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(clockwise from center/floor) Adam Dodway, Zoe Kawaller, Anne Watters (kneeling), Barbara Blomberg, Stefanie Vinopal, Brian Haggerty, Leslie Engel, Dan Grinko, Bradford Harlan and Daniel Burke. Photo by Carol Rosegg.

This exciting confession just in from Leslie (Cicurel) Engel, who was Director of Personnel in the New York office from 1988-1992 ...

Unbeknownst to many C/D'ers, prior to getting into advertising I harbored a desire to become an actress. I studied Theater Arts in college, did summer stock, studied at Circle in the Square.. then real life took over. Prior to working at Chiat/Day, I kept my hand in the theater by co-founding and running a talent agency for 5 years. All of this to say that happily, after a 20 year absence, I'm back on the boards! I am featured in the St. Bart's Players production of The Diary of Anne Frank in the role of Mrs. Van Daan opening on February 12th and running through February 22nd. St. Bart's Players is the oldest community theater group in the city and produces 3 shows a year. This production is particularly timely as it marks Anne Frank's Jubilee celebration; she would have been 75 years old this year. On a personal note, returning to my first love, the theater, has given me a wonderful creative outlet and in this venue allows me to give back to the community as well. Hope some old friends will be able to attend a performance.

"The Diary of Anne Frank" will be performed February 12th to 22nd at St. Bart's Playhouse, Park Avenue at 50th Street, Manhattan, in the Community House of St. Bartholomew's Church. St. Bart's box office: 212-378-0248. Tickets: $20 Regular Admission; $18 Student/Senior Citizen.

For more information about the play, click here!