Welcome to Stand Up Youth Theatre—where fresh vision meets decades of expertise. Though newly established, by the Dorfman Family Foundation, our team brings over 30 years of experience producing top-notch, engaging theatre for both adult and young audiences. We are passionate about creating high-quality plays specifically for students, blending creativity, educational value, and professional production standards.
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​Our mission is to inspire, entertain, and empower the next generation through stories that resonate on and off the stage.
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Live theatre creates emotional connection in ways textbooks and lectures alone cannot. Give your students an unforgettable learning experience that enhances character education, reinforces curriculum standards while fostering empathy, historical awareness, and thoughtful dialogue.
COMING: March 1st through March 12th 2027:
The Diary of Anne Frank
A Play by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett
Based upon “Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl”
Newly Adapted by Wendy Kesselman
Our productions allow you to give students the opportunity to:
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Analyze primary-source–based literature in a meaningful, real-world context
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Deepen their understanding of the Holocaust and World War II
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Explore themes of resilience, identity, prejudice, and the human spirit
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Engage in rich post-performance discussion and critical writing opportunities
Reserve your field trip today and bring history—and literature—to life!
Performance; Michael A. Guido Theater Dearborn, Michigan
The Diary of Anne Frank
Brought to you by
Stand Up Youth Theatre
This vivid production will help teach your students about the horrors of the Holocaust and Genocide. This production meets State guidelines in section 380.1168 for Social studies curriculum; inclusion of age- and grade-appropriate instruction about genocide.
Look at how a single candle can both defy and define the darkness.
Anne Frank
Performance; Detroit Institute of the Arts, Detroit, Michigan
March 1st through 12th, 2027 Weekdays at 10 am
Meets the core requirements for 7th and 8th grade
English and Social Studies.
Tickets: $15 per student
2 complimentary tickets per 40 students.
(Some subsidies are available through the generosity of our donors).
“In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart."
Anne Frank
Post show discussion; The Madison Center for the Arts​, Phoenix, Arizona
Preshow; Phoenix, Arizona
All performances are at the
Flagstar Strand Theatre
in Pontiac, MI
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Educators are forwarded study guides with pre and post show classroom activities
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Following each show, a post-performance discussion with the actors will occur.
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Lunch space is available if needed.
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Purchase Orders accepted.
Call (248) 284-1219 or email cbremer@standupyouththeatre.org
to book your school today.
Limited seating!
