Storyteller Productions will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Ravensbruck concentration camp with a production of “The Hiding Place” the next two weekends.
“The Hiding Place” is the true story of Holocaust survivor Corrie ten Boom, adapted for the stage from her 1971 memoir written with John and Elizabeth Sherrill.
A deserted guard tower stands above the walls of Ravensbruck, the former Nazi concentration camp near Berlin.If you go
‘ What: “The Hiding Place” by Storyteller Productions ‘ When: 7:30 p.m. May 15-16 and May 22-23 ‘ Where: Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, Ga. ‘ Admission: $8-$12 (group rates available) ‘ Phone: 706-935-9000
The title refers to both the physical hiding place where the ten Boom family hid Jews from the Nazis and to the Scriptural message of Psalm 119:114, which reads: Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word “
When the Nazis invaded Holland during World War II, the ten Boom family joined the underground resistance to protect Jews and political prisoners from Nazi persecution. But when they were betrayed by a fellow Dutchman, they were arrested and imprisoned. Corrie and her sister Betsie were imprisoned at Ravensbruck, a women’s concentration camp in Germany. In her book, ten Boom credits her faith for helping her overcome her feelings of despair.
Producers caution that this is a work of nonfiction and may not be suitable for all audiences.
“While Storyteller is committed to family-friendly theater, we are also committed to theater with a purpose, and we believe there are significant lessons to be learned from the life of Corrie ten Boom,” says a news release.
“While tastefully and carefully presented, some of the realities of the ten Booms’ story may not be appropriate for some children, specifically as it related to life in a concentration camp. This show is not intended for young children, and parents should use discretion when bringing older children to the shows.”