Eltham Little Theatre Inc.
VDL Awards Entry: 2025
Author: Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett
Director: Steve Saul
Genre: Drama
Agent: ORiGin Theatrical on behalf of Rights Holders
Synopsis
In early 1945, A young girl died, alone, of typhus in Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. One of more than six million victims of the barbaric Nazi Holocaust, her fate would have remained unknown and anonymous, like so many of her fellow victims.
Except for one important difference.
This girl documented, through her diary, short stories and other musings, a life of fear and ever-present danger as she and her family hid from the Nazi occupation of wartime Amsterdam.
Her name was Anne Frank. This is is her story.
Characters
Acting Roles:
Anne Frank: A bright, effervescent and wilful girl. She has a sharp wit and clashes often with her mother. She dotes on her father.
Genders: Female
Ages: Under 15, 16-20
Otto Frank: Anne’s father. Compassionate and considerate. Otto is the owner of the building in which they are hiding and is their natural leader. He often takes the role of diplomat and conciliator.
Genders: Male
Ages: 40-55, 55-65
Edith Frank: Anne’s mother. A nervy woman who has a strong sense of proper behaviour. This often leads to clashes with Anne. Edith also clashes with the other occupants if she considers them to be taking more than their share.
Genders: Female
Ages: 40-55
Margot Frank: Anne’s older sister. Quiet, studious and somewhat protective of her mother, who she seems closest to.
Genders: Female
Ages: 16-20
‘Putti’ Van Daan: A large man, often hungry and usually thinking of his own comforts first.
Genders: Male
Ages: 40-55
Petronella Van Daan: Wife of Putti. Somewhat anxious and high-strung. Has difficulty letting go of her previous lifestyle. Tends to put her husband’s welfare ahead of the group. Clashes with Anne about what she considers improper behaviour.
Genders: Female
Ages: 30-40
Peter van Daan: Son of Putti and Petronella. Quiet and shy but with a temper if pushed. Develops a fondness for Anne after initially considering her childish and spoilt.
Genders: Male
Ages: 16-20
Jan Dussel: A late arrival to the annex. Set in his ways and somewhat intolerant of others, especially Anne, with who he is forced to share a room.
Genders: Male
Ages: 40-55, 55-65
Miep Gees: The principal helper and liaison with the outside world. A woman with a conscience who does what she does knowing the risks to herself.
Genders: Female
Ages: 30-40
Mr Kraler: Office manager and the secondary helper and liaison. Practical and stoic, also with a conscience.
Genders: Male
Ages: 40-55
Precast Characters:
None
Audition Venue & Dates
Audition Dates and Times:
4:00pm on:
7:00pm on:
Audition Venue Name: Eltham Performing Arts Centre
Audition Venue Address:
1603 Main Road
Research 3095
Audition Enquiries Contact: auditions@elthamlittletheatre.org.au
Performances
Season Dates: 21 Feb 2025 - 8 Mar 2025
Showtimes:
2:00pm on:
- Sun 23rd Feb 2025
- Sun 2nd Mar 2025
8:00pm on:
- Fri 21st Feb 2025
- Sat 22nd Feb 2025
- Fri 28th Feb 2025
- Sat 1st Mar 2025
- Thu 6th Mar 2025
- Fri 7th Mar 2025
- Sat 8th Mar 2025
More info
Other Information
Other Information:
Auditions will be open and will ideally involve combining different groups of auditionees reading the same pieces.
Age ranges, although based on real people, are flexible to differing degrees for each character. Suitability to character and matching of couples will be primary considerations. Similarity of appearance to the actual characters will be a minor consideration.
Knowledge of the script is not required. I will be looking to see how people react to the lines and to each other. I may ask for variations in approach purely to get an idea of adaptability and range.
