AUDITIONS for THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
Directed by Rachael Weinberg Pugh
Produced by Patrick Rogers
AUDITION DATES AND TIMES
Sunday, Monday, & Tuesday, July 6th - July 8th, 2014 at 7pm
LOCATION
Conejo Players Theatre
351 South Moorpark Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91361-1008
PERFORMANCE DATES
August 29th through September 20th, 2014
Thursday, Friday, and Saturdays 8pm and Sundays at 2pm
**One possible school show mid-run, mid-week**
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
Please be prepared to read from the script. Audition sides will be provided. Please bring a list of any possible rehearsal conflicts. Any conflicts must be discussed and approved with the Director before casting decisions are made. No performance conflicts will be accepted. Auditions are open call. There is NO PAY.
PLOT SUMMARY
"The Diary of Anne Frank" is the dramatic true story of eight peoples' time in hiding in Amsterdam during World War II, as told through the eyes and words of the eloquent and buoyant Anne. The play begins the morning the Franks go into hiding and it chronicles the next two years' events in the tiny annex. Through the journey taken by these people, we experience hope, despair, and everything in between. It is a story of humanity -- the best, and the worst ...
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For any questions, please contact the producer, Patrick Rogers at yonkersboy@aol.com or call (805) 795-3266.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
ANNE FRANK: (13-15) Anne is extraordinary in her hope, passion, and belief in the good in the world. At the start of the show she is innocent, precocious, and does not hesitate to speak her mind. As she matures through her time in hiding, she becomes introspective, compassionate, and -- ultimately -- eager and hopeful for a more accepting future for everyone. She does not feel close to her mother, but idolizes her father. She is compelled to write, documenting every moment and feeling experienced in the annex.
OTTO FRANK: (50-55) Anne's father; very much the patriarch of the Annex. He leads with love and strength in all he does. Unlike young Anne, Otto is even tempered and strives for peace in every situation. At 53 years old, he has the resilience of a younger man but the experience to recognize the reality of the world around him.
EDITH FRANK: (40-45) Anne's mother; reserved and soft-spoken. Constantly worried about her family and their fate. Closer with her older daughter, Margot, she longs for a deeper connection with Anne. Although quiet, she has a bit of Anne's fortitude and -- when pushed -- will make her mind known.
MARGOT FRANK: (16-18) Anne's older sister; quiet like her mother. More mature and intellectual than her sister. Margot feels alone and unsure of her place in the annex. She is reserved and respectful of others. Very close with her mother -- and although they are opposites, she loves and admires her little sister. She longs for a deeper connections to others, but does not know how to achieve them.
MR. VAN DAAN: (40-50) The head of the Van Daans. Struggling to find his place as "second in command," he is intelligent and pragmatic -- if a bit harsh. He wishes to make his wife happy (but on his terms), and wants to teach his son to be more outgoing and to toughen him up during their time in the annex. He's grateful to Otto for welcoming his family into the Annex without question.
MRS. VAN DAAN: (40-50) Not ready to give up her lifestyle, Mrs. Van Daan tries to view the annex as simply a new locale, rather than a necessity for survival. She can be a flirt and Anne even goes so far as to call her frivolous. She clings to her fur coast like one clings to their very identity. She hides her fear of the unknown by worrying about trite things such as Anne and Peter's growing friendship -- of which she is jealous.
PETER VAN DAAN: (16-18) The Van Daans' only son. At the beginning of the play, he is annoyed with Anne -- but later confesses to admiring her spirit. They become good friends during their time in hiding. He is trying to find his place -- not only in the annex, but in the world; he's not sure of who he will become or if he will be given the chance to find out. He has a good heart and is protective of those he loves.
MIEP GIES: (30-35) A kind, Dutch secretary from the office of Otto Frank. She helps hide the Franks, Van Daans, and Mr. Dussel. Miep is their connection to the outside world as she keeps them informed and stocked with food, books, and the occasional treat. She is kind and worried but determined to protect them. It is Miep who would find Anne's diary and save it until after the war, delivering it to Otto upon his return.
MR. KRALER: (40-45) Otto Frank's business partner. He helps to hide the members of the annex. Like Miep, he never questions his obligations to the Franks and to doing what is right. A dignified man, he is at a loss for the world around him.
MR. DUSSEL: (50-55) A fussy dentist. He is the only one in the annex without family, having left behind his live-in girlfriend who is Christian. More than anyone in the annex, he puts himself first at every turn. He has little patience for his roommate, Anne, and is skeptical of everyone's future.
NAZI OFFICER and Two DUTCH COLLABORATORS: (Male, any age) Although these three men do not come in until the end of the show, they are exceedingly important roles. The men who play these parts will be given a very flexible rehearsal schedule, but time will be spent on character development and scene breakdowns.
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