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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The Classic Theater Guild is proud to
announce June auditions for <b><i>The Diary of Anne Frank</i></b>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><i><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The
Diary of Anne Frank</span></i></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">
is one of the most famous and haunting stories to emerge in the 20<sup>th</sup>
Century. The memoirs of this young
Jewish girl, forced to hide nearly two years to escape Nazi persecution, are an
essential part of how we remember one of the darkest periods of human history. Wendy Kesselman’s adaptation of the original Goodrich
and Hackett script draws from previously unpublished parts of Anne’s diary, in
a way that breathes life into this passionate, complex young woman. For nearly two years, Anne, her father,
mother and sister, along with the Van Daan family, and a neighborhood dentist,
hide in a secret annex above Otto Frank’s former office in Amsterdam,
surrounded by the horrors of the world outside.
Anne’s hopeful spirit, and her chronicled story of resilience continue
to resonate deeply, making her story as vital today as when her diary was first
published.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Sunday, June 2 – 11:30 am to 2:30 pm</span></p>
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following week - TBA</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Lecture Center – Room LC 7</span></p>
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fountain)</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><u><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Audition Particulars:</span></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">All those auditioning are asked to
prepare a one minute dramatic or “slice of life” monologue. In addition, there will be readings from
script.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Please <u>do not</u> select a monologue
from Shakespeare or <i>The Diary of Anne
Frank</i>.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Rehearsals and performances will be at
the Congregation Beth Israel, Union Street, Schenectady. Show dates will be the first two weekends in
November. Rehearsals will begin in
September and will generally be two weeknights and Sundays.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><u><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Character List:</span></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">ANNE FRANK (Teen). Actress must be able to portray a 13-15 year
old, progressing from an innocent and precocious girl to an introspective and
compassionate young adult.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">OTTO FRANK (45 to 55). Anne’s father, very much the patriarch of the
annex family. He leads with strength and
love – even tempered and striving for peace in every situation.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">EDITH FRANK (40 to 50). Usually reserved and soft spoken, yet has her
daughter’s fortitude when pushed. Closer
with her older daugh5 ter, Margot, she longs for a deeper connection with Anne,
and worries about her family and their fate.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">MARGOT FRANK (15 -18). Anne’s older sister, she is more like her
mother – reserved and respectful, more mature and intellectual than her
sister. She longs for a deeper
connection to others, but does not know how to achieve this.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">MR. VAN DAAN (45 to 55). Head of the Van Daan family, he struggles to
find his place as second in command.
Intelligent but quick tempered and a bit harsh. Wants his wife and son to be happy but on his
terms. Very hard on his son Peter.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">MRS. VAN DAAN (40 to 50). Her fear of the unknown transforms into
worrying about the most trivial things.
Places great value in her material possessions, even under these
circumstances. She can be a flirt and
Anne even calls her frivolous.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">PETER VAN DAAN (15 to 18). The Van Daan’s only son. Initially annoyed with Anne, their
relationship grows into friendship, admiration, and love. Not sure of who he is or what he will become,
he struggles internally. Has a good
heart and is very protective of those he loves.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">MR. DUSSEL (45 to 60). A fussy dentist, very difficult to get along
with and has little patience for his roommate, Anne. Puts himself first at every turn. Very pessimistic about their future and the
future of Europe.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">MIEP GIES (FEMALE – 25 to 55). Secretary in the offices below, she helps
hide the families in the Annex. She is
kind and worried and determined to protect them. Miep is the annex’s daily connection to the
outside world, and keeps them stocked with food, books, and news.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">MR. KRALER (40 to 60). Otto Frank’s business partner, helps to hide
the members of the annex. Like Miep, he
never questions his obligation to do what is right. A dignified man, he is at a loss for the
world that is unraveling around him.</span></p>
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contact director Steve Suriano –</span><u><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(17,85,204)"><a href="mailto:sjsuriano@gmail.com" target="_blank">sjsuriano@gmail.com</a></span></u><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> or (518) 441-8523.</span></p><div><br></div></div>