Audition Notice

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Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Season 3​

 

Diary of Anne Frank Audition Notice

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Directed by Kellie Tweedale

 

• Sun 23/03/25 12:00-3:00pm

• Mon 24/03/25 7:30pm

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The Diary of Anne Frank is a stage adaptation of the posthumously published 1947 book The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank. It premiered on Broadway at the Cort Theatre in 1955. Its script also primarily formed the basis of the Academy Award-winning 1959 film adaptation.

 

Characters (age ranges are approximate)

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• Otto Frank - 45 - 60 years

• Edith Frank - 40-50 years

• Anne Frank - 15-20 years (to play 13-15)

• Margot Frank - 15-22 years (to play 15-17)

• Mr Dussel - 35-45 years

• Mr Van Daan - 45-55 years

• Mrs Van Daan - 45-55 years

• Peter Van Daan - 16-25 years (to play 17-19)

• Miep Gies - 25-40 years

• Mr Kraler - 35-50 years

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Accents not required.

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Auditions will be by appointment only, through the Director, Kellie Tweeddale. k.tweeddale@yahoo.com or 0418118241.

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Please prepare a 1-2 minute dramatic monologue from any source (you may use a script if you wish - memorising isn’t necessary).

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You may also be asked to read a small section from the play.

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Rehearsals on Sunday afternoons, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and will begin in May. Most actors will be required at every rehearsal.

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Performances:

Season 3, 2025: 3 - 19 July

Matinees: Sat 12 & 19 July & Sun 6 & 13 July

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Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre

39-41 Castella Street, Lilydale