Auditions for THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
By Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett
Adapted By Wendy Kesselman
Directed by Karen Thornton
AUDITIONS:
November 10 at 7:30pm
November 12 at 7:00pm
Callbacks November 14, 7:30pm
at The Summit Playhouse, 10 New England Avenue, Summit, NJ
*If unable to attend auditions, please contact karenjthornton@gmail.com to arrange an alternative time.*
PERFORMANCE DATES:
February 28 & 29, March 6, 7, 13 & 14 at 8:00 pm
March 1 & 8 at 2:00 pm
This enduring tale of hope captures the claustrophobic realities of eight people hiding from the Nazis in a concealed storage attic in war-torn Amsterdam. Anne’s daily existence – her fears, her hopes, her laughter, her grief and her family’s desperate attempt to preserve humanity in an inhumane world – drive this transcendently powerful true-life tale. This gripping new adaptation includes newly discovered writings from Anne’s diary.
**NOTE: Since the play is based on the definitive edition of Anne Frank, the character of Anne speaks about some very personal and intimate things in the play. The actress playing Anne should be comfortable conveying this. For any questions, please contact the director, Karen Thornton, at karenjthornton@gmail.com.
Auditions will consist of readings from selected scenes. Click below to view and download sides:
| anne___mr_dussel__.pdf |
| anne___mr._frank__.pdf |
| anne___peter__.pdf |
| miep___mrs._frank__.pdf |
| mr_van_daan___mrs_van_daan__.pdf |
| mrs_van_daan__.pdf |
| margot___anne__.pdf |
Anne Frank Character Descriptions
Anne Frank (13-15) The youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank, Anne is a lively, curious girl of 13 at the beginning of the play. As the war continues, we see a more introspective personality that she shares in her diary. Although shut in from the outside world, she grows and reveals profound truths and discoveries during her time in the Annex.
Otto Frank (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.
Edith Frank (40s) Anne’s reserved and nervous mother, Mrs. Frank feels deep anxiety in the Annex. Closer to Margot, Edith tends to be overly critical of Anne and wishes she were more proper and polite like her sister Margot.
Margot Frank (16-18) Anne’s older sister, Margot is quiet, modest, reserved, and studious.
Miep Gies (30s) 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 food, supplies, and news from the outside world.
Peter Van Daan (16-18) 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 a warm and romantic relationship.
Mr. Kraler (40-50) A businessman who works with Miep to help protect the people in hiding, Mr. Kraler risks his life to help his friends.
Mrs. Van Daan (40s) Mr. Van Daan’s vain and finicky wife, Mr. 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.
Mr. Van Daan (40-50) 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.
Mr. Dussel (50s) A dentist by trade, Mr. Dussell joins the Franks and the Van Daans after they have been in hiding for about two months. He and Anne share a room, and Anne finds him particularly difficult to get along with.
First Man - A Nazi who arrests the members of the Annex.
Second Man - A Nazi who arrests the members of the Annex.
Anne Frank (13-15) The youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank, Anne is a lively, curious girl of 13 at the beginning of the play. As the war continues, we see a more introspective personality that she shares in her diary. Although shut in from the outside world, she grows and reveals profound truths and discoveries during her time in the Annex.
Otto Frank (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.
Edith Frank (40s) Anne’s reserved and nervous mother, Mrs. Frank feels deep anxiety in the Annex. Closer to Margot, Edith tends to be overly critical of Anne and wishes she were more proper and polite like her sister Margot.
Margot Frank (16-18) Anne’s older sister, Margot is quiet, modest, reserved, and studious.
Miep Gies (30s) 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 food, supplies, and news from the outside world.
Peter Van Daan (16-18) 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 a warm and romantic relationship.
Mr. Kraler (40-50) A businessman who works with Miep to help protect the people in hiding, Mr. Kraler risks his life to help his friends.
Mrs. Van Daan (40s) Mr. Van Daan’s vain and finicky wife, Mr. 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.
Mr. Van Daan (40-50) 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.
Mr. Dussel (50s) A dentist by trade, Mr. Dussell joins the Franks and the Van Daans after they have been in hiding for about two months. He and Anne share a room, and Anne finds him particularly difficult to get along with.
First Man - A Nazi who arrests the members of the Annex.
Second Man - A Nazi who arrests the members of the Annex.
