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Casting the role of Gilbert in Anne of Green Gables

When: Tue, September 29 at 7pm

Where: Chance Theater @ Bette Aitken theater arts Center, 5522 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim. Click here for driving directions.

Prepare: 16-32 bar from a musical

Bring: Please bring headshot, resume and sheet music. Accompanist will be provided.

Rehearsals: Begin October 19. Weekday evenings and weekends.

Performances: November 27 – December 27 (Fri, Sat 3pm & 8pm; Sun 2pm). NOTE: There will be no performances on December 24 or 25. There will be an added 3pm performance on Friday, November 27.

Pay Rate: There is some pay

Synopsis: Generations of readers have adored the best-selling novel Anne of Green Gables, and now the musical adaptation of the beloved book hits the stage at Chance Theater. The Cuthberts expect to adopt a boy, but receive, instead, a red-haired, wide eyed orphan girl. Though clever young Anne Shirley has a penchant for getting into trouble, she works her way into the hearts of her adoptive parents as well as the residents of rural Prince Edward Island. It’s a heartwarming story for the whole family.

Character Description

Gilbert Blythe: male, 18-25 to play younger; Anne’s rival who secretly has a crush on her; the second smartest kid in class, Gilbert can be loud and obnoxious with the boys, but usually finds himself getting soft-spoken around Anne.

 

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