CHARACTER BREAKDOWN: Diary of Anne Frank . an Daans’ only son. at 1s years ol. The van Daan only son. at the the beginning ty confesses to admiring her spirit. They become good nian is vrfnd hs place, not only in the Annex, but in himself. Not sure ot we given the chance to find out. He has a good heart and is, Peter van Daan—About 16° annoyed with Anne, but later their time in hiding. He is trying ” who he will become or if he W! protective of those he loves: ars old. A fussy dentist. He is the only one in the Annex ive in gitfiend who is a Christian. More than anyone in Mr. Alfred Dusse!—About 50-55 He has litle patience for his roommate, Anne, and without a family, having left behind his ee the Annex, he puts himself first at every . is skeptical of their future. A kind, Dutch secretary from the office of Otto Frank. She nd Mr, Dussel. Miep is their connection to the outside world xed with food, books, and the occasional treat. She is kind them. It is Miep who would find Anne's diary and save it jpon his return. Miep Gies—About 30-35 years old. helps hide the Franks, van Daans, ai as she keeps them informed and stoc and wortied, but determined to protect until after the war, delivering it to Otto ut Mr. Kraler—About 40-45 years old. Otto Frank's business partner. He helps to hide the members of the Annex. Like Miep, he never questions his obligations to the Franks and to doing what is right. He is a dignified man, at a loss for the world around him. Nazi officer and Two Dutch Collaborators—Although these three men do not come in until the end of the show, they are extremely important to the story. The people who play these parts will be given a flexible rehearsal schedule, they will spend time on character development and breakdowns. *These roles will not be read for, but If interested oo previous theatre experience. , ee