Christ Wesleyan Theatre Productions is excited to announce its spring 2016 performances of:
Plot Summary
The classic tale of an orphan girl, Anne, who rises from destitution to happiness in the farm country entirely by virtue of her pluck and personality. Anne’s adventures at Green Gables, the farm owned by her new caretakers, are both comical and heartwarming. This show, based on the novel written by L.M. Montgomery with 50 million copies sold worldwide, is revered by audiences around the world. As always, Christ Wesleyan Theatre Productions brings to you a family-friendly show with a heart as big as its red-pig-tailed title character. It’s not afraid to wear that heart on its sleeve or tug shamelessly at your tear ducts as it heads toward the final curtain.
About Auditions
When to Audition:
Friday, November 6: 6:00-8:00pm, The Auditorium
Saturday, November 7: 10:00am-2:00pm, The Auditorium
Sunday, November 8: 1:00-3:00pm, The Auditorium
Audition FAQs:
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Who can audition?
Anyone ages 12 & up. -
Do you have to attend Christ Wesleyan Church?
No, anyone can audition whether or not they attend a church. -
How many roles are available?
There are 29 speaking roles, and 21 chorus roles available. -
What do I need to prepare for my audition?
Please choose an excerpt from one of the eight lead roles to audition. Even if you’re interested in another part, we will be able to cast based on these eight characters. You should prepare both the spoken lines (memorized is best), and the song for that character. (A YouTube link is provided to rehearse the song. If lyrics aren’t included in your excerpt, check the additional “Song Lyrics” document or in other characters’ excerpts.) -
Where is Christ Wesleyan located?
363 Stamm Road, Milton, PA 17847 – Use the Auditorium Main Entrance #6 -
When do rehearsals start?
Early January 2016 -
When is the show?
April 21-24, 2016 with six performances:April 21-22 at 7:00pm, April 23-24 at 3:00 & 7:00pm
Audition Materials
Please note: The following materials are not for distribution. All audition materials listed on this page are copyrighted and for audition use only.
Cast of Characters
There are 29 speaking roles, and 21 chorus roles available. (Click the character’s name for the script and click the song title to view on YouTube.)
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Anne Shirley – Young girl; red-haired and freckled; exuberant and precocious. She is scholastic and well-intentioned, but has a fiery temper.
Additional script excerpt for Anne audition
Song: “Gee, I’m Glad I’m No One Else But Me“ -
Marilla Cuthbert – Late 50s; stern, moral, and no-nonsense spinster. She lives with Matthew, her unmarried brother. She has a wry sense of humor and is eventually affectionate toward Anne.
Song: “The Words”
Song Lyrics -
Matthew Cuthbert – Early 60s; bachelor with silvery hair and grey mustache. A sweet, soft-spoken farmer who works the Green Gables acreage. He lives with his sister Marilla, and is painfully shy toward women.
Song: “Anne of Green Gables”
Song Lyrics
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Gilbert Blythe – Young boy; smart, handsome, and confident. Good-natured, but cocky; he inadvertently becomes Anne’s adversary.
Song: “Wondrin'”
Song Lyrics
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Rachel Lynde – Early 60s; outspoken and indiscreet; the town gossip. Affectionate toward her good friend, Marilla.
Song: “Gee, I’m Glad I’m No One Else But Me” -
Diana Barry – Young girl; loyal, agreeable, and sweet. She is Anne’s best friend, schoolmate, and kindred spirit. Diana is an attractive girl with long black hair.
Song: “Ice Cream” -
Josie Pye – Selfish, harsh, and scheming; Anne’s worst enemy. Josie is blonde and pretty.
Song: “Ice Cream” -
Miss Muriel Stacy – Schoolteacher; radiates enthusiasm and rampant desire for learning. She is a role model and mentor for Anne.
Song: “Open the Window”
Additional Speaking Characters:
Mrs. MacPherson
Mrs. Sloane
Mrs. Pye
The Minister
Earl
Cecil
Mrs. Spencer
Mrs. Blewett
Mrs. Barry
Prissy Andrews
Ruby Gillis
Tillie Boulter
Gertie Pye
Charlie Sloane
Moody MacPherson
Gerry Buote
Tommy Sloane
Malcolm Andrews
Mr. Phillips
Lucilla
The Stationmaster
+21 Non-Speaking Chorus Roles