We, the undersigned, call for the immediate cancellation of Slam Frank, a production that distorts and trivializes the true story of Anne Frank, a symbol of Jewish suffering and resilience during the Holocaust.

Anne Frank’s diary is one of the most sacred testimonies of the atrocities committed against the Jewish people. It is a deeply personal account of fear, hope, and the unimaginable horrors of genocide. Turning her story into a "slam" or any form of entertainment that prioritizes shock value over historical reverence is not only inappropriate — it is deeply offensive.

The Jewish community, Holocaust survivors, and educators around the world have worked tirelessly to preserve the dignity and lessons of this history. Slam Frank undermines these efforts by reducing a profound tragedy into a spectacle, risking misinformation, desensitization, and mockery of the very real pain millions endured.

Art and theater must be held to a standard of responsibility, especially when dealing with topics of such grave human suffering. There are ways to tell difficult stories creatively and thoughtfully — this production, however, fails to honor the memory of Anne Frank and all victims of the Holocaust.

We urge producers, theaters, and sponsors to recognize the immense harm this show could cause. We demand that Slam Frank be canceled before it opens, and that all future representations of Holocaust stories be approached with the reverence, truthfulness, and sensitivity they deserve.

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