AUDITION INFORMATION
We will offer combined audition dates for both of our 2022-2023 season plays on
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett
Newly adapted by Wendy Kessleman
Except where historical significance, age, gender or racial specificity are required by the narrative, all actors will be considered for open roles regardless of gender identity, age or race. While casting decisions are subjective and driven by the vision of the director and the creative team, Civic Theatre is committed to a diverse and inclusive cast, crew and staff whenever possible. However, we are often contractually constrained from making substantive changes to characters. While we may actively seek a diverse cast, actors should be prepared to execute portrayals in accordance with the script.
VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
At this time, only individuals who are FULLY VACCINATED are eligible to audition for this production.
If you are eligible to receive a COVID Booster, you will be required to get boosted prior to the beginning of rehearsal.
Audition Dates
Auditions : November 14 & 15, 2022 @ 7pm
Please fill out the audition form completely including conflicts (required), headshot & resumé (not required). You will have the opportunity to select your audition date. 24 hours before your selected date you will be provided with a specific time. Video auditions will be accepted. In general, we cannot arrange for individual times outside of the scheduled auditions. Should we deem it necessary, we MAY schedule alternate dates at a later time.
Callbacks TBD
Details
Director: Claire Wilcher
Production Dates
Rehearsals – January 2 – February 9, 2023
Public Performances – February 10 – 25, 2023
Student Matinee Performances – 10:30am – February 14-17 & 21-24
In general, rehearsals will be held Sunday 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm and Monday through Thursday 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm. All actors are not called for all rehearsals. Actual schedule will be determined once the show is cast.
Public performances are Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:00 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM.
What To Prepare:
- You will be asked to read sides from the play for this audition. Please fill out the audition form. Audition sides will be provided to you, no later than November 7th.
SHOW SYNOPSIS
Synopsis - In this transcendently powerful new adaptation by Wendy Kesselman, 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. Each day of these two dark years, Anne’s voice shines through: “When I write I shake off all my cares. But I want to achieve more than that. I want to be useful and bring enjoyment to all people, even those I’ve never met. I want to go on living even after my death!” This is a new adaptation for a new generation.
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
Age ranges represent the specific range of age during the characters time in the annex. These are stage ages, meaning the age you can appear to be.THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK is a historical dramatization representing actual people, or composites representing multiple actual people. All performers (without regard to personal gender identity) are encouraged to audition for any age-appropriate role with the understanding that these characters must present in the historically accurate gender.
Anne Frank
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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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