Morpheus Theatre is pleased to announce Auditions for our
January 2013 production:
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
A Play by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett newly
adapted by Wendy Kesselman Directed by Amanda Liz Cutting
*** Morpheus Theatre is also recruiting for the
production team. If interested, please
contact us at info@morpheustheatre.ca
Morpheus Theatre is pleased to present this hopeful and
heartwarming classic. A stage adaptation of the book The Diary of a
Young Girl, this play has been touching the hearts of audiences since 1955. It
tells the tale of Anne Frank and her family, along with a handful of
others, hiding from the Nazis in an attic during the occupation of Holland in
1945. Somehow, even though she was surrounded by the horrors of war and the
injustices of prejudice and persecution, this young girl blossomed into
a curious, intelligent and faithful young woman. Her words and her
story survived and continue to inspire, move and teach us all a little bit
about what it is to be human.
In Nazi-occupied Holland, Otto Frank and his family have
decided to go into hiding, because of the increasing persecutions against
Jews. The businessman Kraler and his assistant Miep prepare a hiding place in
the rooms above their place of business, and arrange for the Franks and
another family, the Van Daans, to stay there.
Later on, they are joined by the dentist Dussel.
Together, they try to avoid detection while hoping for Holland to be liberated by the
Allies, but even meeting basic needs can become a challenge, and even
minor incidents could present a grave risk.
Open auditions for all roles will take place:
Tuesday June 26th (7:00 to 9:30pm) and
Wednesday June 27th (7:00 to 9:30pm)
Callbacks will be Wednesday July 4th, if necessary
at the Morpheus Rehearsal Centre
(lower level of the Parkdale Community Centre)
3512 - 5th Avenue NW
Click here for directions
Audition Requirements:
* A dramatic monologue from a play that show cases your
range
* A cold read may be required
* Please bring your resume and headshot to the audition
ROLES
Anne Frank (F 11-13): Precocious. Vivacious. Full of
energy. Lead character.
Otto Frank (M 35-40): Anne's Father. Strong. Supportive
Family-man.
Edith Frank (F 35- 40): Anne's Mother. Strong woman who
favors Margot over
Anne. Traditionalist.
Margot Frank (F 14-16): Anne's Older Sister. Very Caring.
The "perfect"
sister and daughter.
Peter Van Dann (M 13-16): Introverted. Teenager. Anne's
love interest.
Hiding with the Franks.
Mrs. Petronella Van Dann (F 35-45): Peter's Mother.
Slightly high
maintenance. Middle class & privileged. Hiding with
the Franks.
Mr. Hans Van Dann (M 35-45): Peter's Father. Needy.
Aristocratic. Hiding
with the Franks.
Mr. Kraler (M 35-45): Manager of Otto Frank's company.
One of the people
that help the Franks hide. Not Jewish.
Miep Gies (F 16-18): Newly engaged. One of the people
that help the Franks
hide. Close family friend. Not Jewish.
Mr. Albert Dussell (M 50ish): Dentist that joins the
group that's hiding due
to persecution. Slightly eccentric.
First Man, Second Man, Third Man (M varies): Variety of
other supporting
characters
**Note: Some roles may be double-cast. The role of Anne
and Peter address
sensitive and mature subject matter. Parental consent
will be required.
* Accents will not be required, although clear
articulation will be.
* Ethnicity will not be a deciding factor in casting. We
are seeking the
strongest actor for each role.
Production Schedule:
Rehearsals will most likely take place mid-October to
December (Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Sundays - to be confirmed). There may be 2
rehearsals for the
children in the summer to help with character development
and memorization.
Cast members will be expected to have learned their lines
prior to the start
of rehearsals.
**Please NOTE: There will be one week day matinee
performance for schools
for the last two weeks of the run. Actors must be able to
commit to being
available for this performance.
Performances are January 11 - 26, 2013 at the Pumphouse
Theatre
Visit www.morpheustheatre.ca
to book your audition time online, or call
(403) 246-2999.
Regards,
Sean Anderson
Artistic Director, Morpheus Theatre
