Anne of Green Gables

Adapted by Joseph Robinette

From the novel by L.M. Montgomery

Directed by Tron Sutton

Rated PG

 

February 2, 2026 - 6-9pm

Platinum Music Complex

7301 NE Loop 820, NRH TX 76180 

 

Rehearsals begin February 9th and will be Mon-Thurs from 6-9pm

Production runs March 14-22, 2026 Saturdays at 12pm and Sundays at 2pm

 

Show Description: This dramatization captures the charm and excitement of L.M. Montgomery's enduring classic about an orphan girl, Anne Shirley, from her first encounter with her austere guardian to her thrilling graduation from Queen's Academy. The play faithfully recreates the memorable events and characters from the brilliant novel. All the tragedies and triumphs that mark Anne's growth from adolescence to early adulthood are here: her friendship with Diana, her feuds with Gilbert, her adoration of Matthew, the mistaken wine bottle, the cake disaster, the broken leg, the scholastic achievements, and the saving of Green Gables. Whether the playgoer is an "old friend" of Anne's or meeting her for the first time, this play will solidify a lasting friendship between the audience and one of literature's most unforgettable characters. 

Audition Requirements: Please be familiar with the script and characters. We will be doing cold reading from the script. Please review the Audition Guidelines 2026 prior to auditions. 

 

ROLES AVAILABLE

Anne Shirley (13-16): Anne is a spirited red-headed orphan who comes to Green Gables to live

with Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert. She tends to talk too much but loves deeply. She is

passionate with a flair for the dramatic. Anne has a positive attitude, but her temper can get

her in trouble. Throughout the course of the play, Anne transforms from a girl to a beautiful,

intelligent young woman.

Marilla Cuthbert (40-60): An independent, private, no-nonsense unmarried woman who raises

Anne with her brother Matthew at Green Gables in Avonlea. She struggles with Anne’s temper,

dramatic tendencies, and wild imagination but over the years begins to care deeply for her.

Matthew Cuthbert (40-60): Marilla’s brother. He is quiet and a man of few words. He is

irresistibly drawn to Anne from the moment he meets her. He often helps Anne through some

of her toughest moments and helps Marilla see the good in her.

Gilbert Blythe (15-18): Gilbert quickly becomes Anne’s adversary when he calls her “carrots”.

Their rivalry extends to their schoolwork as well, but the two have a mutual admiration for each

other which blossoms into love.

Diana Barry (13-15): Diana is Anne’s bosom friend. She is sweet and adores Anne’s vitality. She comes from a wealthy home. She has dark hair that Anne envies.

Rachel Lynde (40-60): Long time neighbor of Matthew and Marilla. Rachel wants to know all

the business of everyone in Avonlea. She loves to gossip and offers unsolicited advice freely.

Mrs. Barry (30-50): Diana’s mother. She is wealthy and difficult to please. She is unsure of

Anne, but eventually grows to love her just as the others do.

Minnie May Barry (7-11): Diana’s younger sister who gets very ill and Anne comes to her

rescue.

Mr. Phillips (20-30): The Avonlea schoolmaster during Anne’s first year there. He flirts

with Prissy Andrews. He is a rather inept teacher who scapegoats Anne unfairly on a couple of

occasions.

Miss Susan Stacy (20-40): Miss Stacy is the Avonlea schoolteacher who takes Mr. Phillips’s

place and becomes Anne’s beloved mentor.

Aunt Josephine Barry (60-80): Diana’s father’s elderly, rich aunt, known to be very prim and

proper.

Mrs. Allan (30-50): Mrs. Allan is married to the Reverend Allan. Mrs. Allan, a “kindred spirit,” is

the most significant person in Anne’s religious upbringing. Anne is immediately drawn to her

because she is pretty.

Josie Pye (13-18): Anne’s classmate and rival. Snobbish and comes from a wealthy family.

Jane Andrews (12-18): One of Anne’s classmates, she is often with Anne for parties and adventures. 

Ruby Gillis (12-18): One of Anne’s classmates, she is often with Anne for parties and adventures.

Moody MacPherson (12-18): One of the boys in Anne’s class. He plans to be a minister.

Charlie Sloane (12-18): Charlie is a classmate of Anne’s. He hopes to become a politician.

Prissy Andrews (15-18): Prissy is a sixteen-year-old student with whom Mr. Phillips flirts.

Tillie Boulter (12-18): Classmate of Anne’s

Carrie Sloane (12-18): Classmate of Anne’s and Charlie Sloane’s sister

Bessie Wright (12-18): Classmate of Anne’s

Mary Jo (17-20): Mrs. Barry’s French-Canadian house maid.

Jimmy Glover (12-18): A classmate of Anne’s. 

Jerry Buote (16-20): Teen boy that Matthew hires to work the farm.

Mrs. Blewett (30-50): Mrs. Blewett is a sharp-tongued, stingy woman with a temper who offers

to take Anne in order to help care for her children; this prompts Marilla to accept Anne instead.

Reverend Bentley (50-90): Elderly minister who later retires.

Reverend Allan (30-60): Mr. Allan is the young minister of the Presbyterian Church in

Avonlea. He is very much in love with his wife Mrs. Allan.

Mr. Saddler (30-60): Neighbor of Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert who offers to buy the Cuthbert

farm after Matthew’s death.

Miss Rogerson (20-40): The Sunday school teacher.

Stationmaster (30-80)

President of Queen’s Academy (30-60)

Extras (10-18): School Children, Girls at Sunday School, etc.