Anne Shirley (stage age early 20’s)
Anne of Green Gables is all grown up and off to university. The free spirited red-head is leaving Avonlea and leaving all that she knows behind. Except of course, Gilbert Blythe, the young man she stubbornly refuses to realize is the man she loves. This is a demanding role for a young actress/singer, singing in 13 of the show numbers. Some dance is required. Vocal range G – F.

Gilbert Blythe (age early 20’s)
Gilbert is the classic “all-American” boy in a Canadian context. Young, good looking, hardworking, the quarterback on the school football team, He is chased by all the girls in town (except Anne). This is a demanding role for a young actor/singer, singing in 12 of the show numbers. Some dance is required. Vocal range A – G.

Marilla Cuthbert (mature)
Anne’s adopted aunt. She continues to provide advice and guidance to Anne while struggling to maintain the family farm. This is a demanding role requiring sensitivity in performance and strong singing skills. Vocal range G – D

Mrs Rachel Lynde (mature)
Marilla’s friend and the town busy body. Mrs Lynde “knows all” before the rest of Avonlea. Like Marilla, this is a demanding role requiring sensitivity in performance and strong singing skills. Vocal range D – F.

Josie Pye (age early 20’s)
Anne has what Josie wants, Gilbert Blythe. She is on this planet to make things difficult for Anne Shirley. Don’t worry; she comes around before too long. Good dance skills are required. Vocal range G – E.

Diana (age early 20’s)
She is Anne’s best friend in the world. Diana is a fun loving individual who wants the best for Anne and is instrumental in getting her to University. Vocal range A – G.

Phillipa (age early 20’s)
An unlikely friend of Anne’s at University. She comes from a completely different walk-of-life. Like Diana, she too loves life, particularly the boys. Vocal range G – E.

Roy Gardner (age 20’s)
He becomes Anne’s love interest at University, mainly because she is so stubborn and refuses to admit what everyone else knows. That she loves Gilbert Blythe. Vocal range B – F

Moody McPherson (age 20’s)
The town fiddler, required at all the parties in Avonlea. Somewhat awkward around women but comes into his own. Someone skilled with the fiddle would be an asset.
Vocal range F – F

Women’s and Men’s chorus
A variety of roles, dancers, and singers will be drawn from a busy mixed chorus of approximately 14 individuals. Generally, the chorus makes up the student population of Avonlea and the university. Women’s vocal range E – G, Men’s vocal range F – G.