"Anne of Green Gables" Radio Style Play Needs Actors
Auditions for "Anne of Green Gables", a radio-style play adapted. Looking for cast. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the details below. About the project: Synopsis: Orphan Anne Shirley arrives on Prince Edward Island only to learn that her adopters, Mariella and Matthew Cuthbert, proprietors of Green Gables, wanted to adopt a boy to help with farm chores. Despite the initial misunderstanding Matthew and Marilla, who are brother and sister, unmarried, and middle-aged, first tolerate, then accept, and finally love Anne, as their own. The play recreates the significant events from the novel among them Anne’s early journey adapting to her new surroundings, her relationships with Marilla and Mathew, best friend Diana Barry, her fiery outburst towards Mrs. Lynde and her feud with fellow-student and rival, Gilbert Blythe. Rate: Actors are paid. Additional info: This is a one-act version of R.N. Sandberg’s full-length adaptation of L.M. Montgomery’s classic tale and further adapted into a radio-play. Performed script in hand, actors portray multiple roles and perform all sound effects. Running time: 90 minutes including a Q&A. Rehearsals: Ten-day rehearsal period beginning mid-April. The initial rehearsals will be on Zoom. REHEARSALS: Mid-April - April 29 Performances: April 30 - May 3 (eight performances): four daytime student matinees over two days; two evening performances; one afternoon matinee; and a radio performance (TBD). When applying, please include a headshot and resume and any known conflicts. Please make “ANNE_GG Audition and your name” as the SUBJECT.
6 roles
A serious, no-nonsense woman who tries to tolerate Anne’s unusual ways. Though rigidly conservative in her rules, she has a sense of humor and a secret soft side.
Marilla’s shy brother, who runs the farm and has a deep appreciation for Anne’s unique personality. He is her champion.
(Middle age to older) A neighbor of Matthew and Marilla, who loves to gossip and give her opinions whether they are asked for or not.
(Adult) Diana’s mother who is proper and expects her children to follow her rules.
(Adult to middle age) mistakenly brings Anne from the orphanage in Nova Scotia and then wants to keep her to care for her children. A strict and mean-spirited woman.
(Adult) Anne’s first teacher at Avonlea, strict and not charmed by Anne’s antics.