"Think about what you would do if you were in the situation of the family or even the helpers," Kash says. "This is a story about tolerance. It all stems from our intolerance and not viewing other people who are different from us as being human."

Kash says the only way to change this sentiment is one person at a time.

"We all have prejudice in us," she says. "We can't ignore that we have it, but we have to check it, and you have to correct yourself and check other people. This is what this play does so well. When the family gets carted off at the end and you wonder what happened to them, you're bereft. It's not about numbers -- 10 million people or 6 million people -- it's about people and the ones that you personally knew."

"The Diary of Anne Frank" continues until Nov. 4.

The Segal Centre for Performing Arts at the Saidye is at 5170 Cote St. Catherine Road. Take 15 North and continue over the Champlain Bridge. Take exit 66, Cote St. Luc/Queen Mary and continue on the Decarie Expressway service road for about five minutes. Turn right on Cote Ste. Catherine Road. The Segal Centre is two blocks on your right.

Tickets cost from $30 to $43 for adult admission, $28 to $39 for seniors, and $21 for students at all times. Performance times are Monday to Thursday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 8:30 p.m., and Sunday at 7 p.m. Wednesday and Sunday matinees are also available. Call the box office at (514) 739-7944 or visit www.segalcentre.org.