AUDITION NOTICE –LOWER OSSINGTON THEATRE- TORONTO, ON
Production name: ANNE OF GREEN GABLES; THE MUSICAL
Rehearsals start: July 3rd, 2019
Performances: August 16th– October 6th, 2019
Audition date: June 11th, 2019
Callback dates: June 21st, 2019
Deadline to submit: June 9th, 2019
All roles are paid, non-equity.
Rehearsalsarepart time through until opening. Performances are four shows per week Fridaythrough Sunday.
Lower Ossington Theatre is committed to gender equity and cultural diversity in all of our practices. We invite gender non-conforming actors to apply for the role with which they most identify.
Lower Ossington Theatre is casting all roles in our upcoming production of The Anne of Green Gables; The Musical
Lucy Maud Montgomery’s classic story of a red-haired orphan named Anne, for those who aren’t familiar with it, follows a young girl who is adopted by a farmer and his sister. Though they hoped for a boy, Anne’s sunny charm wins over their hearts, and the hearts of those all around her.
Anne of Green Gables, The Musical invites us along on one charming adventure after the next, as Anne stumbles her way through a series of scrapes, makes a bosom friend, and searches for (and finds) several kindred spirits!
Produced by: Joseph Patrick
Directed by: Alan Kinsella
Choreographed by: Adam Sergison
Musical Directed by: Kieren MacMillan
Character Breakdown– All performers may be asked to perform multiple roles.
ANNE SHIRLEY - Young girl; red-haired and freckled; exuberant and precocious. She is scholastic and well intentioned, but has a fiery temper.
MARRILA 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.
MATTHEW CUTHBER - Early 60s; bachelor; silver 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.
GILBERT BLYTHE - Young boy; smart, handsome, and confident. Good-natured but cocky, he inadvertently becomes Anne's adversary.
RACHEL LYNDE - Early 60s; outspoken and indiscreet; the town gossip. Affectionate towards her good friend Marilla.
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.
JOSIE PYE - Selfish, harsh and scheming; Anne's worst enemy. Josie is blonde and pretty.
MISS MURIEL STACY - Schoolteacher; radiates enthusiasm and rampant desire for learning.
She is a role model and mentor for Anne.
Ensemble Features and Roles:
All ensemble roles play multiple characters and require strong dance and vocal ability.
MRS MACPHERSON
MRS. SLOANE
MRS. PIE
THE MINISTER
EARL
CECIL
MRS. SPENCER
MRS. BLEWETT
DIANA BARRY
PRISSY ANDREWS
RUBY GILLIS
TILLIE BOULTER
GERTIE PYE
CHARLIE SLOANE
MOODY MACPHERSON
GERRY BUOTE
TOMMY SLOANE
MALCON ANDREWS
MR. PHILLIPS
LUCILLA
THE STATIONMASTER
General Information
The Lower Ossington Theatre is committed to supporting developing professionals by creating a space that enables them to refine their craft and to surprise, delight, challenge and inspire audiences. Lower Ossington Theatre provides great roles for great performers. Our professional teams set high expectations for cast members.
Lower Ossington Theatre does not consider personal measurements as part of the audition process.
EMAIL SUBMISSIONS ONLY. NO PHONE CALLS.
Please submit a headshot and resume (in PDF format only) by June 9th, 2019.
Only those granted an audition time will be contacted.
Submit headshot and resume in PDF form to: lotheatreauditions@gmail.com
Video submissions may be accepted by request ONLY. Please contact us if you cannot attend,and wish to make a video submission.
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