Janet Langhart Cohen's Anne & Emmett
Jul 24, 2026 · DuSable Black History Museum, 740 E 56th Pl, Chicago, IL 60637 · Chicago, IL
About this event
One-act play by journalist-turned-playwright Janet Langhart Cohen imagining a conversation between Anne Frank and Emmett Till on prejudice and injustice. Four performances at DuSable: student/senior matinee and evening on Jul 24, special reception performance Jul 25, and matinee Jul 26.
Why we picked it
Two icons of the 20th century's ugliest crimes, in dialogue, staged at DuSable — the exact institution built to hold this history.
Good for
civil-rights students, teachers, book-club types
Need to know
Evening performance Jul 24 at 7pm; matinee options Jul 24, 25, 26. Register per performance on DuSable's site.
When
Jul 24, 2026
Price
$20
Organizer
DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center
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