Audition Notice!

Auditions for The Diary of Anne Frank will be held at ETC on Friday, August 29 from 5-7pm, and Saturday, August 30 from 10am-12pm.

Summary

During the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands, Anne Frank began to keep a diary on June 14, 1942, two days after her 13th birthday and twenty-two days before going into hiding with her parents, sister, and three other people. Hiding in the sealed-off upper rooms of the annex of her father’s office building in Amsterdam, Anne and the others cope with the day-to-day struggles of life in cramped quarters, as the spectre of tragedy looms, ever-present, over their every move.

Available Roles

Anne Frank – Stage age: ~13–18 (typically plays 13–15)
A spirited, witty, and perceptive adolescent. Warm, impatient, hopeful, and emotionally complex as she matures under duress. 

Margot Frank – Stage age: ~15–20 (often around 16–17)
Quiet, studious, obedient, intelligent, and caring. She’s a peacemaker and a steady, respectful presence in the annex. 

Mrs. Edith Frank – Stage age: ~40–45 (mid‑40s)
A reserved, cultured, devoted mother, torn by her strained relationship with Anne. Tries to maintain harmony under intolerable stress. 

Mr. Otto Frank – Stage age: ~45–55 (mid‑40s to early‑50s)
Wise, compassionate, optimistic, and the group’s anchor. Anne’s beloved father and moral center, responsible for arranging their hiding. 

Mrs. Petronella (Auguste) van Daan – Stage age: ~40–45 (mid‑40s)
Loud, egotistical, flirtatious, and often meddling. Clings to comforts like her treasured fur coat, but still has moments of vulnerability. 

Mr. Hermann van Daan – Stage age: ~45–55 (mid‑40s to 50s)
Selfish, quarrelsome, often sarcastic. He’s critical of Peter and others, and central to escalating tensions in the annex. 

Peter van Daan – Stage age: ~15–20 (around 17–19)
Introverted, shy, awkward. Gradually grows close to Anne and matures, forming a tender bond of friendship and first love. 

Mr. Albert Dussel (dentist) – Stage age: ~45–55 (mid‑40s to 50s)
A pedantic, hyper‑critical, stubborn man. Troubled by cramped quarters and Anne’s adolescence; adds tension by his presence. 

Miep Gies – Stage age: ~25–40 (often ~33)
Loyal, courageous helper. Brings supplies and news, boosts spirits, and ultimately preserves Anne’s diary.

Mr. Kraler – Stage age: ~35–45 (around 35–45)
Trusted friend of Otto Frank, aids in food provisions and hides the annex’s inhabitants.