Casting Men and Women for Stage Play "Anne of Green Gables"
Actors sought for production of "Anne of Green Gables". Please see the breakdown below. About the project: Synopsis- This dramatization captures the charm and excitement of L.M. Montgomery’s enduring classic about an orphan girl, Anne Shirley, from her first encounter with her austere guardian to her thrilling graduation from Queen’s Academy. The play faithfully recreates the memorable events and characters from the brilliant novel. All the tragedies and triumphs that mark Anne’s growth from adolescence to early childhood are here: her friendship with Diana, feuds with Gilbert, her adoration of Matthew, the mistaken wine bottle, the cake disaster, her broken leg, the Scholastic achievements and the saving of Green Gables. Rate: Unpaid. Additional info: Playhouse and the Anne of Green Gables production team are dedicated to consent based practices and the safety and the well-being of all participants. Audition instructions: Please arrive on time. There will be cold readings from the script. Please bring a resume and headshot if you have them and come prepared to provide a list of schedule conflicts. Callbacks if needed 10/29 6 pm-9 pm. Rehearsals between November 1st, 2024-January 18th, 2025. Performances: January 10th-January 19th, 2025 Friday and Saturday at 8 pm, Sundays at 2 pm. This is a non-equity position. If you are interested, please apply.
16 roles
A bachelor who lives at Green Gables with his sister, Marilla. He is painfully shy & eccentric. Although he is terrified of women he instantly likes Anne. He is her kindred spirit and must have good paternal chemistry with Anne.
An unmarried woman who raises Anne. She is all angles and straight lines with a stern face and knotted hair. The physical severity mirrors her moral & emotional severity. Although she does not usually express emotion, underneath she has a very wry sense of humor and a loving heart. Although she is strict she loves Anne and grows softer as the play goes on.
The town busybody. She likes nothing better to give her opinion and preach her morales. An affectionate quarrelsome friendship exists between her and Marilla. She is outspoken about everything from politics to fashion & although childless, she never fails to advise Marilla on how to raise Anne.
The School Master at Avonlea. He is an inattentive teacher and capricious disciplinarian. He spends his class time flirting with, Prissy Andrews.
Diana’s Mother. She is severe, wealthy & unforgiving woman. She expects her children to follow strict and sometimes unreasonable rules. She is quick to condemn Anne when Anne makes mistakes.
Anne’s new teacher. Her unorthodox and liberal teaching methods worry the conservative town. All of her students love her and she becomes a role model for Anne.
Diana’s Aunt. She is VERY wealthy and lives in a mansion. She expects others to cater to her but grows bored when they do. Anne’s unexpected vivacity charms her. *also plays Miss Rogerson.
Wife of the new minister, Mr.Allan. She is gorgeous. Anne admires Mrs. Allan for her youth, beauty and natural goodness. She turns to her often for advice. *Also plays Prissy Andrews.
The new minister of Avonlea. Natural leader and charismatic. *also plays the role of Jerry Buote.
She is a cruel and stingy woman who wants to adopt Anne to care for her brood of children. *Also plays Miss Susan Stacey.
Boring minister who is checked out. He retires. *also plays President of Queen’s Academy.
Strict Sunday school teacher- Actress will also play *Aunt Josephine Barry.
Hired hand.* Also plays the role of Reverend Allan.
Excellent speaker. *Also plays Reverend Bentley.
Businessman. *Also plays Stationmaster
*Also plays Mr. Saddler.
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