VILNA: A RESISTANCE STORY
March 22 at 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Exclusive Free Event for Members
“Vilna: A Resistance Story” is a new musical that brings to life the extraordinary true story of Vitka Kempner, a 19-year-old Jewish woman who helped inspire the Jewish resistance movement in the Vilna Ghetto during the Holocaust. After the Nazis invade Poland, a fierce and fearless Vitka escapes to the free-spirited city of Vilna, Lithuania, where she joins a group of young artists and galvanizes them to take a stand against Nazi oppression. Vilna tells a long-overlooked story that has been praised as so important and relevant today.
Featuring a vibrant, klezmer-influenced pop score by composer and lyricist Kevin Cloud, Vilna: A Resistance Story includes songs described as “melodic and memorable—ranging from elegiac and melancholy to stirring and triumphant.” Hear the opening song: Vilna, My Vilna.
The salon performance will be followed by a Q&A and dessert reception.
This special event is our way of thanking our members for their generous support, which enables us to teach the lessons of the Holocaust and underscore the importance of standing up to hatred and antisemitism. Membership begins at $50, includes one year of free museum admission for your household, and is tax-deductible.
To become a member, please contact Libby Jackson at 248-536-9600.
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