Evangel students perform “Anne of Green Gables”
March 7, 2008
Contact: Paul K. Logsdon, Director of Public Relations and Publications, 417-865-2815, Ext. 7292
Springfield, Mo. — Evangel University’s spring drama production, “Anne of Green Gables,” dramatized by Joseph Robinette, will run April 3-5 and 10-12 at 7:30 p.m. In addition, matinee performances will be at 2:30 p.m. on April 5 and 12. All performances will be in the Barnett Fine Arts Theatre.
Reserve seat tickets are $10 at the door, $8 in advance, and for matinees $6 advance or $8 at door.
Tickets can be purchased in the Evangel Humanities Department by calling (417) 865-2815 ext. 8641. On performance days, call the box office at (417) 865–2815 ext. 7134 from 6-7:30 p.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. for matinees.
This new dramatization captures the charm and excitement of L.M. Montgomery’s enduring classic about an orphan girl, Anne Shirley, from her first encounter with her austere guardian to her thrilling graduation from Queen’s Academy. The play faithfully recreates the memorable events and characters from the brilliant novel.
All the tragedies and triumphs that mark Anne’s growth from adolescence to early adulthood are here: her friendship with Diana, her feuds with Gilbert, her adoration of Matthew, the mistaken wine bottle, the cake disaster, the broken leg, the scholastic achievements, and the saving of Green Gables.
Whether the playgoer is an “old friend” of Anne’s or meeting her for the first time, this play will solidify a lasting friendship between the audience and one of literature’s most unforgettable characters.
The play is directed by David Smith, associate professor of theatre arts. For additional information, contact Elaine Tate (417) 865-2815 ext. 8640.
Cast of characters
- Anne Shirley – Lexy Brown, freshman theatre education major from Kansas City, Mo.
- Matthew Cuthbert – Jordan Thomas, senior theatre arts major form Ozark, Mo.
- Marilla Cuthbert – Jessica Smith, senior theatre arts major from St. Albans, W. Va.
- Rachel Lynde – Erin Jacobs, sophomore music and theatre education major from Charlotte, Mich.
- Mr. Philips, Stationmaster, Joey Buote, Rev. Allen – Justin Cronin, freshman criminal justice major from Urbandale, Iowa
- Prissy Andrews, Mrs. Allan – Katy Miglicco, freshman journalism major from Shreveport, La.
- Diana Barry – Joanna Van Ronk, sophomore business management major from Adna, Wash.
- Mrs. Barry – Amber Gathright, junior music major from Reeds Spring, Mo.
- Minnie May Barry – Jillian Mackey, high school sophomore from Springfield, Mo.
- Josie Pye– Tristen Roberts, sophomore social work major from Tyler, Texas
- Ruby Gillis – Lis Ann Morehart, sophomore biblical studies major from Battle Creek, Mich.
- Moody MacPherson – David Moody, missions major from Bellevue, Neb.
- Charlie Sloane – Jacob Hall, sixth grade student, from Springfield, Mo.
- Jane Andrews, Mrs. Blrwett, Miss Rogerson – Shari Nelson, senior math/theatre arts major from Tacoma, Wash.
- Gilbert Blythe – Tim Flick, freshman electronic media major from Bolivar, Mo.
- Miss Susan Stacy, Carrie Sloane – Elizabeth Carlson, English education major from, Rochester, Minn.
- Aunt Josephine Barry – Bethany Blevins, freshman theatre education major from Dangerfield, Texas
- Rev. Bentley, Jimmy Glover, president of Queens Academy – Sal Marchione, sophomore theatre arts major from Union, N.J.
- Tillie Boulter – Alyseia Smith, freshman advertising/PR major from Rockford, Ill.
- Bessie Wright – Erica Mehallow, freshman communication major from Syracuse, N.Y.
- Mary Jo – Jeanette Schaaf, freshman recreation major from Orlando, Fla.
- Mr. Sadler – Erik Kiser, junior theatre arts major from Meridian, Idaho
- School Child #1 – Joshua Bogle, sixth grade student from Springfield, Mo.
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