Image: DuSable Museum of African American History, Chicago
The DuSable Museum of African American History in Chicago is set to present 'Anne & Emmett,' a one-act play by Janet Langhart Cohen, from July 24 to 26, according to the museum’s newsletter and the event listing. The production is described as a powerful work that imagines a conversation between Anne Frank and Emmett Till, using their stories to examine prejudice, injustice, courage, and hope.
In its newsletter, the museum said it is presenting the play in partnership with Langhart Communications. The museum also framed the performance within a broader summer lineup of theatre, music, and cultural programming, noting that its schedule is “jam-packed” with live events. The July staging of 'Anne & Emmett' is one of several programs listed in the museum’s update, alongside music, workshops, a camp, and other public events.
The play brings together two figures whose lives have come to symbolize different but connected histories of racial and antisemitic persecution. Anne Frank, the young Jewish diarist whose life was cut short during the Holocaust, and Emmett Till, the 14-year-old African American boy whose 1955 murder helped galvanize the Civil Rights Movement, are placed in dialogue in a format meant to highlight the enduring relevance of their stories. The museum’s materials say the work highlights the impact of those histories on generations around the world.
Performance times listed by the museum include a Friday, July 24, 10 a.m. student and senior citizen matinee priced at $5, followed by a Friday evening performance at 7 p.m. for $20. On Saturday, July 25, the museum lists a 6 p.m. performance and 7 p.m. reception, with tickets priced at $30 and including the reception. A Sunday, July 26, matinee is scheduled for 3 p.m., with tickets at $20.
The DuSable’s announcement also places the production in the context of its 65th anniversary year. The newsletter refers to the institution’s recent appearance in a WGN-TV segment about its origins, anniversary, and current offerings, including its 'Paris in Black' exhibition and permanent collection. The museum says it aims to welcome visitors to the South Side for what it calls a mix of theatre performances, live music, and cultural storytelling.
'Anne & Emmett' is listed on Eventbrite as an event by the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, with multiple dates and ticket sales tied to the Chicago museum. The event listing confirms that the play is offered across the July 24–26 run. The museum’s newsletter notes that tickets are available now and directs audiences to the event page for purchase.
