The Fine Arts Association at 38660 Mentor Avenue, Willoughby, Ohio announces auditions for Anne of Green Gables - The Musicaltm Book by Donald Harron Music by Norman Campbell Adapted from the novel by L. M. Montgomery Director: David Malinowski Musical Director: Bret Tassone Choreographer: Jen Boehmer Anne of Green Gables – The Musical™ started life as a TV musical adaptation, originally premiering on CBC Folio in 1956. Anne of Green Gables – The Musical™ premiered on the mainstage at Charlottetown Festival, becoming a perennial favorite for all those who visit Canada's Prince Edward Island. The production (which underwent significant changes in 2011) has run every year since its stage inception, and has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the Longest-Running Annual Musical Theatre Production. The musical premiered in London in 1967 and at New York City Center in 1972. Auditions - APPOINTMENTS NEEDED: Monday, September 29, 2025 - beginning at 6:00 pm - Corning Auditorium Tuesday, September 30, 2025 - beginning at 6:00 pm - Corning Auditorium Callbacks by invitation only: October 2, 2025 at The Fine Arts Association, 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, OH 44094 www.fineartsassociation.org<http://www.fineartsassociation.org> Click here to take you directly to the Sign Up Genius to make your appointment: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4FABA72BA1FA7-58211422-anne#/ Production Dates – November 28 - December 21, 2025 Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00 pm Note: 2 performances on Sat., December 6 at 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm Rehearsals begin – Sunday, October 6, 2025 Rehearsals will GENERALLY be Mondays thru Thursdays 6:30-10:00 p.m. & Sundays 1:00-5:00 pm Casting Information: - Needed: Cast of approximately 30+ - All roles are available, 17W, 12M principals plus ensemble - All roles are open to the RIGHT person, regardless of age, gender, race, etc. - Auditions are open to all actors ages 10 to adult - No AEA contracts available for this production. - Actors appearing in The Fine Arts Association productions do so as volunteers. Audition Requirements: - Come prepared with 16-32 bars of a song in the style of the show. - Bring sheet music in the proper key. - An accompanist will play for all auditioners. - Bring a detailed list of your conflicts beginning October 6, 2025. This includes any school or work activities/events, sports activities/events and classes that would cause a missed scheduled rehearsal. All cast members must be available for tech week (Novemberr 23-26) and ALL performances. - Please bring a recent headshot/photograph to leave with the production team. - Résumés will be accepted (not required). ROLES AVAILABLE: 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 CUTHBERT – Early 60s; bachelor; silver hair and grey mustache. A sweet, soft-spoken farmer who works on 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/Minor Roles 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 Ann Hedger Programming Coordinator ahedger@fineartsassociation.org<mailto:ahedger@fineartsassociation.org> __________________________ The Fine Arts Association All the Arts Under One Roof 38660 Mentor Avenue, Willoughby, OH 44094 www.fineartsassociation.org<http://www.fineartsassociation.org/>