Anne of Green Gables
Spring Play Series | 2nd Grade – 12th Grade
Friday, May 10th | 4pm – 7pm
OPTIONAL SCRIPT READING WORKSHOP
Open call for youth actors to participate in the 2024 Youth Playwriting Project by reading the new Anne of Green Gables script aloud and providing actor feedback to the youth playwrights on their script draft. This call is open to youth in grades 2nd through 12th, no previous acting experience needed.
Please note: Participation in this workshop is FREE. All youth actors in attendance will be given opportunities to read scenes during this workshop. Actors interested in auditioning for the Play Series production are welcome to participate, but participation in this workshop will not be considered during casting for the production.
AUDITION INSTRUCTIONS
The Superior Arts Youth Theater announces auditions for Anne of Green Gables, a new script adaptation written by local youth in the SAY Theater 2024 Playwriting Project.
Please note that young actors who were cast either Two Gentlemen of Verona or The Reluctant Dragon are restricted from casting in this production. These actors are still welcome to participate in the Script Reading Workshop on Sunday May 5th and/or on the technical crew for Anne of Green Gables.
Location
All auditions and callbacks will take place at Marquette Hope Connection Center, Marquette, MI 49855. We will have volunteers stationed in the hallway upon arrival. Auditions will take place in the rehearsal room downstairs. Please check in at the table in the lobby! All auditions and callbacks will be held in this space.
Audition FAQ
Pre-Audition Checklist:
- Read all of the instructions and information
- Sign up for a 5 minute audition time slot
- Save the email address production@saytheater.org to your email contacts
- Complete this audition form before your scheduled audition
Production Company: Superior Arts Youth Theater
Website: saytheater.org
Project Instructor: Becky Heldt
Youth Director: Rachel Hay
Youth Assistant Director/Stage Manager: Keagan Ransom
Youth Playwrights: Brayden Saarela, Keagan Ransom, Petra Fraizer
Performance Location: Masonic Theatre, 128 W. Washington, Marquette, MI 49855
Email: production@saytheater.org
Audition Dates
Acting Auditions:
Friday, May 10th: 4 – 7pm
Callbacks:
Saturday, May 11th: 2 – 4pm
The callback list will be emailed out after auditions on Friday, May 10th.
Key Dates
Rehearsals Begin: Tuesday, May 14
Mandatory Rehearsals: May 31 – June 6
Performances: June 7 at 7pm, June 8 at 7pm, and June 9 at 1pm
Key Audition Information
This production is open to youth grades 2nd through 12th.
Acting Auditions
Come prepared with a 60-90 second monologue, or two contrasting monologues. Those auditioning for a lead role are strongly encouraged to memorize their monologue. Any style monologue or poem is welcome.
Please note, no singing is required for this production. Sign up below for a 5 minute time slot!
Video Auditions
If an actor is unavailable during the listed audition time (Friday, May 10 from 4pm – 7pm) Actors are welcome to submit their monologue as a pre-recorded video for consideration for Callbacks. Video auditions must be received in the production@saytheater.org inbox by 7pm on Friday May 10th to be considered.
Callbacks
Only those listed on the callback list will need to attend. At callbacks youth will be given scenes to read with other actors who are attending callbacks.
Financial Information/Cost
There is no cost to audition for SAY Theater productions. If you are cast, registration for this SAY Theater production is $100 for the first child and $50 for each additional family member. Financial Aid is available. To apply for financial aid prior to auditions use this online form:
Rehearsals
Rehearsals will take place between 4-8pm on weekdays and between 10am-8pm on weekends. We will do our best to base the rehearsal schedule on youth conflicts that are listed on their audition form!
Synopsis & Character Bios
This is a new adaptation of the classic novel Anne of Green Gables from Lucy Maud Montgomery. The script centers on Anne Shirley’s unexpected arrival to Avonlea and Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert’s deciding if she should be allowed to stay on their farm known as Green Gables. This adaptation features many speaking roles with scenes that range from laugh-out-loud funny to emotional and heartfelt.
Casting Note: While some character ages and genders are crucial to the plot, the directors are considering all actors for roles equally and will be based primarily on audition turnout and casting needs.
Younger Anne Shirley: 11 years old. Very imaginative, smart, and talkative. Anne is hopeful she can stay at Green Gables with Matthew and Marila Cuthbert.
Older Anne Shirley: 16 years old. Still very imaginative, smart, and talkative. Anne is returning to Green Gables from school and recounting the story of her arrival at Green Gables 5 years earlier.
Younger Marilla Cuthbert: Middle aged. A stern woman with a slight sense of humor. She is eventually charmed by Anne’s hopefulness and imagination.
Older Marilla Cuthbert: 5 years older than her younger self. Older Marila is grieving the loss of her brother, Matthew, and recounting with Anne the story of Anne’s arrival at Green Gables.
Matthew Cuthbert: Marilla’s middle aged brother. Matthew is getting on in his years and needs help managing the farm. He is a quiet, introvert who enjoys Anne’s talkative nature and active imagination.
Mrs. Rachel Lynd: Middle aged neighbor. Mrs. Rachel is the town gossip and too quick to judge others. She speaks her mind, but also keeps an open mind. She eventually accepts Anne for who she is.
Mrs. Spencer: Avonlea townsperson who is tasked with bringing an orphan to Green Gables. Flora Jane is her daughter.
Mrs. Blewett: Avonlea townsperson who is a coldhearted woman and has many children. She is interested in adopting Anne as a helper.
Rodger: A local Maple Syrup seller. Rodger is Mrs. Spencer’s brother. He is friendly.
Nancy: An Avonlea school child, roughly 11 years old. She is mischievous and silly.
Flora Jane Spencer: An Avonlea school child, roughly 11 years old. She is shy and helpful.
Mr. Phillips: Avonlea’s school teacher. He gives most of his attention to a few favorite students and believes Anne has a bad temper.
Prissy Andrews: An Avonlea student, age 15 to 16. She is graduating and studying for her entrance exam to college.
Gilbert Blythe: An Avonlea student, age 14 to 15. Gilbert is a popular boy in school and teases Anne for having red hair.
Diana Barry: Anne’s Best Friend, 12 years old. Diana is a smart girl who enjoys school. She becomes fast friends with Anne after meeting her at the church picnic.
Mr. Barry: Diana’s father. He is friendly and neighbors with the Cuthberts.
The Peddler: A local peddler who sells goods and travels by bicycle. They are funny and a bit mischievous. (Any Gender)
Station Master: Runs the Charlottetown Train Station when Anne first arrives. (Any Gender).
Ensemble Roles
Avonlea Townspeople
Avonlea School Children
Technical Crew Application
If you are interested in being on the technical crew for this production, please complete this form.
Audition Submission Information
QUESTIONS???
Please email us at: production@saytheater.org or call 888-785-0512
Financial Aid
We believe every kid deserves access to theatre education and the arts. Partial to full financial coverage is available for participation in all SAY Theater programming.
Inclusion Statement
SAY Theater is working to make sure we are a welcoming space for peoples of all ability, ethnicity, economic status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Our program includes need-based financial aid, ADA compliant rehearsal and performance spaces, all-gender restrooms, and a faculty happy to work with families in order to meet participants’ individual physical, learning, and social needs. If there are ways we can be more welcoming to your family, please let us know at info@saytheater.org.
Wheelchair Access and Mobility
SAY Theater encourages the use of mobility equipment whenever necessary to improve access to our productions and programs. Wheelchair-accessible entrances at our rehearsal space, the Marquette Hope Connection Center, are located near both the upper and lower level parking lots. A wheelchair-accessible restroom is located on the upper level of the building and may be accessed from the lower level via elevator. Please contact Becky Heldt at becky@saytheater.org for more information.
Service Animals
SAY Theater acknowledges the vital relationship between a person with disabilities and their service animal. Examples of service animals include dogs used by people who are blind, hearing-alert animals for people who are deaf, deafened or hard of hearing, and animals trained to alert an individual to an oncoming seizure and lead them to safety. Service animals are welcome at SAY Theater. Please contact Becky Heldt at becky@saytheater.org prior to bringing a service animal to an activity or program to ensure the appropriate arrangements are made.
Support Persons
A person with a disability who is accompanied by a support person will be allowed to have that person escort them on our premises. There is no fee for support persons attending any of our programs.
Allergies
SAY Theater is sensitive to allergy-related concerns and maintains a nut-free environment.
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