Anne of Green Gables at Chagrin Falls High School

Chagrin Falls High School Brings “Anne of Green Gables” to Life

CHAGRIN FALLS, OH (November 2025) — The Chagrin Falls High School Drama Department invites audiences to journey to Avonlea this fall with its heartwarming production of Anne of Green Gables, presented November 6–9 in the Chagrin Falls High School Black Box Theatre.

Adapted by Joseph Robinette from the beloved novel by L.M. Montgomery, the play follows the imaginative and fiercely independent orphan Anne Shirley as she finds a home with Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert at Green Gables. Set against the backdrop of rural Prince Edward Island, the story captures Anne’s boundless curiosity, humor, and optimism as she learns the meaning of family, friendship, and belonging.

“This story is about imagination, courage, and the strength it takes to be unapologetically yourself,” says director Dan Hendrock. “Anne reminds us that mistakes are not failures but stepping stones — that kindness, curiosity, and creativity can turn the ordinary into the extraordinary.”

Cast and Production Team

The cast features Marie Cain as Anne Shirley, Claire Hoelzel as Marilla Cuthbert, Milo Quintin as Matthew Cuthbert, and Westley Quintin as Gilbert Blythe. The ensemble also includes Margaux Verdier, Demiel Snyder, Lucy Hopkins, Haley Felgar, Casey McMullen, Rosie Horvath, Charlotte Rohr, Charlie Bird, Sedona Bundy, Rosemary Needham, Sophia Link, Gayle Gold, Max Canonico, Evangeline Blanks, Noah Beatty, Star Pitts, and Ricky Mehl.

The production is directed by Dan Hendrock, with Eliza Gonzales as Assistant Director and Alex Apshago as Stage Manager. Scenic, Lighting, and Projection Design are by Ben Needham, with Costume and Prop Design by Dan Hendrock. The student technical crew includes Lauren McKenna, Asher Herman, Jenna Haddon, Charlotte Mullapudii, Van Sapir, Julia Meikle, Kiersten Chaney, Elle Felgar, Frankie Nocente, Finn Houston, Logan Rickert, Zoe Nesbitt, Emmi Venezia, Elizabeth Tallman, and Matilda Hessman

Performance Details

• Dates: November 6–8 at 7:00 p.m. and November 9 at 2:00 p.m.

• Location: Chagrin Falls High School Black Box Theatre

• Tickets: Available at https://cur8.com/40030/project/134996

Presented by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois, this production celebrates the enduring themes of imagination, compassion, and community that have made Anne of Green Gables a favorite for generations.

About the Chagrin Falls High School Theatre Program

The Chagrin Falls High School Drama Department, part of the district’s commitment to the performing arts, provides students with opportunities to explore all aspects of live performance — acting, design, production, and management. Each season, students collaborate with faculty and guest artists to create meaningful theatrical experiences for the community, continuing the tradition of artistic excellence that defines Chagrin Falls Schools.

Authors

• Donald Harron
• Elaine Campbell
• Gretchen Cryer
• L.M. Montgomery
• Mavor Moore
• Nancy Ford
• Norman Campbell