A Play by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett
Based upon "Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl"
Newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman
This Production is recommended for ages 12 and up.
Parents should be familiar with the story.
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.
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
Additional Material on The Diary of Anne Frank can be found at
www.AnneFrank.com.
Performances at the Pumphouse Theatre
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Production Crew
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Producer
Director
Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Manager
Set Design
Set Construction
Lighting Design
Sound Design
Costume Design
Hair & Make-up Designer
Properties & Set Decoration
Jewish Cultural Advisor
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Michelle McKey
Amanda Liz Cutting
Emerald Tofte
Troy Couillard
Stewart Watt
Erik Hope
Michelle McAulay
Aidan Lytton
Phaedra Vandenbrun
Cat Bentley
Mikee Ames
Tracy Smith
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Cast
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Anne Frank
Otto Frank
Edith Frank
Margot Frank
Peter Van Dann
Mrs. Petronella Van Dann
Mr. Hans Van Dann
Mr. Kraler
Miep Gies
Mr. Albert Dussell
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Morgan Garnier(1) & Eden Nielson(2)
Eric Pettifor
Charlotte Loeppky
Megan Tracz(1) & Hannah Duke(2)
Kyle Dewsnap(1) & Evan Lindberg(2)
Faith Amantea
Darcy Wilson
Mark Huolt
Malina Jensen
Tyler Reinhold
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Please note that the roles of Anne, Margot and Peter have been double cast. Groups 1 and 2 will perform on the following schedule:
| Date |
Time |
Group |
| Friday, January 11 |
7:30pm |
Group 2 |
| Saturday, January 12 |
2:00pm |
Group 1 |
| Saturday, January 12 |
7:30pm |
Group 2 |
| Sunday, January 13 |
2:00pm |
Group 1 |
| Wednesday, January 16 |
7:30pm |
Group 1 |
| Thursday, January 17 |
7:30pm |
Group 2 |
| Friday, January 18 |
7:30pm |
Group 1 |
| Saturday, January 19 |
2:00pm |
Group 2 |
| Saturday, January 19 |
7:30pm |
Group 1 |
| Sunday, January 20 |
2:00pm |
Group 2 |
| Wednesday, January 23 |
7:30pm |
Group 1 |
| Thursday, January 24 |
7:30pm |
Group 2 |
| Friday, January 25 |
7:30pm |
Group 1 |
| Saturday, January 26 |
2:00pm |
Group 2 |
| Saturday, January 26 |
7:30pm |
Group 1 |
Schedule is subject to change. |
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