Auditions for Anne of Green Gables (fall show)

When a high-spirited, red-headed orphan girl is sent to live with the Cuthberts at Green Gables, they claim a mistake has been made since they had asked for a boy. But before Marilla and her quiet brother Matthew can send her back to the orphanage, Anne's winsome ways capture their hearts, and her winning personality and funny antics captivate all who come to know her. Lucy Maude Montgomery-author and narrator of Anne's story, 30s-40s Anne Shirley-lively and endearing redheaded orphan with a sharp tongue and a temper to match, double cast, Act I age 10-12; Act II age 16-18 Rachel Lynde-outspoken, nosy neighbor, 50s-60s Marilla Cuthbert-No-nonsense woman, 60+ Matthew Cuthbert-quiet and shy older man, brother to Marilla, 60+ Station Master/Mr. Philips/Doctor-Mr. Philips is a teacher at the Avonlea school; Stationmaster and Doctor are brief roles, any age Mrs. Spencer/Mrs. Allan-escorts Anne from the orphanage/ village woman, any age Mrs. Blewett/Mrs. Barry-shrewish woman (brief role)/mother to Anne's best friend, 40s Diana Barry-Anne's bet friend; gentle, kind likes to laugh, double cast, Act I age 10-12; Act II age 16-18 Gilbert Blythe-bright young man who likes to torture Anne, double cast, Act I age 11-13; Act II age 17-19 Charlie Sloan-Anne's schoolmate and Gilbert's friend, double cast, Act I age 11-13; Act II age 17-19 Josie Pye-Anne's school nemesis; mean, double cast, Act I age 10-12; Act II age 16-18 Ruby Gillis-friend to Anne, double cast, Act I age 10-12; Act II age 16-18 Jane Andrews-friend and schoolmate to Anne, double cast, Act I age 10-12; Act II age 16-18 Aunt Josephine-Diana's great, intolerant formidable woman who takes a shining to Anne, 70+ Lucilla Harris-clerk at Lawson's store, any age Rehearsals are Wednesdays 5:30-7:30 and Saturday 10:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Rehearsals begin September 24th Production week (November 16th) every night. Performances are November 19th, 20th and 21st. Tuition: $350 (35 contact hours/$10 an hour)