"The Diary Of Anne Frank" Audition for the Theater
"The Diary Of Anne Frank" is looking for performers. Refer to the details below. About the project: In Wendy Kesselman's gripping new adaptation of the original stage play by Goodrich and Hackett, survivor accounts and newly discovered writings from the diary of Anne Frank are interwoven to create a contemporary, impassioned story of those persecuted under Nazi rule. Anne Frank emerges from history a living, lyrical, intensely gifted young girl who confronts her rapidly changing life and the increasing horror of her time with astonishing honesty, wit, and determination. An impassioned drama about the lives of eight people hiding from the Nazis in a concealed storage attic, The Diary of Anne Frank captures the claustrophobic realities of their daily existence – their fear, their hope, their laughter, their grief. Additional info: When you arrive, you will be asked to fill out an audition form. Please come with a list of your potential rehearsal conflicts. Multiple roles are available. No prior experience necessary. Many opportunities for families to participate together. All roles are open and unpaid. Callbacks, if needed and by invitation only, will be held on Thursday, Aug 28, in the evening. PERFORMANCES: Saturday, November 15 (evening) and Sunday, November 16 (afternoon) at B'nai Tzedek No rehearsals/performances will take place during any Jewish Holiday or Observance. If interested, please apply.
11 roles
Anne’s polite and practical father. Mr. Frank is the head of the “attic family.” His calmness and patience are an asset in the cramped attic and a comfort to Anne, who is very close to him.
Anne’s reserved and nervous mother. Mrs. Frank loves Anne, but she wishes she were more proper and polite, like her sister Margot. Because of her reserved nature, Mrs. Frank and Anne are not close.
Mr. Van Daan’s vain and finicky wife. Mrs. Van Daan prizes the material things of life, including a fur coat she brought to the attic with her. These traits all make her the center of much of the conflict in the attic.
An irritable former business partner of Mr. Frank. Mr. Van Daan’s family is invited to stay in the attic with the Franks. He is selfish and openly critical of others, especially Anne.
The son of Mr. and Mrs. Van Daan. Peter is a shy, quiet teenaged boy. He soon becomes a friend and confidant for Anne, and they share a first kiss together.
A dentist. Difficult to get along with, Mr. Dussell joins the Franks and the Van Daans after they have been in hiding for about two months.
A very well-liked, generous secretary in Mr. Frank’s office. Miep helps to protect the families in hiding. Along with Mr. Kraler, she brings to the refugees food, supplies, and news from the outside world.
A businessman who works with Miep to help protect the people in hiding. Mr. Kraler risks his life to help his friends.
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