Bend in the Road, The Anne of Green Gables Musical

Kitsap Forest Theater - Mountaineers Players

About the project and the company

The Mountaineers Players present Bend in the Road, The Anne of Green Gables Musical at the magical Kitsap Forest Theater in Bremerton

July 25-26, August 1-2, 8-9, 15-16; 2:00 pm – 2020

Bend in the Road, The Anne of Green Gables Musical is the Northwest Premier of this high-energy, brand new family show based on the Anne of Green Gables book. Bend in the Road’s themes of finding a home, being an intelligent and independent woman, using the power of imagination and growing up resonate with audiences from all walks of life. We are excited to work with the authors to bring this show to life.

Season auditions held in Seattle & Bremerton. Seattle: Sat., Feb. 22 (10-5) & Mon., Feb. 24 (7-9 pm) Bremerton: Wed., Feb. 19, 7:30 pm;

Callbacks will be Saturday, March 7^th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm in Seattle at TPS

*We encourage you to audition for our spring show, Beauty and the Beast, at the same time

**Seattle auditions and callbacks held at TPS Rooms, 4^th Floor, Seattle Armory

Rehearsals start Monday, June 1, 2020

Weeknight rehearsals are held in Seattle at TPS, 4^th floor, Seattle Armory.

Weekend rehearsals are at the Kitsap Forest Theater outside of Bremerton.

Please see ForestTheater.com for complete rehearsal schedule and more info.

Location of Audition

Seattle Auditions: TPS Rooms, 4th Floor, Seattle Armory; Bremerton Auditions: TBA; Please make an appointment for an audition.

Other details

Rehearsals start June 1st. Weeknight rehearsals are held in Seattle at TPS, 4th floor, Seattle Center House. Weekend rehearsals are held at the Kitsap Forest Theater. Not all actors are called to every rehearsal. We encourage carpools and we have meals available at the theater during weekend rehearsals and shows.

Audition requirements

Please prepare short song – 32 ms (bring recorded music or use our accompanist) and a 1 – 2 minute memorized monologue or scene cutting. A resume with photo is desired. Please warm up before your audition. If you are auditioning for both shows, please bring two sets of resumes/headshots

Character breakdown / Project needs

ANNE SHIRLEY

Orphan, stubborn, passionate, loyal, fiery temper, impulsive, intelligent, vivid imagination, high spirited, loves beauty & fantasy (plays 12-18); Mezzo

MARILLA CUTHBERT

Stern woman, with love and warmth under the surface (plays 40-60); Mezzo

MATTHEW CUTHBERT

Marilla’s brother, weathered, soft-hearted, shy & loving (plays 40-60); Baritone

RACHEL LYNDE

Crusty, nosy, snippy, self-righteous, elegant widow (plays 40-60); Mezzo

DIANE BARRY

Pretty, sweet girl who becomes Anne’s best friend (plays 15-18); Soprano

GILBERT BLYTHE

Handsome, teases Anne, secretly likes her (plays 15-18); Tenor

MINNIE MAE

Diana’s little sister, falls ill and Anne saves her (plays 5-10

MRS CAMILLE BARRY

Severe, unforgiving mother of Diana (plays mid-30’s); Mezzo

TEDDY PHILLIPS

Inattentive teacher, nervous & nerdy (plays 20’s);

JOSIE PYE

Lives up to her family’s bad reputation for meanness, pretty (plays 13-18); Soprano

CHARLIE SLOAN

Admires Anne from afar (plays 13-18); Tenor

BILLY ANDREWS

Bullies Anne (plays 13-18); Tenor

PRISSY ANDREWS

Acts more grown-up than other students (plays 12-17); Mezzo

RUBY GILLIS

Sentimental, has hysterical fits, superior knowledge of boys (plays 13-18); Mezzo

ENSEMBLE

Many roles, including students, salesmen, stationmaster and townsfolk for children, teens, women and men that include singing/dancing

Additional information

Preferred method of submission

Audition/Interview dates

Seattle: Sat., Feb. 22 (10-5), Mon., Feb. 24 (7-9 pm); Bremerton: Wed., Feb. 19, 7:30 pm

Pay type

Other

Audition location

Seattle & Bremerton WA

Pay type

Stipend to some Stipend to some

Callbacks or second audition/interview?

Saturday, March 7th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm in Seattle at TPS

Submission instructions

Call or email for appointment - please specify general date and time and include phone number

Union Requirements

Open to All

Website specific to project

https://www.foresttheater.com/

Equity Contract

None