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"Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl" Play Seeks Young Talent

Acton, MA, United States
ID: 612670Exp: 9/15/2026
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Seeking young talent for "Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl" play. See the details below. About the project: In this transcendently powerful new adaptation by Wendy Kesselman, Anne Frank emerges from history a living, lyrical, intensely gifted young girl who confronts her rapidly changing life and the increasing horror of her time with astonishing honesty, wit and determination. An impassioned drama about the lives of eight people hiding from the Nazis in a concealed storage attic, The Diary of Anne Frank captures the claustrophobic realities of their daily existence – their fear, their hope, their laughter, their grief. Through each day of these two dark years, Anne’s voice shines through: “When I write, I shake off all my cares. But I want to achieve more than that. I want to be useful and bring enjoyment to all people, even those I’ve never met. I want to go on living even after my death!” This is a new adaptation for a new generation. This play exposes the lives of a the lives of a small group of people to bringing them into the hearts and minds of actors and audience. Additional info: Callbacks (if needed): Wednesday, September 16 at 8 p.m. Performance Dates: - Saturday, January 30, 2027 at 7:30 p.m. - Sunday, January 31, 2027 at 2 p.m. - Friday, February 5, 2027 at 7:30 p.m. - Saturday, February 6, 2027 at 7:30 p.m. - Sunday, February 7, 2027 at 2 p.m. Snow date: Friday, February 12, 2027 at 7:30 p.m. For more information, please see the attachment. If you are interested, please apply.

3 roles

ANNE FRANKFemale13-15 y.o.All ethnicities

Spirited, playful, curious, witty, sometimes rebellious and intelligent young girl who grows up during the course of two years. Has a close fatherly bond and clashes with mother at times. Strong actor capable of showing progression from young girl to mature adolescent. For more information, please see the attachment.

MARGOT FRANKFemale15-17 y.o.All ethnicities

Anne’s older sister. Quiet, obedient and intelligent. Was very close with her parents and often kept the peace between Anne and others. Intimacy disclosure: Parent/child hugs with Otto.

PETER VAN DAANMale15-17 y.o.All ethnicities

Shy, awkward boy who Anne develops a relationship with. Spends lots of time alone and often at odds with his family. Intimacy disclosure: Kisses character of Anne.