4 M,  (8-14 actors possible: 5-7 W, 3-7 M)
Set: Flexible set; spare; furniture to move and indicate different settings.

An adaptation of Sabina Zimering's memoir, Hiding in the Open tells the true story of two Jewish sisters from Poland who assume false Catholic identities and work in a Nazi hotel during World War II. Living in constant fear of having their identities revealed, the sisters bravely face danger and the challenges of growing up while keeping their heritage a secret. Thrilling and heart-warming, this story of survival and teenage courage examines the bonds of family and human kindness in the face of great atrocities.

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Min. Performance Fee* $85
Standard Edition $13.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $150

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An adaptation of Sabina Zimering's memoir, Hiding in the Open tells the true story of two Jewish sisters from Poland who assume false Catholic identities and work in a Nazi hotel during World War II. Living in constant fear of having their identities revealed, the sisters bravely face danger and the challenges of growing up while keeping their heritage a secret. Thrilling and heart-warming, this story of survival and teenage courage examines the bonds of family and human kindness in the face of great atrocities.

  • Drama
  • |
  • 107 - 115 minutes
  • 6 W, 4 M,  (8-14 actors possible: 5-7 W, 3-7 M)
  • Set: Flexible set; spare; furniture to move and indicate different settings.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-463-9

Published Reviews

"A disturbing, true tale of double lives...demonstrates the power of truth-telling and the art that shapes it."

Lisa Brock, Star Tribune (Minnesota)

"Hiding in the Open does an admirable job of bringing Zimering's story of masquerade, deception, intrigue, loyalty, altruism and hope to the stage."

Doris Rubenstein, American Jewish World News

"'Thrilling' is the word my companion used to describe Hiding in the Open. I would add 'moving' and 'compelling.'"

Renee Valois, Pioneer Press (Minnesota)

Production History

NOV 10, 2023 - NOV 12, 2023
Sacred Heart School
East Grand Forks, MN United States
 Sacred Heart School East Grand Forks, MN United States
APR 19, 2023 - APR 19, 2023
McCutcheon Drama
Lafayette, IN United States
 McCutcheon Drama Lafayette, IN United States
OCT 23, 2022 - OCT 24, 2022
N/A
Naples, FL United States
 N/A Naples, FL United States
APR 01, 2022 - APR 30, 2022
Post High School
Post, TX United States
 Post High School Post, TX United States
NOV 13, 2021 - NOV 13, 2021
Springlake-Earth ISD
Earth, TX United States
 Springlake-Earth ISD Earth, TX United States
MAR 11, 2021 - MAY 05, 2021
Needville High School Theatre
Needville, TX United States
 Needville High School Theatre Needville, TX United States
MAY 02, 2019 - MAY 04, 2019
Scripps Ranch High School
San Diego, CA United States
 Scripps Ranch High School San Diego, CA United States
FEB 11, 2019 - MAY 06, 2019
Maypearl High School
Maypearl, TX United States
 Maypearl High School Maypearl, TX United States
NOV 16, 2018 - NOV 18, 2018
Stonington High School Drama
Pawcatuck, CT United States
 Stonington High School Drama Pawcatuck, CT United States
FEB 15, 2018 - FEB 18, 2018
Zion Benton Township High School
Zion, IL United States
 Zion Benton Township High School Zion, IL United States
DEC 15, 2017 - DEC 17, 2017
Las Cruces High School Drama Dawgs
Las Cruces, NM United States
 Las Cruces High School Drama Dawgs Las Cruces, NM United States
NOV 02, 2017 - DEC 01, 2017
Union Grove ISD
Gladewater, TX United States
 Union Grove ISD Gladewater, TX United States
NOV 02, 2017 - NOV 04, 2017
Trinity Hall
Spring Lake, NJ United States
 Trinity Hall Spring Lake, NJ United States
MAY 30, 2017 - JUN 30, 2017
Robbinsdale Area Schools
New Hope, MN United States
 Robbinsdale Area Schools New Hope, MN United States
MAR 24, 2017 - MAR 25, 2017
Bedford Community Schools
Bedford, IA United States
 Bedford Community Schools Bedford, IA United States
MAR 02, 2017 - MAR 03, 2017
Mother McAuley High School
Chicago, IL United States
 Mother McAuley High School Chicago, IL United States
NOV 11, 2016 - NOV 13, 2016
South Williamsport Drama Club
South Williamsport, PA United States
 South Williamsport Drama Club South Williamsport, PA United States
MAY 03, 2016 - MAY 05, 2016
TIMBERLAKE HIGH SCHOOL
SPIRIT LAKE, ID United States
 TIMBERLAKE HIGH SCHOOL SPIRIT LAKE, ID United States
DEC 05, 2015 - DEC 12, 2015
Lexington High School
Kearney, NE United States
 Lexington High School Kearney, NE United States
OCT 15, 2015 - OCT 17, 2015
Palisade High School
Palisade, CO United States
 Palisade High School Palisade, CO United States
MAY 01, 2015 - MAY 30, 2015
Spencer Public Schools
Spencer, WI United States
 Spencer Public Schools Spencer, WI United States
NOV 07, 2014 - NOV 08, 2014
Ripon High School
Ripon, WI United States
 Ripon High School Ripon, WI United States
NOV 06, 2014 - NOV 09, 2014
Bishop Kelly High School
Boise, ID United States
 Bishop Kelly High School Boise, ID United States
OCT 17, 2014 - OCT 19, 2014
Spring Lake High School
Spring Lake, MI United States
 Spring Lake High School Spring Lake, MI United States
MAY 08, 2014 - MAY 10, 2014
Arrowhead High School
Hartland, WI United States
 Arrowhead High School Hartland, WI United States
NOV 22, 2013 - NOV 23, 2013
Montgomery Area High School
Montgomery, PA United States
 Montgomery Area High School Montgomery, PA United States
NOV 01, 2013 - NOV 02, 2013
Yorkville High School
Yorkville, IL United States
 Yorkville High School Yorkville, IL United States
NOV 01, 2013 - NOV 09, 2013
Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ United States
 Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ United States
MAR 21, 2013 - MAR 23, 2013
Principia College
Elsah, IL United States
 Principia College Elsah, IL United States
NOV 13, 2012 - DEC 06, 2012
Gothenburg Jr/Sr High School
Gothenburg, NE United States
 Gothenburg Jr/Sr High School Gothenburg, NE United States
MAY 04, 2012 - MAY 14, 2012
San Marin High School
Novato, CA United States
 San Marin High School Novato, CA United States
MAY 03, 2012 - MAY 06, 2012
Glencoe-Silver Lake Schools
Glencoe, MN United States
 Glencoe-Silver Lake Schools Glencoe, MN United States
FEB 22, 2012 - FEB 25, 2012
Wayzata High School Black Box Theatre
Plymouth, MN United States
 Wayzata High School Black Box Theatre Plymouth, MN United States
FEB 27, 2010 - MAR 21, 2010
History Theatre
St. Paul, MN United States
 History Theatre St. Paul, MN United States
JAN 01, 2006 - DEC 31, 2006
History Theatre
St. Paul, MN United States
 History Theatre St. Paul, MN United States
No upcoming productions.
FEB 27, 2010 - MAR 21, 2010
History Theatre
St. Paul, MN United States
 History Theatre St. Paul, MN United States
JAN 01, 2006 - DEC 31, 2006
History Theatre
St. Paul, MN United States
 History Theatre St. Paul, MN United States

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