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The Diary of Anne Frank

By Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett

 Directed by Steve Saul

Synopsis

In early 1945, A young girl died, alone, of typhus in Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. One of more than six million victims of the barbaric Nazi Holocaust, her fate would have remained unknown and anonymous, like so many of her fellow victims.

 

Except for one important difference.

 

This girl documented, through her diary, short stories and other musings, a life of fear and ever-present danger as she and her family hid from the Nazi occupation of wartime Amsterdam.

 

Her name was Anne Frank. This is is her story.

 

Audition Information

Auditions will be open and will ideally involve combining different groups of auditionees reading the same pieces.

Age ranges, although based on real people, are flexible to differing degrees for each character. Suitability to character and matching of couples will be primary considerations. Similarity of appearance to the actual characters will be a minor consideration.

 

Knowledge of the script is not required. I will be looking to see how people react to the lines and to each other. I may ask for variations in approach purely to get an idea of adaptability and range.

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Fees and Requirements

All members of cast and crew are required to become members of Eltham Little Theatre – this ensures that you are covered under the ELT volunteers workers insurance for the duration of the rehearsal and production period.
 

Cost of ELT membership is $25.00 (please check to make sure you don’t already have a valid membership).

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All members of cast and crew are required to have a current Working With Children (WWC) card. This will be verified prior to rehearsals commencing. Full information and application details can be found here.

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Audition Dates

Saturday 26th October 4 - 7 PM
Wednesday 30th October 7-10pm

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Call backs and further audition dates will be arranged as required.

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Audition Location

Rehearsal room, downstairs, 1603 Main Road Research.

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Book an audition

To book an audition - https://www.trybooking.com/CWIUZ

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To contact the Director with inquiries or to request a script, email here.

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Performance Dates

Feb 21, 22, 28, Mar 1, 6, 7, 8 @8pm Sunday matinees Feb 23, Mar 2 at 2pm.

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Character Descriptions

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Anne Frank (F 14-18)

A bright, effervescent and wilful girl. She has a sharp wit and clashes often with her mother. She dotes on her father.

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Otto Frank (M 50-60)

Anne’s father. Compassionate and considerate. Otto is the owner of the building in which they are hiding and is their natural leader. He often takes the role of diplomat and conciliator.

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Edith Frank (F 40-50)

Anne’s mother. A nervy woman who has a strong sense of proper behaviour. This often leads to clashes with Anne. Edith also clashes with the other occupants if she considers them to be taking more than their share.

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Margot Frank (F 16-22)

Anne’s older sister. Quiet, studious and somewhat protective of her mother, who she seems closest to.

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‘Putti’ Van Daan (M 40-50)

A large man, often hungry and usually thinking of his own comforts first.

Petronella Van Daan (F 35-40)

Wife of Putti. Somewhat anxious and high-strung. Has difficulty letting go of her previous lifestyle. Tends to put her husband’s welfare ahead of the group. Clashes with Anne about what she considers improper behaviour.

Peter van Daan (M 16-22)

Son of Putti and Petronella. Quiet and shy but with a temper if pushed. Develops a fondness for Anne after initially considering her childish and spoilt.

Jan Dussel (M 50-60)

A late arrival to the annex. Set in his ways and somewhat intolerant of others, especially Anne, with who he is forced to share a room.

Miep Gees (M 30-35)

The principal helper and liaison with the outside world. A woman with a conscience who does what she does knowing the risks to herself.

Mr. Kraler (M 40-50)

Office manager and the secondary helper and liaison. Practical and stoic, also with a conscience.