CCT AUDITIONS - THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
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CCT will be holding auditions for THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, directed by Cindi East.
Auditions will be held at the Seventh Street Theatre in Chino:
Sunday, August 2 @ 1 pm
Monday, August 3 @ 7 pm
(Possible callbacks on Tuesday, August 4 @ 7 pm)
Auditions will consist of cold readings from sides from the script. Casting will be as authentic to the actual ages of the people as possible. That is to say, the actor must actually be the age or be able to convincingly play that age. It is vitally important to honestly list all conflicts with the schedule.
Summary:
During the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands, Anne Frank began to keep a diary on June 14, 1942, two days after her 13th birthday and twenty-two days before going into hiding with her parents, sister, and three other people. Hiding in the sealed-off upper rooms of the annex of her father's office building in Amsterdam, Anne and the others cope with the day-to-day struggles of life in cramped quarters, as the specter of tragedy looms, ever-present, over their every move.
Actual ages at entry to the annex:
Anne Frank – 13
Margot Frank – 16
Edith Frank – 42
Otto Frank – 53
Peter van Pels – 15
Auguste van Pels – 41
Hermann van Pels – 44
Mr. Kraler - 42
Mr. Dussel - 53
Miep - 33
Anne Frank (F) - plays 13 – 15, A spirited, witty, and perceptive adolescent. Warm, impatient, hopeful, and emotionally complex as she matures under duress.
Margot Frank (F) – plays 16 – 18, Quiet, studious, obedient, intelligent, and caring. She's a peacemaker and has a steady, respectful presence in the annex.
Mrs. Edith Frank (F)- mid-40s - A reserved, cultured, devoted mother, torn by her strained relationship with Anne. Tries to maintain harmony under intolerable stress.
Mr. Otto Frank (M)- mid-50s - Wise, compassionate, optimistic, and the group's anchor. Anne's beloved father and moral center, responsible for arranging their hiding.
Peter van Daan (M)– 15 – 18 - Introverted, shy, awkward. Gradually grows close to Anne and matures, forming a tender bond of friendship and first love.
Mrs. Petronella (Auguste) van Daan (F)– early - 40s - Loud, egotistical, flirtatious, and often meddling. Clings to comforts like her treasured fur coat but still has moments of vulnerability.
Mr. Hermann van Daan (M) – mid 40’s - Selfish, quarrelsome, often sarcastic. He's critical of Peter and others, and central to escalating tensions in the annex.
Mr. Albert Dussel (dentist) (M)– early to mid-50’s - A pedantic, hyper-critical, stubborn man. Troubled by cramped quarters and Anne's adolescence; adds tension by his presence.
Miep Gies (F) – early to mid-30’s - Loyal, courageous helper. Brings supplies and news, boosts spirits, and ultimately preserves Anne's diary.
Mr. Kraler (M)– early 40’s - Trusted friend of Otto Frank, aids in food provisions and hides the annex's inhabitants.
Any questions about the auditions or the show not answered here? Email director Cindi East: [email protected]
Auditions will be held at the Seventh Street Theatre in Chino:
Sunday, August 2 @ 1 pm
Monday, August 3 @ 7 pm
(Possible callbacks on Tuesday, August 4 @ 7 pm)
Auditions will consist of cold readings from sides from the script. Casting will be as authentic to the actual ages of the people as possible. That is to say, the actor must actually be the age or be able to convincingly play that age. It is vitally important to honestly list all conflicts with the schedule.
Summary:
During the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands, Anne Frank began to keep a diary on June 14, 1942, two days after her 13th birthday and twenty-two days before going into hiding with her parents, sister, and three other people. Hiding in the sealed-off upper rooms of the annex of her father's office building in Amsterdam, Anne and the others cope with the day-to-day struggles of life in cramped quarters, as the specter of tragedy looms, ever-present, over their every move.
Actual ages at entry to the annex:
Anne Frank – 13
Margot Frank – 16
Edith Frank – 42
Otto Frank – 53
Peter van Pels – 15
Auguste van Pels – 41
Hermann van Pels – 44
Mr. Kraler - 42
Mr. Dussel - 53
Miep - 33
Anne Frank (F) - plays 13 – 15, A spirited, witty, and perceptive adolescent. Warm, impatient, hopeful, and emotionally complex as she matures under duress.
Margot Frank (F) – plays 16 – 18, Quiet, studious, obedient, intelligent, and caring. She's a peacemaker and has a steady, respectful presence in the annex.
Mrs. Edith Frank (F)- mid-40s - A reserved, cultured, devoted mother, torn by her strained relationship with Anne. Tries to maintain harmony under intolerable stress.
Mr. Otto Frank (M)- mid-50s - Wise, compassionate, optimistic, and the group's anchor. Anne's beloved father and moral center, responsible for arranging their hiding.
Peter van Daan (M)– 15 – 18 - Introverted, shy, awkward. Gradually grows close to Anne and matures, forming a tender bond of friendship and first love.
Mrs. Petronella (Auguste) van Daan (F)– early - 40s - Loud, egotistical, flirtatious, and often meddling. Clings to comforts like her treasured fur coat but still has moments of vulnerability.
Mr. Hermann van Daan (M) – mid 40’s - Selfish, quarrelsome, often sarcastic. He's critical of Peter and others, and central to escalating tensions in the annex.
Mr. Albert Dussel (dentist) (M)– early to mid-50’s - A pedantic, hyper-critical, stubborn man. Troubled by cramped quarters and Anne's adolescence; adds tension by his presence.
Miep Gies (F) – early to mid-30’s - Loyal, courageous helper. Brings supplies and news, boosts spirits, and ultimately preserves Anne's diary.
Mr. Kraler (M)– early 40’s - Trusted friend of Otto Frank, aids in food provisions and hides the annex's inhabitants.
Any questions about the auditions or the show not answered here? Email director Cindi East: [email protected]
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Seventh Street Theatre, 13123 Seventh Street,Chino, California, United States
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