Theatre@CBT is excited to announce auditions for The Diary of Anne Frank
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
A Play by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett
Based upon "Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl"
Newly Adapted by Wendy Kesselman
Multiple roles are available. No prior experience necessary. Many opportunities for families to participate together. All roles are open and unpaid. We encourage performers of all ages, backgrounds, identities, body types, and abilities to audition.
Audition Dates
Monday, Aug 25 from 7-9pm
Wednesday, Aug 27 from 7-9pm
Callbacks, if needed and by invitation only, will be held on Thursday, Aug 28 in the evening.
AUDITION PROCEDURE:
When you arrive, you will be asked to fill out an audition form. Please come with a list of your potential rehearsal conflicts. We will be seeing people in the order that they arrive and appointments are not necessary.
Once you are called in, you will be asked to perform a monologue of your choice. Some actors may also be asked to read sides at auditions, which will be provided to you.
AUDITION LOCATION:
B'nai Tzedek
10621 S Glen Rd, Potomac, MD 20854
(Entrance is across from where Norton Rd intersects South Glen Rd).
Director: Michael Abendshein
Producer: Lauren-Nicole Gabel
PERFORMANCES:
Saturday, November 15 (evening) and Sunday, November 16 (afternoon) at B'nai Tzedek
No rehearsals/performances will take place during any Jewish Holiday or Observance
If you have any questions or prefer to audition virtually, please email us at
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SHOW SYNOPSIS:
In Wendy Kesselman's gripping new adaptation of the original stage play by Goodrich and Hackett, survivor accounts and newly discovered writings from the diary of Anne Frank are interwoven to create a contemporary, impassioned story of those persecuted under Nazi rule. 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.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
Roles for our younger actors (18 and under) are marked with an *.
*Anne Frank (age 13 - 15) 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.
*Margot Frank (age 15 - 17) Anne’s older sister. Margot is much more like her mother than Anne. She is quiet, modest, and reserved: the complete opposite of Anne.
Otto Frank (age 53 - 55) 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 (age 42 - 44) 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.
Mrs. Van Daan (age 35 – 37) 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.
Mr. Van Daan (age 43-45) 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.
*Peter Van Daan (age 17 – 19) The son of Mr. and Mrs. Van Daan. Peter is a shy, quiet teenaged boy. He soon becomes a friend and confidant for Anne, and they share a first kiss together.
Mr. Dussel (age 53 – 55) A dentist. 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 (age 33-35), 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 (age 42 – 44), A businessman who works with Miep to help protect the people in hiding. Mr. Kraler risks his life to help his friends.
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