TESSA GILLARD and the
THEATRE
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
1959
The Cast of The Diary of
Anne Frank – narrative accompanying the pictures by Ron Bender.
Mr & Mrs Frank Bob Minty & Tessa
Mrs.
Van Daan & Peter (me) Again with several layers
of clothing.
The
actress had the most wonderful name, Irmengard Kirchhammer._ I wonder whatever
happened to her.
Anne & Peter and Mouchie...the cat._ Yes it's a real Siamese. I'm lookin'
a little chubby here!...This is just before the
opening scene and I am wearing several layers of clothing.. The young girl is
actually about 13yrs old, perfect for the role. Her name was Carmie Kadish
THAT'S a little better!!
Me
as Peter Van Daan...Dark brown hair this time, to
make me look less German, I guess...
I
loved this play, and later directed my version of it for Central Players in
Toronto about 1963