"My students were moved by the production of Hana's Suitcase. They were able to relate it to what might happen if they were taken from their families... Some even said their eyes filled with tears at the end. Pretty good testimony for 6th-8th graders!"

"Hana's Suitcase allowed my students to see what life was like, and how quickly it changed, for the Jewish people of Europe under Hitler. Empathy is key to developing consciences, and this play helped me to do that."

"Hana's Suitcase has taken on a life of its own in my classroom... Discussions revolve around hope, amazement that this could happen, betrayal, tolerance, the constant use of bystander, victim, etc. The children don't want me to stop the lesson each day; one day they even said I could take part of their recess... I have children that never get involved with discussions who are involved. I have children making connections constantly: text to text, text to world, and text to self... They get mad when I quit the lesson... They are so deeply involved that Hana could fill our day."

"Seeing the play, Hana's Suitcase, was a very valuable experience for our students. Learning about the Holocaust from a child's point of view changed everything."

"The students experienced the Holocaust through Hana and gained a deeper understanding of how prejudice can affect the lives of children."

"For many of my students it was life changing. I think they'll always remember that 5th grade was the year of Hana's Suitcase. I just cannot thank you enough for this experience. It will have a lasting effect on my students, parents, fellow teachers, and me."

"The eloquent performance of this remarkable story enabled our students to see the Holocaust through new eyes. Thank you for this opportunity."

"This production, and all the preparation [Metro Theater Company] provided to our students, was a highlight of our school year."

"Thank you for the privilege of being part of Hana's incredible journey."