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By\u00a0Education Diva<\/a>
\nNovember 7th, 2011<\/p>\n

Redheaded and full of spirit, Anne of Green Gables is a Canadian icon. Lucy Maud Montgomery\u2019s novel set in Prince Edward Island was published over 100 years ago, and remains much beloved and read by children today.<\/p>\n

Storybook Theatre<\/a> must have had their work cut out for them. It\u2019s no small feat to present a story and character already so well known to audiences through TV, novels, stage, and film. Using only simple sets on a small stage, the strong cast of Storybook Theatre brought Anne (with an \u201cE!\u201d) and the town to life.<\/p>\n

I caught the Sunday 3:30 show with my 11 and 9 year old daughters, their friends, and a friend of mine from Argentina. We sat at the very back center row, and still had an excellent view. Immediately, we were taken with the quality of the actors\u2019 singing voices, which was sustained throughout.<\/p>\n

Seventeen year-old actor Jillian Hannah did a phenomenal job in her portrayal of Anne Shirley. She really became the temperamental and eccentric Anne, much to the laughter and delight of my companions. The kids\u2019 jaws literally dropped open when Anne called Mrs. Lynde fat, and when she broke her slate over Gilbert Blythe\u2019s head.<\/p>\n

The audience was in stitches when tongue-tied Matthew Cuthbert (played by Chris Tesarski) goes to the general store to buy Anne a dress. He can\u2019t describe \u201cpuffy sleeves,\u201d and ends up with other objects that start with \u201cP\u201d: Pickles and a pitchfork.<\/p>\n

I really enjoyed the school scenes. No surprise there! Friendships and rivalries, competent and incompetent teachers, and hopes for the future were brought to life.<\/p>\n

After the play, my Argentine friend and I talked about the universal and timeless themes in Anne of Green Gables. We decided \u201cAnne\u201d had the mark of a true classic, because it transcends nationality and time. We also decided that Princess Kate knows a thing or two about good literature!<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t miss your chance to catch the remaining shows playing at the Pumphouse Theatre until Nov. 19th. Visit Storybook Theatre’s website <\/a>for show times and tickets.<\/p>\n

Big Tips For Getting The Most Enjoyment Out Of Your Outing With Kids:<\/h2>\n

1- The show ran about 2.5 hours with intermission. I would recommend it for ages 10 and up. The weekend shows might be a better bet for kids with earlier bed times.<\/p>\n

2- PRE-ORDER YOUR SNACK FOR INTERMISSION! We paid for our coffees and ice creams as soon as we arrived, and they were waiting for us on a side table at intermission. It saved standing in a long line with four hungry kids during intermission.<\/p>\n

3- Stay for a few moments after the show. The actors come out to chat and sign autographs.<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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