Anne of Green Gables Cast List

Congratulations to one and all for two great nights of auditions. Around 75 young people auditioned for only 40 parts. As always, we were unable to cast some great actors due to the limited availability of roles. This inevitably happens with every show and the director and production team agonizes over the decisions each time. If you were not casted for Anne, please try again next time. It is always a joy to see so much community interest in Arts in McNairy's dramatic productions.

The cast is listed below. There will be a mandatory cast and crew meeting 6:00 PM, Monday February 2 at the Eastside Church of Christ gym. Cast members should bring at least one parent to this meeting and be prepared to do the first read through. Scripts, rehearsal schedules and other information will be available and director Bryan Essary will introduce the production team and review the AiM rules for theatre.

Once again, congratulations! See you Monday!

Hopeton Orphan Asylum
Young Anne Shirley - Ryleigh Hilliard
Florence Remsen - Cortney McDaniel
Minnie Stern - Andrea Channell
Teenie Williams - Molly Chambers
Mrs. Alexander Spencer - Evelyn Horst

Green Gables
Youth Anne Shirley - Rachel Fagan
Marilla Culberth - Julie Martin
Matthew Culberth - Greg Dickerson

Avonlea
Rachel Lynde - Emily Pitts
Station Master - Payden Donahoe
Alexander Spencer - Zachary Martin
Mrs. Blewitt - Cassie Rogers
Mrs. Mildred Barry - Meghan Woolworth
Young Diana Barry - Molly Woolworth
Youth Diana Barry - Allie Pitts
Minnie Mae Barry - Lily Beth Durbin
Mary Jo - Shelby Fox
Jerry Boute - Ben Pennington
Mr. Phillips - David Cook
Prissy Andrews - Abby Rininger
Miss Stacy - Sadie Mckay
Young Ruby Gillis - Blaire Robinson
Youth Ruby Gillis - Hannah Briggs
Young Josie Gillis - Ana Grace Ashe
Youth Josie Gillis - Jessica Campbell
Young Moody MacPherson - Konnor Davis
Youth Moody MacPherson - Dillon Rorie
Young Charlie Sloane - Casey Reed
Youth Charlie Sloane - Chaseton Donahoe
Young Gilbert Blyth - Bradley Hunt
Youth Gilbert - Brandon Wilson
Young Extra Classmates - Mara Campbell, Michaela Chambers, Casey Collins, Gracen Donahoe, Mikaylin Donahoe, Brianna Wilson,
Youth Extra Classmates - Hannah Burcham, Kelsey Mardis, Sarah Rininger

Book Club Meets
January 15th for
The Da Vinci Code

The first book club selection for 2009 is Dan Brown's blockbuster The Da Vinci Code. The club will meet 7:00 PM, January 15 in McNairy Regional Hospitals conference room adjacent to the lobby area just inside the hospital's main entrance. Light snacks will be provided and Dr. Martha Glover will moderate the discussion. AiM membership is not required for attendance, everyone is welcome. There are no fees for participation

The new book club is being organized by the AiM Literary Arts Committee and committee Chair, Leanne Emmons is actively seeking community input. If you have recommendations for future book club selections or suggestions for other projects you are invited to join the online discussion by leaving your comments below. What are you reading? What would you like to read? What interests you most, fiction or nonfiction? Let us know and join us at the book club meetings scheduled for the second Thursday of each month.

Anne of Green
Gables Auditions
Jan. 26 & 27

Open auditions for AiM's production of Anne of Green Gables are set for 6:00-8:00 PM, Monday January 26 and Tuesday January 27 at the Selmer Civic Center, 232 North 5th Street in Selmer. Many children's roles are available for all age and experience levels. A few (0ptional) adult roles may also be available. Principle characters include, Anne (multiple cast members from ages 8-18), Marilla & Matthew Cuthbert, Moody, Josie and Dianna. Production dates, rehearsal schedules and further information will be available at auditions.

2009 marks the 100th anniversary of this beloved piece of children's literature and AiM is pleased to commemorate the occasion with this dramatic adaptation. When the Cuthbert's of Green Gables agree to adopt a boy to help with the farm work they are in for a surprise. Imagine their consternation when Anne Shirley, a girl in her teens, is sent by the orphanage by mistake! Anne touches Matthew Cuthbert's heart with her vivid imagination and charitable viewpoint, but it takes time to reach the tender heart beneath Marilla's hard exterior. Then there is young Josie Pye, a lad named Moody Spurgeon and Dianna, Anne's "bosom buddy."

This lovely classic is simple to present and full of warmth and wit. Everyone is invited to audition regardless of theatre experience.