[NEohioPAL] FW: Adult Auditions for "The Diary of Anne Frank"

[Jennifer Teller]

Hi - could you please post

The Aurora Community Theatre
115 East Pioneer Trail
Aurora, Ohio 44202

producer Jennifer Teller 330 562 6792
director Roseanne Canfora

is holding adult auditions for "The Diary of Anne Frank" on
Sunday, November 17
Monday, November 18
with possible callbacks Wednesday, November 20

all at 7:00 pm

Casting for:  10 Adult Roles

Auditions:
November 17, 18 & 20
7:00 p.m.

Performance Dates:
January 31, February 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22

Cast must be available for all performances.

Show Synopsis
Set during the Holocaust in one of the most brutal periods in history, this play is based on the actual diary of Anne Frank, a young girl who comes of age while hiding from the Nazis in a tiny, overcrowded attic in Amsterdam. Mr. Kraler and his assistant, Miep, prepare the hiding place in rooms above their place of business, and arrange for the Franks and others, including Mrs. Van Daan, Mr. Van Daan and their son Peter, to hide there from the Nazis. They are joined by dentist, Mr. Dussel and together, they try to avoid detection while waiting for Holland to be liberated by the Allies. Throughout their hiding, simply meeting basic needs becomes a challenge for the inhabitants, and minor incidents in their life in hiding present grave risks for all of them.  During their confinement, Anne discovers herself as a beautiful, thoughtful, and extraordinary girl. Her story is a timeless reminder to us all of man's inhumanity to man, but more important, of the power of the human spirit.  Anne's family includes her father, Otto Frank, her mother Edith Frank and Anne's older sister, Margot.

Audition Dates and Times
Sunday, November 17, 2013
7:00 pm

Monday, November  18     Call-Backs

Wednesday, November 20   Call-Backs, if needed

AUDITIONS:

>  Auditions will be cold readings from the script.

>  No props or costumes during auditions

>  Audition forms completed at the theatre; please include current headshot if you have one
REHEARSALS:

>  December rehearsals TBD in consultation with cast.

>  January rehearsals Monday, Wednesday, Friday.

>  Additional rehearsals will be scheduled in January for scene work as needed.

>  There will be at least 3 Sunday rehearsals in January, including the tech rehearsal and full dress rehearsal.

>  Some blocking and scene rehearsals will be held in December over the Christmas holiday period for lead roles.   These will be discussed in advance with cast members involved.

CASTING FOR:

Otto Frank  (Age 35 to 50)
He is Anne's polite and practical father, and is the head
of the "attic family." His calmness and patience are a contrast for
Anne's reserved and nervous mother:

Edith Frank (Age 35-50)
She is Anne's reserved and nervous mother.  She loves Anne dearly, but wishes she were more polite and proper like her sister Margot.  As a result Anne and her mother are not close.

Miep Giles  (Age 25-35)
The very well-liked, generous secretary in Mr. Frank's office.  She helps to protect the families in hiding.  With Mr. Kraler, she brings the families food, supplies and news from the outside world.

Mr. Kraler   (Age 35 to 60)
A businessman who works with Miep to help protect the people in hiding,  He risks his life to help his friends.

Mrs. Van Daan  (Age 35 to 50)
She is the vain and finicky wife of Mr. Van Daan and she
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 35 to 50)
The irritable former business partner of Mr. Frank,  He and his
family are invited to stay in the attic with the Franks. He is
selfish and openly critical of others, especially Anne.

Mr. Dussel  (Age 35 to 50)
Quite difficult to get along with, Mr. Dussell joins the Franks
and the Van Daans after they have been in hiding for about two months.

First Man -  Nazi Officer   (Age 25-50)
Second Man    (Age 18 - 40)
Third Man   (Age 18-40)

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