Auditions - the Diary of Anne Frank
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Director Kristen Ray Deal
Assistant Director Aleisha Mollen
Show Dates Aug. 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30
This remarkable drama recounts the lives of eight people hiding from the Nazis in an attic for over two years. Based on the real diary of young girl who was among those in hiding, it captures the fear, hope, joys, and grief of these individuals in an extraordinary situation.
Auditions – Monday June 8th and Tuesday June 9th at 7pm
Callbacks (if needed) on Wednesday, June 10th at 7 PM
Auditions will be open (no appointment needed), and you may attend either Monday or Tuesday evening. Plan to arrive around 15 minutes early to park and get checked in. When you arrive, members of the production team will be there to assist you and to provide you with an audition form to fill out. You are welcome to bring a resume and/or headshot to attach to your audition form, but it is not necessary. Once you have filled out your form and returned it to the production team, you will be assigned a number and have your photo taken with your number tag visible prior to being sent into the auditorium to find a seat and proceed with auditions.
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Specific audition sides will be available on the Theatre Denton website no later than Friday, June 5th. Full copies of the script are currently available to be checked out from the Theatre Denton business office and are due back no later than Friday, June 5th.
If callbacks are held, auditioners may be contacted by a member of the production team and asked to return on the evening of June 10th. Please note that not getting called back does not mean that you are not cast (and vice versa); callbacks are simply a helpful opportunity for the directors to expand on anything they feel they missed from the initial auditions.
SYNOPSIS
In this transcendently powerful new adaptation by Wendy Kesselman, 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.
CONTENT WARNINGS:
As this play deals with mature themes surrounding the Holocaust and life in hiding, there are several content warnings. These include antisemitism, discrimination, fear and emotional distress, violence and sounds of violence, and discussions of death. Some characters may also be seen smoking on stage. It is especially encouraged for the parents/guardians of children who are planning to audition to thoroughly read and discuss the contents of the script together with their child prior to auditions to determine if the maturity level of the content is suitable for them.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
5 women, 8 men (3 ensemble)
Anne Frank (14-18): The youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank, Anne is a lively, curious girl of thirteen at the beginning of the play. She remains optimistic throughout the months they are in hiding and always makes the best of the situation she is in. As her diary reveals, she is very introspective and creative and has a vivid imagination. Kissing required.
Otto Frank (40s – 50s): 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. Relationship Intimacy to be decided with the Intimacy Director.
Edith Frank (35+): 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. Relationship Intimacy to be decided with the Intimacy Director.
Margot Frank (16-20): Anne’s older sister, Margot is much more like her mother than Anne. She is quiet, modest and reserved: the complete opposite of Anne. Relationship Intimacy to be decided with the Intimacy Director.
Putti Van Daan (40s-50s): 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. Relationship Intimacy to be decided with the Intimacy Director.
Petronella Van Daan (35+): 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. Relationship Intimacy to be decided with the Intimacy Director.
Peter Van Daan (15-18): The son of Mr. and Mrs. Van Daan, Peter is a shy, quiet teenage boy. He soon becomes a friend and confidant for Anne, and they share their first kiss together. Kissing required.
Mr. Dussell (40s-50s): Difficult to get along with, Mr. Dussell joins the Franks and the Van Daans after they have been in hiding for about two months.
Miep Gies (25-40): 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.
Mr. Kraler (35-45): A businessman who works with Miep to help protect the people in hiding, Mr. Kraler risks his life to help his friends.
Nazi Officer and Policemen (M, any age, 3 roles): There are three officers who appear at the very end of the play. They do not have any lines except for some short commands in German, but it is their appearance in the play that changes the course of everything for the “attic family”. Rehearsals for these characters do not begin until Aug. 3rd. They will be included in the first read-thru rehearsal in June as well.
Assistant Director Aleisha Mollen
Show Dates Aug. 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30
This remarkable drama recounts the lives of eight people hiding from the Nazis in an attic for over two years. Based on the real diary of young girl who was among those in hiding, it captures the fear, hope, joys, and grief of these individuals in an extraordinary situation.
Auditions – Monday June 8th and Tuesday June 9th at 7pm
Callbacks (if needed) on Wednesday, June 10th at 7 PM
Auditions will be open (no appointment needed), and you may attend either Monday or Tuesday evening. Plan to arrive around 15 minutes early to park and get checked in. When you arrive, members of the production team will be there to assist you and to provide you with an audition form to fill out. You are welcome to bring a resume and/or headshot to attach to your audition form, but it is not necessary. Once you have filled out your form and returned it to the production team, you will be assigned a number and have your photo taken with your number tag visible prior to being sent into the auditorium to find a seat and proceed with auditions.
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Specific audition sides will be available on the Theatre Denton website no later than Friday, June 5th. Full copies of the script are currently available to be checked out from the Theatre Denton business office and are due back no later than Friday, June 5th.
If callbacks are held, auditioners may be contacted by a member of the production team and asked to return on the evening of June 10th. Please note that not getting called back does not mean that you are not cast (and vice versa); callbacks are simply a helpful opportunity for the directors to expand on anything they feel they missed from the initial auditions.
SYNOPSIS
In this transcendently powerful new adaptation by Wendy Kesselman, 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.
CONTENT WARNINGS:
As this play deals with mature themes surrounding the Holocaust and life in hiding, there are several content warnings. These include antisemitism, discrimination, fear and emotional distress, violence and sounds of violence, and discussions of death. Some characters may also be seen smoking on stage. It is especially encouraged for the parents/guardians of children who are planning to audition to thoroughly read and discuss the contents of the script together with their child prior to auditions to determine if the maturity level of the content is suitable for them.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
5 women, 8 men (3 ensemble)
Anne Frank (14-18): The youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank, Anne is a lively, curious girl of thirteen at the beginning of the play. She remains optimistic throughout the months they are in hiding and always makes the best of the situation she is in. As her diary reveals, she is very introspective and creative and has a vivid imagination. Kissing required.
Otto Frank (40s – 50s): 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. Relationship Intimacy to be decided with the Intimacy Director.
Edith Frank (35+): 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. Relationship Intimacy to be decided with the Intimacy Director.
Margot Frank (16-20): Anne’s older sister, Margot is much more like her mother than Anne. She is quiet, modest and reserved: the complete opposite of Anne. Relationship Intimacy to be decided with the Intimacy Director.
Putti Van Daan (40s-50s): 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. Relationship Intimacy to be decided with the Intimacy Director.
Petronella Van Daan (35+): 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. Relationship Intimacy to be decided with the Intimacy Director.
Peter Van Daan (15-18): The son of Mr. and Mrs. Van Daan, Peter is a shy, quiet teenage boy. He soon becomes a friend and confidant for Anne, and they share their first kiss together. Kissing required.
Mr. Dussell (40s-50s): Difficult to get along with, Mr. Dussell joins the Franks and the Van Daans after they have been in hiding for about two months.
Miep Gies (25-40): 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.
Mr. Kraler (35-45): A businessman who works with Miep to help protect the people in hiding, Mr. Kraler risks his life to help his friends.
Nazi Officer and Policemen (M, any age, 3 roles): There are three officers who appear at the very end of the play. They do not have any lines except for some short commands in German, but it is their appearance in the play that changes the course of everything for the “attic family”. Rehearsals for these characters do not begin until Aug. 3rd. They will be included in the first read-thru rehearsal in June as well.
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