Anne of Green Gables - Scarborough Musical Theatre
Scarborough Musical Theatre Presents Anne of Green Gables
Director: Dot Routledge
Musical Director: Anita Moore
Choreographer: Sabrina Hooper
Producer: Shannon Cottrell
Stage Manager: Wendy Miller
Assistant Director: Sergio Calderon
Assistant Producer: Pearl Ho
Anne Of Green Gables - The Musical is based on the novel Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery. The book is by Don Harron, the music is by Norman Campbell and the lyrics by Don Harron, Norman Campbell, Elaine Campbell and Mavor Moore. The musical has been performed continuously ever since 1965, making it Canada's longest-running musical. In March 2015, the production was officially recognized as the longest running annual musical theatre production in the world by Guinness World Records.
STORY: In the little village of Avonlea on Prince Edward Island, the ladies of the church Auxiliary are working hard (Great Workers for the Cause) when Matthew Cuthbert goes by in his buggy, dressed in his Sunday best, which intrigues the ladies greatly (Where is Matthew Going?). Mrs. Lynde visits Marilla, Matthew's spinster sister, to get to the bottom of it. Meanwhile, Matthew arrives at the railway station to pick up an orphan boy from Nova Scotia only to discover Anne Shirley (Gee, I'm Glad I'm No One Else But Me). Matthew cannot tell the excited orphan that there has been a mistake made, but Marilla sets the record straight (We Clearly Requested a Boy). But when Marilla learns Anne's tragic history (The Facts), she has second thoughts.
However, Anne proves to be a handful. When Mrs. Lynde makes her honest comments about Anne's looks and red hair, Anne is equally honest. Matthew convinces Anne she should apologize (Humble Pie), and Anne floors Mrs. Lynde with her overly heartfelt apology (Oh Mrs. Lynde). Anne's first day at school is also a disaster, when Gilbert Blythe teases her about her hair and she breaks a slate over his head. This strange girl strikes Gilbert in more ways than one (Wonderin'). But Josie Pye, who wants Gilbert to be her beau, spreads an exaggerated version of the incident with the slate (Did You Hear?). Fortunately, Marilla learns the truth and Anne is able to go to the Sunday school picnic where she gets to have ice cream for the first time (Ice Cream).
When the students return to school at the end of summer (Summer), Anne is still not speaking to Gilbert, but has become best friends with Diane Barry, who is truly a Kindred Spirit. Anne flourishes in school under the new teacher, Miss Stacy (Open the Window), who encourages both Anne and Gilbert to compete for the same scholarship (I'll Show Him). For the school concert Matthew wants to buy Anne a dress with puffed sleeves, but has trouble getting the words out (General Store). Anne succeeds and everybody in town takes credit for what she has done (If It Hadn't Been For Me). Yet nothing matters more to Anne than what Matthew has to say to her (Anne of Green Gables). Marilla finally expresses how much she loved both her brother and Anne (The Words), while Anne and Gilbert finally become friends (Wonderin' reprise).
INFO NIGHT:
Wednesday, April 29th 7:30 pm
AUDITIONS:
Saturday, May 16th: 10:00am–4:00pm (Youths/Kids: 10:00am–1:00pm and Adults: 2:00pm–4:00 pm)
Wednesday, May 20th 7:30pm–10:30pm
Sunday, May 24th 1:00pm–8:00pm (Youths/Kids: 1:00pm–4:15pm and Adults: 5:00pm–8:00pm)
Monday, May 25th: 7:30pm–10:30pm
CALL-BACKS:
Saturday, May 30th 1:00pm–8:00pm
AUDITION/CALL-BACK LOCATION: SMT’s Unit, The Estate — 51 Estate Drive, Scarborough, ON (Progress and Markham)
REHEARSAL DATES:
Rehearsals begin Monday, August 24th, 2015 and then continue:
Mondays 7:15 pm to 10:15 pm Wednesdays 7:15 pm to 10:15 pm
Sundays 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
There will be no rehearsals on Labour Day weekend. A full rehearsal schedule will be given out the first week of rehearsals. Rehearsals in August will be subject to the availability of the cast.
Some additional or longer rehearsals will be held once the production has moved to the theatre. Rehearsals are as follows:
Sunday, October 25, 2015 (Move In Day)–9:30am–9:30pm
Sunday, November 1, 2015 (Sitzprobe and Q2Q Technical Rehearsal) –9:00am–7:00pm
Monday, November 2, 2015 (Technical Dress Rehearsal)–6:30pm–11:00pm
Tuesday, November 3, 2015 (Dress Rehearsal)–6:30pm–11:00pm
Wednesday, November 4, 2015 (Final Dress Rehearsal)–6:30pm–11:00pm
PERFORMANCE DATES:
November 5-8, 12-15, 19-21, 2015
The two Sunday performances (Nov 8 and 15) and the final Saturday performance (Nov 21) are matinées at 2:00 pm; all other performances are at 8:00 pm.
Additional performances may be scheduled on November 7 (matinée), November 11 (evening), November 14 (matinée), and/or November 18 (evening) if there is sufficient demand. Cast must be available for all performances.
PERFORMANCE LOCATION: Scarborough Village Theatre, 3300 Kingston Road (NE corner of Kingston and Markham)
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Everyone auditioning should prepare a song from a musical - please NO songs from Anne of Green Gables or rock musicals; an accompanist will be provided, please bring a clean, clear copy of your music in the correct key. No ipads or recorded tracks!
Everyone auditioning should prepare a short comedic monologue or a story/joke; please know your material well enough to do some re-directs/easy improvisation work using the text of your piece.
Everyone auditioning must participate in a group movement/dance audition. Please bring comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear, and plan to take some time to stretch.
CALL-BACK AUDITIONS:
Saturday, May 30th, 2015 12:00–8:00pm
Although call-back auditions are scheduled for 8 hours on May 30th, individuals called back will be given a schedule specific to the characters for which they are being considered; this schedule will be communicated to each performer via e-mail by Tuesday, May 26th. People auditioning should inform the producers, at the time of their first audition, if there is any time on the callback day during which they are unavailable.
If called back for a role (or roles), actors will be asked to prepare specific scenes and musical selections from the show. These will be sent along with callback notifications.
CASTING INFORMATION:
Anne of Green Gables includes many interesting roles – both principal and ensemble – for youths, women and men. There is opportunity for casting individuals from a wide range of ages and ethnicities. The majority of cast members will be expected to sing and move well. The minimum age for auditionees is 8 years old.
ROLES AVAILABLE:
Please note that age ranges given in the descriptions indicate appearance onstage as opposed to actor’s chronological age.
Youths (13)
Anne Shirley (age 14-20: Soprano) – Bright, strong-willed and wildly imaginative (but not crazy!). Anne is an orphan who is taken in by Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert. She is the backbone of the show and must sing, dance and act well.
Gilbert Blythe (age 14-20: Tenor) – A bright and funny boy. He admires Anne and likely has a crush on her almost from the beginning, but through his own unlucky happenstance ends up her rival. Should be able to move well.
Diana Barry (age 14-20: Soprano) – A sweet and kind girl from a good family. She is the calm to Anne’s storm and she is Anne’s kindred spirit.
Josie Pye (age 14-20: Mezzo-Soprano) – A clever and gossipy girl who has a crush on Gilbert. She is Anne’s rival.
The Students at Avonlea School: (ages 8-20: Various voice types: Male and Female) - All children/youths should sing, act and move well. There are many excellent featured parts for the youth ensemble. Everyone will have an opportunity to shine!
Women (10)
Marilla Cuthbert (age 45+: mezzo-soprano) – An imminently practical spinster. She is not mean but she is no nonsense. She is Matthew’s sister. She and Matthew take Anne in.
Mrs. Rachel Lynde (age 40+: mezzo-soprano) – The leader of the ladies of Avonlea. She is the town busy body and Marilla’s oldest friend.
Miss Stacy (age 20+: mezzo-soprano) – A wonderfully joyous and enlightened school teacher. Everything Mr. Phillips is not. Anne worships her.
Mrs. Spencer (age 30+: Mezzo-Soprano) – A friendly woman that arranged an orphan for Matthew and Marilla.
Lucilla (age 18+: Mezzo-Soprano) – The gossipy clerk at the general store.
Mrs. Blewett (age 30+: ensemble singing) – A real tough customer who offers to take Anne in as basically a slave to help with her huge brood of children. A small but plum speaking role for a character actor. This role may be combined with one of the other roles.
The Ladies of Avonlea: These ladies know everything that happens in the town. They are upright and proper. A tight-knit band and the mothers of the children in Anne’s class. These characters are quirky interesting roles. Great fun for character actors who sing.
Mrs. Macpherson (age 35+: Mezzo-Soprano) / Mrs. Barry (age 40+: Mezzo-Soprano) / Mrs. Sloan (age 40+: Mezzo-Soprano) / Mrs. Pye (age 40+: Mezzo-Soprano)
Men (6)
Matthew Cuthbert (age 50+: Baritone) – A shy and very kind bachelor who has trouble speaking to women. He is Marilla’s brother and the reason they take Anne in. Anne brings him out of his shell.
Mr. Phillips (age 25-35: Baritone) – A very strict school teacher.
The Men of Avonlea: Like their female counterparts they know everything that’s going on in the town. These characters are quirky interesting roles. Great fun for character actors who sing.
The Minister (age 30+: Baritone) / Earl, the mailman (age 25+: Baritone) / Cecil, the farmer (age 25+: Baritone) / The Stationmaster (age 35+: Tenor)
BOOKING AN AUDITION:
To book an audition, contact smt_auditions@theatrescarborough.com or call (647) 885-4063 after 7:00 pm on weekdays and 9:00 am on weekends.
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