Audition Package

January 2024
TCP’s Anne of Green Gables Audition Information

Artistic Director’s Note

Imagination, creativity and family continue to be solid themes for TCP. We all come together to create
“community theatre at its very best”, and build relationships and memories throughout the process. As a
young orphan, Anne Shirley continues to reach through challenges, express creative ideas, and build
community relationships who end up becoming family; therefore, representing many of the themes we
abide by at TCP.

Anne of Green Gables remains the longest running musical in the world, making it a fitting choice for our
40th Anniversary musical production. It continues to connect us to our roots of community and passion,
while also enlightening audiences with an enduring storyline.

TCP is beyond excited to return to the Trinity Theatre this spring for a full scale musical production.
Please read in detail the commitment and audition requirements below. Come and join the TCP family!

Brooke Gamble
Artistic Director

Director’s Note
My first community theatre show was Children of Eden, TCP’s 20th anniversary show in 2004. It remains
a formative experience in my life as a performer, and I am so grateful for the wonderful family I found
with TCP. Playing Quasimodo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame for TCP’s 35th anniversary remains one of
highlights of my acting career, and my first directing experiences were here at TCP as well, with 2020’s
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and 2021’s Murder on the Orient Express. I’ve worked with many
wonderful theatre groups, and had fantastic experiences doing so, but for me, TCP means home, and so I
am so excited to “come home” to celebrate 40 years of this special company!

Anne of Green Gables is the perfect show to celebrate this milestone! Although published in 1908 and set
in the late 1800’s, Lucy Maud Montgomery’s classic story remains timeless and relevant. Anne of Green
Gables’ story is moving and powerful, its characters nuanced and compelling, and its music classic and
fun. I am looking forward to exploring this with our cast and creative team!

One of the most exciting aspects of Anne of Green Gables is the opportunities it holds for the whole family
to enjoy, both onstage and in the audience. I hope we will see many TCP-ers come home to celebrate our
40th anniversary, and I hope we will see many new faces join the TCP community as well. Let’s get to
work making some theatre magic: see you at auditions!

Aaron Balzer
Director
Show Dates and Performance Venue
Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 7 pm (invited dress rehearsal)
Thursday, May 9th, 2024 7 pm
Friday, May 10th, 2024 7 pm
Saturday, May 11th, 2024 2 pm & 7 pm
Sunday, May 12th, 2023 2 pm

Anne of Green Gables will be performed at the Trinity Theatre at the New Hamburg Community Centre,
251 Jacob Street, New Hamburg.

Rehearsals
Rehearsals will take place during the following scheduled times. With that in mind, we ask that everyone
auditioning for this production commit to our FULL rehearsal schedule. Attendance at rehearsals is
critical to the success of this production.

Please identify all potential conflicts including travel, vacation, etc on your audition form. Any conflicts
with the posted schedule must be discussed with the Production Manager or Stage Manager and agreed to
by the Director before casting can be confirmed.

Rehearsals for Anne of Green Gables will begin on SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11th. Rehearsals will be at the New
Hamburg Community Centre at 251 Jacob Street in New Hamburg.

Sundays 1:30 pm - 5 pm and 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Tuesdays 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm (starting April as required)
Thursdays 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Though we ask for full commitment to this schedule, there are likely to be some exceptions along the way.
For instance, we can tell you now that there will be no rehearsal on Sunday, March 31st, Easter Sunday.
Other changes will be announced as we go.

Key Dates
In the week leading up to the show, the following special rehearsal schedule will apply:

Thursday, May 2nd - Dress Rehearsal

Sunday, May 5th - Technical Rehearsal

Monday, May 6th - Dress Rehearsal

Tuesday, May 7th - Dark Day (No Rehearsal)

Sunday, May 12th - Tear down (Mandatory)

General Expectations
● Everyone who performs on stage must pay a $20 participation fee.
● All cast members should be available 2 hours prior to performance for make-up and hair styling.
● All company members will receive their script at the first rehearsal and should be familiar with
their role, working towards full memorization.
● Every cast member will be emailed a “TCP Spring Show Information Kit”. It will include
everything you need to know about being part of a TCP show including how to check rehearsal
schedules, important email addresses and more. You should carefully read and fully understand
that document BEFORE you come to your first rehearsal.
● As a member of the company you are required to spend a minimum of 10 hours in pre-
production activities in addition to performing on stage and rehearsing. Sometimes this is work
that can be done at home (sewing/prop construction) or it may mean a Saturday work day doing
painting or stage construction. As we get closer to our production dates we always require lots of
help to transform the community centre into the Trinity Theatre – a great time to fulfil some of
those hours.
● Have fun! Becoming part of the “TCP Family” is a wonderful experience! You will meet many new
friends, be challenged and be rewarded with the applause of an audience and being part of
something very special … of Community Theatre at its Very Best!

Audition Dates and Times

Due to the casting requirements of the show the audition panel will be seeing only performers ages 8 and
up. (Please see the character listing.) Each audition will take approximately five to ten minutes
(excluding youth auditions).

Audition Location
St. Agatha Community Centre. 1791 Erbs Rd, St. Agatha, ON N0B 2L0
Friday, January 12th 6:00 pm - 10: 00 pm
Saturday, January 13th 9:00 am - 11:00 am (youth only) & 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday, January 14th 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

CALLBACKS: Saturday, January 20th 9am-5pm

Audition Panel
Aaron Balzer Director
Lynn MacIntosh Acting Coach
Anna Maste Music Director
TBC Choreographer

General Audition Information

Please arrive approximately 10 minutes early, so you’ll have time to sign in and prepare for your audition.

Youth Auditions
TCP will be casting youth ages 8-13 to be a part of our youth ensemble.

Auditions for youth will take place on Saturday, January 13th from 9:00 to 11:00. Please prepare the
following song and side (does not need to be memorized). Youth will also take part in a movement/dance
audition (Please dress comfortably).

Please Prepare the Following CHILDRENS CUT

What to Prepare

● A 32 bar cut of a song (provided on sheet music)

● Chosen Side (prepare 2 options from below)

Booking an Audition
When you are ready to book your audition time please fill out the below form.

WILL NEED A GOOGLE FORM FOR THIS - EMAIL TO auditions@thecommunityplayers.com

First Name:
Last Name:

Home Address:

Age:

Gender:

Email:

Cell Phone (if applicable):

Home Phone (if applicable):

I will be auditioning for the following roles:

I will accept any role offered (yes/no)... If no, please explain: _____________

I will accept an ensemble role (yes/no)

I can attend all scheduled rehearsals and performance dates (yes/no)... if no, please explain:
____________

Audition times:

Friday, January 12th 6:00 pm - 10: 00 pm

Saturday, January 13th 9:00 am - 11:00 am (youth ages 8-13 only)

Sunday, January 14th 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Comments:

Note: Attach photo and theatre resume

Any questions regarding this audition process can be directed to auditions@thecommunityplayers.com.

About The Show

Anne of Green Gables is a story about a loveable orphan, with a big imagination, and an even
bigger heart. Prince Edward Island provides the backdrop of a true tale of community,
acceptance, family, and love; a fitting choice for TCP’s 40th Annual production.
The Characters
ANNE SHIRLEY (Vocal Range.A3-G5 (soprano). Playing Age 13-16. LEAD) – Young girl; red-haired and
freckled; exuberant and precocious. She is scholastic and well intentioned, but has a fiery temper.

MARRILA CUTHBERT (Vocal Range B3-B4 (alto or mezzo). Playing Age 50 - 60. LEAD) – stern, moral,
and no-nonsense spinster. She lives with Matthew, her unmarried brother. She has a wry sense of
humour and is eventually affectionate toward Anne.

MATTHEW CUTHBERT (Vocal Range A2-E4 (baritone). Playing Age 50 -70. LEAD) – bachelor; silver hair
and grey moustache. A sweet, soft-spoken farmer who works the Green Gables acreage. He lives with his
sister Marilla and is painfully shy toward women.

GILBERT BLYTHE (Vocal Range C3-F4 (tenor). Playing Age 13-16. LEAD) – Young boy; smart,
handsome, and confident. Good-natured but cocky, he inadvertently becomes Anne's adversary.

RACHEL LYNDE (Vocal Range G3-F5 (mezzo). Playing Age 40 - 60. Supporting)– outspoken and
indiscreet; the town gossip. Affectionate towards her good friend Marilla.

DIANA BARRY (Vocal Range A3-D5 (mezzo). Playing Age 13-16. Supporting)– 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 (Vocal Range G3-F5 (mezzo). Playing Age 13-16. Supporting) – Selfish, harsh and scheming;
Anne's worst enemy. Josie is blonde and pretty.

MISS MURIEL STACY (Vocal Range A3-D5 (mezzo). Playing Age 20-30. Supporting) – Schoolteacher;
radiates enthusiasm and rampant desire for learning. She is a role model and mentor for Anne.

Featured Characters

MRS MACPHERSON MRS. SLOANE MRS. PIE THE MINISTER

Playing Age 30 - 50 Playing Age 30 - 50 Playing Age 30 - 50 Playing Age 30 -60

EARL CECIL MRS. SPENCER MRS. BLEWETT

Playing Age 30-60 Playing Age 30-60 Playing Age 30 - 50 Playing Age 30 - 50

PRISSY ANDREWS RUBY GILLIS TILLIE BOULTER GERTIE PYE

Playing Age 16-18 Playing Age 13-16 Playing Age 13-16 Playing Age 13-16

CHARLIE SLOANE MOODY MACPHERSON GERRY BUOTE TOMMY SLOANE

Playing Age 13-16 Playing Age 13-16 Playing Age 13-16 Playing Age 13-16

MALCOLM ANDREWS MR. PHILLIPS LUCILLA THE STATIONMASTER

Playing Age 30 - 50 Playing Age 20 - 30 Playing Age 20 -40 Playing Age 20 -80
The “Sides”
If the character you are auditioning for is not featured in any of the sides, please prepare the side in the
style of the character.

Anne Cut
Marilla Cut
Matthew Cut
Diana Cut
Gilbert Cut

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members. We commit to following the rules, regulations and best practices set out by the Provincial,
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