World Premiere of COMPULSION at Yale Rep

Sid Silver (Mandy Patinkin) wants nothing more than to bring Anne Frank's story to an American audience, and he believes he's the right man to adapt the young girl's diary for the stage. But his passion spirals into a lifelong obsession when a New York publishing house reveals its own plans for what would become one of the most powerful and enduring documents of the 20th century.

Inspired by the story of Meyer Levin, Compulsion marks the Yale Rep debuts of Rinne Groff, whose plays have been praised for their kaleidoscope style (The Village Voice), and Oskar Eustis, the artistic director of The Public Theater.

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• Rinne Groff
• Oskar Eustis
• Hannah Cabell
• Mandy Patinkin
• Stephen Barker Turner
• Anne Frank
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[SFTheatreBear]

The current production at Berkeley Rep has vastly improved - better design (including his wife's wig... eek!), the script is more crystalline and acting is more focused,

This is an absolutely brilliant theatrical work, destined to be legendary... breakthtaking, compelling, riveting. Theatre at its best.

[turkaderr]

looks fascinating.

[IAMPRINCESSLUCY]

My son and I saw Compulsion a few days ago, while in previews. I'm taking my nephew tomorrow.