Newark Drama Club rehearsals are well underway for “Anne of Green Gables” that’s based on the much-loved children’s classic. It will be presented October 24th and 25th at Newark High School.
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“Anne of Green Gables is an adaptation of the beloved series by L.M. Montgomery. It follows the adventures of 11-year-old Anne Shirley, an imaginative and spirited orphan girl, as she adjusts to her life with the sister and brother team of Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert at Green Gables in Avonlea, Prince Edward Island, Canada. The play captures some of the memorable moments from the novel such as Anne’s friendship with her neighbor Diana Barry, her rivalry with schoolmate Gilbert Blythe, and her interactions with Avonlea locals such as her busybody neighbor, Rachel Lynde and students at school. The play explores the themes of identity, growing up, friendship, and discovering family,” Director Emily Howard, an English 11 teacher at NHS, explained.
“Anne of Green Gables” is a personal favorite of mine,” Howard continued. “I am excited to bring this sentimental piece of literature to life on the NHS stage. The play features an eclectic mix of characters that will give our actors great opportunities for growth and development.”
Cast includes: Alena Black as Rachel Lynde, Addison Burgess as Diana Barry, Madison Chamberlin as Mrs. Blewett, Sloane Colling as Josie Pye, Kylie Craig as Mrs. Allan, Anna Eckert as Mrs. Barry, Brooklynn Hand as Aunt Josephine, Anthony Humphrey as Jimmy Wright, Bella Humphrey as Marilla Cuthbert, Austin Kaufman as Rev. Allan, KaylaJo Kaufman as Miss Stacy, Avery Kelly as Moody MacPherson, Henry Klemann as Rev. Bentley, Gavin Kingman, Ensemble, Ethan Klock as Gilbert Blythe, Rylee Mayo as Ruby Gillis, Cavan McNeil as Mr. Phillips, Matiece Miller as Prissy Andrews, Gio Modafarri as Stationmaster/ Mr. Sadler, Alyxandria Newark as Bessy Wright/Carrie Slone, Spencer Nies as Charlie Sloane, Alexandria Pellegrini as Jane Andrews, Victoria Ridley as Minnie-May Barry, Kelsey Sauve-Jorgensen as Tillie Boulter, Braydan Sherman as Matthew Cuthbert, Genevieve Witter as Anne Shirley and Caspian Wunder as Jerry Buote/President of Queen’s Academy.
Crew includes: Kylie Gravino and Alex Shestakoff, State Managers and crew members Paige Foster, Annaliz Garcia, Alyvia Poole, Liz Pullen, Naomi Romero-Rivera, Madi Ross, David Sergeant, Kloie Sergeant, Abby Wells, Stephanie Wilson and Rosemary Winkler.
“Anne of Green Gables” will be presented at NHS Friday, Oct. 24th and Saturday, Oct. 25th at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 for students/seniors, $7 adults and available at the door only.