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AUDITION:

The Diary of Anne Frank

Audition Dates:

SUN, February 9  12:00-2:00 PM |

MON, February 10  6:00-8:00 PM | 


[Callback date, if needed]

TUE February 11  6:00-8:00 PM

Audition Location:

The Bradley Playhouse
30 Front Street Putnam, CT

SHOW DESCRIPTION:

Dramatized by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett


The Diary of Anne Frank opens on July 6, 1942 in Amsterdam. Because they are Jews, the Frank and van Daan families move into hiding to avoid arrest by the Nazis. Mr. Kraler and Miep Gies, Christian business associates and trusted friends, help everyone get settled in the secret annex: Mr. and Mrs. Frank and their daughters, Margot and Anne, as well as Mr. and Mrs. Van Daan and their son, Peter. The outsiders leave, assuring the two families that they will help them in hiding for as long as it takes. As the families begin to unpack, Anne tries to get acquainted with the shy Peter. Over all these are the haunting words from Anne’s diary.

TIME COMMITMENT:

Rehearsals:
Sunday 12-4 PM
Mondays and Thursdays 6-10 PM

PERFORMANCE DATES:

(10) total performances 

April 25, 26, 27 May 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 


Student Performance Date:  

Thursday, April 24th during the day

MATERIALS & REQUIREMENTS:

  • Please plan to arrive at the start time and stay until the end time. Arrive early for parking and paperwork.

  • Please prepare a 2-3 minute monologue in the style of the show. 

  • Please pick a selection that showcases your emotional delivery. 

  • You are welcome to pick a monologue from the show.

  • You may be asked to do a cold reading from the script.


We are actively seeking and welcoming actors of all races, ethnicity, national origin, religion, mental and physical abilities, sexual/affectional orientation, gender and its expression.


Should you have specific needs or you have questions or concerns, please contact Rachel Terceira at annefrankbradleyph@gmail.com



AVAILABLE ROLES:

Please note: The ages listed in the description are the characters' ages, not necessarily the actors' ages.


Otto Frank (Male, stage age 50-55): Otto is husband to Edith and father to Margo and Anne. The annex is above his place of work where he ran a vey successful business before the war. He is the man behind all the planning leading up to the family going into hiding. He never gives up on his family and his the final survivor of the family at the end of the war. He published Anne’s journal.


Edith Frank (Female, stage age 40-45:) Edith is wife to Otto and mother to Margo and Anne. She is very nervous about going into hiding but tries her best to adjust to life in the annex. Anne struggles deeply to get along with Edith and they constantly fight.


Margo Frank (Female, stage age 16): Margo is Annes older sister. She is quite and reserved and sees the world through a more jaded lens than Anne. Margo becomes very sick in the annex and struggles to keep up her strength.


Anne Frank (Female, stage age 13): A strong, brave, light hearted 13 year old who still believes in good in the world. She views the annex as a fun adventure and keeps the faith that she will see a full life after the war. She is hopelessly optimistic, and tries to keep everyone in a positive mood.


Miep Gies (Female, stage age 33): Miep was a faithful employee of Otto and agrees to help the family when they go into hiding. She was absolutely essential in the success of the annex. She brought daily food, books and other supplies to the group as well as news from the outside.


Mr. Van Daan (Male, stage age 56): He is a very serious and stern man, but is not strong willed. He is caught sneaking around the annex for extra food and is constantly frustrated by his wife.


Mrs. Van Daan (Female, stage age 41): She struggles deeply in the annex, she threatens to leave and has a form of nervous breakdown. She loves the lavish things in life and struggles to adapt to a simple way of living.


Peter Van Daan (Male, stage age 16): Awkward, nervous teenage boy. At first relates to Anne and tolerates her spirit. Over time grows sick of her.


Mr. Dussel (Male, stage age 55): Jewish dentist who goes into hiding in the annex. He is a very nervous man and has to leave his wife to go into hiding. Leaving his wife is incredibly hard for him and effects him greatly. He gets very stressed over sharing a room with Anne and her nightmares and screaming scares him.


Mr Kraler (Male, stage age 48): Employee of Otto who is also instrumental in the success of the annex.


Nazi Men (3) (stage age 20-30): Nazis who raid the annex and finally capture the families inside.

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