"Anne of Green Gables" Needs Boys and Girls
Seeking young performers for the "Anne of Green Gables" Show. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: 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 adulthood are here: her friendship with Diana, her feuds with Gilbert, her adoration of Matthew, the mistaken wine bottle, the cake disaster, the broken leg, the scholastic achievements, and the saving of Green Gables. Whether the playgoer is an "old friend" of Anne's or meeting her for the first time, this play will solidify a lasting friendship between the audience and one of literature's most unforgettable characters. Additional info: Please be familiar with the script and characters. Directors will be doing cold reading from the script. Rehearsals: Begin February 9 Monday - Thursday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Performances March 14 - 22, 2026 Saturdays at 12:00 PM Sundays at 2:00 PM See the attachment for more information and material. If interested, please apply.
17 roles
Anne is a spirited red-headed orphan who comes to Green Gables to live with Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert. She tends to talk too much but loves deeply. She is passionate with a flair for the dramatic. Anne has a positive attitude, but her temper can get her in trouble. Throughout the course of the play, Anne transforms from a girl to a beautiful, intelligent young woman.
Gilbert quickly becomes Anne’s adversary when he calls her “carrots”. Their rivalry extends to their schoolwork as well, but the two have a mutual admiration for each other which blossoms into love.
Diana is Anne’s bosom friend. She is sweet and adores Anne’s vitality. She comes from a wealthy home. She has dark hair that Anne envies.
Diana’s younger sister who gets very ill and Anne comes to her rescue.
Anne’s classmate and rival. Snobbish and comes from a wealthy family.
One of Anne’s classmates, she is often with Anne for parties and adventures.
One of Anne’s classmates, she is often with Anne for parties and adventures.
One of the boys in Anne’s class. He plans to be a minister.
Charlie is a classmate of Anne’s. He hopes to become a politician.
Prissy is a sixteen-year-old student with whom Mr. Phillips flirts.
Classmate of Anne’s.
Classmate of Anne’s and Charlie Sloane’s sister.
Classmate of Anne’s.
Mrs. Barry’s French-Canadian house maid.
A classmate of Anne’s.
Teen boy that Matthew hires to work the farm.
School Children, Girls at Sunday School, etc.
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