Face Forward: Growing up in Nazi Germany

Face Forward: Growing up in Nazi Germany by Brendon Votipka

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Productions (61)
Drama
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30 - 40 minutes
3 W, 2 M,  (5-9 actors possible: 3-5 W, 2-4 M)
Set: Minimal.

Three young people growing up in Nazi Germany struggle to claim their identities and transition into adulthood in this collage play about ethics, family, and self-perception. Marian's father wants to hide a Jewish family, but Marian just wants to fit in. Ernst joins the Hitler Youth but has trouble fully embracing the lifestyle. Rebecca endures discrimination from teachers and students for her Jewish heritage. No answers come easily as these three characters experience ordinary growing pains in the face of extraordinary historical tragedy.

Pricing Information

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Standard Edition $11.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $75

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Play Details

Three young people growing up in Nazi Germany struggle to claim their identities and transition into adulthood in this collage play about ethics, family, and self-perception. Marian's father wants to hide a Jewish family, but Marian just wants to fit in. Ernst joins the Hitler Youth but has trouble fully embracing the lifestyle. Rebecca endures discrimination from teachers and students for her Jewish heritage. No answers come easily as these three characters experience ordinary growing pains in the face of extraordinary historical tragedy.

  • Drama
  • |
  • 30 - 40 minutes
  • 3 W, 2 M,  (5-9 actors possible: 3-5 W, 2-4 M)
  • Set: Minimal.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-515-5

Production History

JAN 25, 2025 - JAN 25, 2025
Kee High School
Lansing, IA United States
Kee High SchoolLansing, IA United States
NOV 14, 2024 - FEB 15, 2025
Gray Middle School
Groveland, FL United States
Gray Middle SchoolGroveland, FL United States
JAN 25, 2024 - JAN 25, 2024
Georgia College and State University
Milledgeville, GA United States
Georgia College and State UniversityMilledgeville, GA United States
DEC 02, 2023 - DEC 02, 2023
Danville HS Theatre Dept
Nobelsville, IN United States
Danville HS Theatre DeptNobelsville, IN United States
MAR 28, 2023 - MAR 30, 2023
Amos Comenius Memorial School
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NF Canada
Amos Comenius Memorial SchoolHappy Valley-Goose Bay, NF Canada
FEB 18, 2023 - FEB 18, 2023
Clover Hill High School
Midlothian, VA United States
Clover Hill High SchoolMidlothian, VA United States
FEB 04, 2023 - FEB 04, 2023
Clover Hill High School
Chesterfield, VA United States
Clover Hill High SchoolChesterfield, VA United States
JAN 27, 2022 - JAN 27, 2022
Trinity Christian College
Palos Heights, IL United States
Trinity Christian CollegePalos Heights, IL United States
OCT 22, 2021 - OCT 23, 2021
Blue Valley West High School Theatre
Overland Park, KS United States
Blue Valley West High School TheatreOverland Park, KS United States
SEP 30, 2021 - NOV 06, 2021
Twin Springs High School
Nickelsville, VA United States
Twin Springs High SchoolNickelsville, VA United States
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