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Nazi Protest at "Anne Frank" Play
Protesters waving Nazi flags disrupted a performance of "The Diary of Anne Frank" in Michigan, prompting condemnation and highlighting the contrast between the play's themes and the hateful demonstration.
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Fowlerville Community TheaterAmerican Legion Post 141Livingston County Sheriff's DepartmentMichigan Anti-Defamation League
Anne FrankSheriff Michael Murphy
- When and where did the protest take place?
- The incident occurred on Saturday night, and local law enforcement responded to the disturbance. While no physical altercation occurred, the protest caused significant distress to the cast and community.
- How did authorities respond to the protest?
- The protesters were asked to leave the property by American Legion staff and Livingston County Sheriff's deputies. They moved across the street and continued their demonstration before an argument broke out with a bystander.
- What was the response from community organizations?
- The Michigan Anti-Defamation League condemned the protest, stating that hate has no place in their community. The incident drew parallels between the play's themes and the real-life hateful demonstration.
- How did the theater production react to the protest?
- The Fowlerville Community Theater informed the audience during intermission about the protest outside. While some performers were shaken, they finished the performance.
- What happened outside the community theater production of "The Diary of Anne Frank"?
- A handful of masked men protested outside a community theater production of "The Diary of Anne Frank" in Howell, Michigan, waving Nazi flags.