Hana’s Suitcase

Hana’s Suitcase premieres in Omaha this November as a special one-time program combining live theatre with community dialogue. Presented by Circle Theatre in partnership with IHE, the event includes an Omaha Public Library discussion with special guest Lara Brady, niece of Hana Brady; exploring the story’s historical context, followed later in the month by a performance of the play.

Based on a true story, Hana’s Suitcase follows the discovery of a child’s suitcase from Auschwitz at the Holocaust Education Centre in Tokyo. As curator Fumiko Ishioka and local children investigate the life of Hana Brady, their search spans continents and uncovers a powerful story of family, loss, resilience, and remembrance. Through inventive multimedia storytelling, the production highlights how learning about the past can inspire empathy and understanding.