Actors Needed for Touring Production of ANSCHEL for the Dayton Holocaust Resource Center

Production: ANSCHEL by Michael London

ANSCHEL is the true story of a survivor. An 11 year-old boy when German soldiers over-ran Poland in 1939, Anschel was a Polish Jew who was clever beyond his years. Time after time, year after year, when captured by Nazi soldiers and armed SS guards, he escaped and escaped, and escaped. At the end of the war, he was a teenager and the only one of his family to survive the Holocaust. This is his story.

The tour sponsor, the Dayton Holocaust Resource Center (DHRC) is pleased to announce
the auditions for the play ANSCHEL. This one-person play will tour in a variety of cities in
Ohio in the Fall of 2025.

Creative Team:

• Director: Annie Pesch
• Original Story Author: Renate Frydman PhD, Author of “Anschel’s Story”
• Producer: Michael London for the Dayton Holocaust Resource Center.

Dates:

• Rehearsal: October 12-28. There will be a few virtual meetings/rehearsals over Zoom
  prior to October 12. These meetings to be arranged with available schedules.
• Production: October 29 – November 17

Compensation: Non-Union Contract.

• In person – Rehearsal Weeks: $500
• Performance Weeks: $300 +$100 per perf.

Roles: Actor/ASM 1 & Actor/ASM 2 – for Anschel – Male 18 – 23
The role of Anschel requires great physicality and energy. As a solo performer, the talent will need to command attention and be able to shift between accents and characters of varying ages. Actors who are cast will need to learn Polish, German and Yiddish accents for the role. Please note: As this is a period piece, actors who are cast may be asked to change their hair and/or facial hair. In addition to performing, actors are also responsible for setting up and striking the show and possibly driving between venues.

Audition Details: Auditions will be conducted online via Zoom.

• Please be prepared to read a variety of sides from the script.
• Additionally, please feel free to prepare a short monologue that you feel showcases your talents and capabilities.

Submissions:

• To register for an audition appointment, Please email: auditions.opc@gmail.com
• Please attach a headshot and résumé.
• Please include any questions that you may have.