Family Matinee: My Brother's Gift
The remarkable true story of Heinz Geiringe
My Brother's Gift
Playing at New Conservatory Theatre Center
Adapted by Claudia Inglis Haas
From the writings and memories of Eva Geiringer Schloss and the poetry and paintings of Heinz Geiringer
Directed by Andrew Jordan Nance
Based on the remarkable true story of Heinz Geiringer – neighbor and friend of Anne Frank – we follow the story of a young artist and loving brother living in unconscionable circumstances. A trained musician at only 15 years old and now forced to live in hiding and silence, Heinz turns to painting and poetry to express his everyday terror but also his faith in a brighter future. Through Heinz’s inspired paintings, nostalgic love of life, and his sister Eva’s remembrances, we are shown how art is part of our collective humanity and its power to help us cope, heal, and offer hope.
Performances are recommended for ages 10 and up.
Supported in part by Lesbians for Good of Horizons Foundation, The Libitzky Family Foundation Fund, LSP Family Foundation, and the generosity of NCTC’s individual donors.
