Anne of Avonlea
By Joseph Robinette. Based on the novel by L.M. Montgomery.
Product Code: A72000
Full-length Play
Comedy | Drama
Cast size: 12m., 24w., extras if desired.
Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available
Awards: The Charlotte B. Chorpenning Playwright Award
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Synopsis
This delightful, enchanting sequel to Anne of Green Gables continues the exciting adventures of one of literature's most enduring characters, Anne Shirley. From her first days as a young teacher to her departure for Redmond College, we are reacquainted with such old friends as Marilla Cuthbert, Rachel Lynde, Diana Barry and Gilbert Blythe. We also meet many new ones: a cantankerous neighbor, Mr. Harrison (and his offstage parrot!); the mysterious Miss Lavendar; the beguiling Charlotta the Fourth; the irrepressible twins, Dora and Davy; and Anne's lively, but (usually) lovable, high-spirited students. Rejoin Anne and enjoy the embarrassment of mistakenly selling Mr. Harrison's cow, the anxiety of her first day teaching school, the humorous essay-writing assignment, the plum marmalade incident, the encounter with Miss Lavendar, the devastating storm and its aftermath, and the wedding at Echo Lodge. There are also flashbacks to Anne's young life and how she came to live at Green Gables. Anne of Avonlea is ideal for junior highs, high schools and community theatres and is a true ensemble piece. This heartwarming and humorously uplifting play will be fondly remembered by audiences and performer alike long after the final curtain.
Notes
Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available
Details
- Status In stock
- Type of Show Full-length Play
- Product Code A72000
- Minimum Cast Size 36
- Pages of Dialogue 92
- Min. Royalty Rate $90.00/perf
- Approx. Run Time 120 min
- Staging Area staging.
Categories
- Target Audience Middle School | High School | College and Adult | Family (all ages)
- Performing Group Middle School | High School | College Theatre | Community Theatre
- Genre Comedy | Drama
- ISBN(13) 9780871297914
Customer Reviews
A well-adapted version of Anne of Avonlea that not only provided a simple staging of the book, but also presented a short reminder of the first book in the series, Anne of Green Gables, to our audience members who weren't familiar with the characters. The audience was swept into the story and allowed to remain engaged as the scenes weren't interrupted by large set changes.
It is difficult to find a play that meets our requirements: enough parts for each of our 25-30 students to be on stage at least three times. What a treasure we found in Anne of Avonlea! Great story, fun parts, super easy staging, funny but not silly. A delight. The audience loved it.
Joseph Robinette's dramatization of this popular classic is beautifully and clearly crafted. Episodic nature of the script allows character diversity and development. An actor's and audience's delight!
I loved how it could be staged so simply but still connect with the audience so effectively. It allows for some natural character development and relationships.
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