Kindertransport
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Cast
Eva-Ellie Crowley Helga-Kimberly Wieczner Evelyn-Justine Lassar Faith-Madeline Sharton Lil-Alison Gifford Ratcatcher-Maxwell Pava |
Production Staff
Director: Max Lorn-Krause Technical Director: Mr. Ryan DuBray Costume Supervisor: Ms. Martha Heller Stage Manager: Mandy Katz Costume Designer: Valerie Coimbra Scenic Designer: Drew Silverman Lighting Designer: Jackie Wolozin Sound Designer: Gaul Porat Asst. Sound Designer: Ben Chesler Props Master: Emma McAfee-Hahn Master Carpenter: Jackie Wolozin Master Electrician: Max Nathanson Costume Assistants: Allie Glickman, Lily Simon Dressers: Valerie Coimbra, Allie Glickman, Maddy Schulman, Lily Simon Light Board Operator: Han Park Sound Board Operator: Jessica Johnstone Set Construction and Lighting Crew: Sherri Ames, Ruthie Bolotin, Ben Chesler, Emily Conner-Simons, Alex Eby, Alexandra Lewis, Jacob Liverman, Gaul Porat, Drew Silverman, Albert Yu Producer & Poster Design: Mr. Jeff Knoedler |
A Brief History of Kindertransport
from The Kindertransport Association
kindertransport.org
In response to the events of November 9 and 10, 1938, known as Kristallnacht ("Night of Broken Glass"), the British Jewish Refugee Committee appealed to members of Parliament. It was agreed to admit to England an unspecified number of children up to age 17. A 50 Pound Sterling bond had to be posted for each child "to assure their ultimate resettlement." The children were to travel in sealed trains. The first transport left barely one month after Kristallnacht; the last left on September 1, 1939—just two days before Great Britain's entry into the war, which marked the end of the program. By that time, approximately 10,000 children had made the trip.
When the children arrived in England, some were taken in by foster families, some went to orphanages or group homes, and some worked on farms. They were distributed throughout Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland). Many of the children were well-treated, developing close bonds with their British hosts; however, others were mistreated or abused. A number of the older children joined the British or Australian armed forces as soon as they reached 18, and joined the fight against the Nazis. Most of the children never saw their parents again.
from The Kindertransport Association
kindertransport.org
In response to the events of November 9 and 10, 1938, known as Kristallnacht ("Night of Broken Glass"), the British Jewish Refugee Committee appealed to members of Parliament. It was agreed to admit to England an unspecified number of children up to age 17. A 50 Pound Sterling bond had to be posted for each child "to assure their ultimate resettlement." The children were to travel in sealed trains. The first transport left barely one month after Kristallnacht; the last left on September 1, 1939—just two days before Great Britain's entry into the war, which marked the end of the program. By that time, approximately 10,000 children had made the trip.
When the children arrived in England, some were taken in by foster families, some went to orphanages or group homes, and some worked on farms. They were distributed throughout Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland). Many of the children were well-treated, developing close bonds with their British hosts; however, others were mistreated or abused. A number of the older children joined the British or Australian armed forces as soon as they reached 18, and joined the fight against the Nazis. Most of the children never saw their parents again.