This powerful play tells the unforgettable true story of Janusz Korczak, a pediatrician and head of a Jewish orphanage in World War II–era Warsaw. While the Nazis ravage his homeland outside, inside the walls of his orphanage, Korczak creates a world of beauty and grace for the children. Drawing on the power of theater and storytelling, he unlocks the doors to their hearts and souls, encouraging them to use their imaginations to transcend the horrific circumstances of their situation.
"Packed with the humor and vigor of children living in an enclosed world . . .
a timely and significant play"
—Talkin' Broadway
Hastings Studio Theater
77 Geary Street, Sixth Floor
San Francisco, CA 94108
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