Entertainment : VS HSAP students to perform 'Anne of Green Gables'

Anne (Melissa Underwood) reads to the girls in V-S HSAP play, which opens at 7 p.m. Friday

Anne and her best friend make a lifetime pledge.

VS HSAP cast members rehearse a schoolhouse scene Thursday night for play that opens tonight.

Anne (Melissa Underwood) fights with Gilbert (Ryan Wallace) after he teases her in school.

The younger cast members play the role of schoolchildren in the one-room school.

The Vinton-Shellsburg Home School Assistance Program students will perform the play, “Anne of Green Gables,” beginning Friday, May 14.

The play, based on the book that later became a television series, focuses on a red-haired Canadian girl, Anne Shirley, and the lessons she learns while growing into adulthood on Prince Edward Island.

Melissa Underwood stars as Anne. Ryan Wallace plays the role of Gilbert, the boy who antagonizes Anne while gaining her affection.

Play times are 7 p.m. Friday, May 14 (tonight) and 3 p.m. Sunday, May 16. The public is welcome.

Cast

Anne Shirley—Melissa Underwood

Marilla Cuthbert—Kelsey Franck

Diana Barry—Stephanie Wallace

Rachel Lynde—Michelle Underwood

Mrs. Barry—Cali Arbuckle

Jane Andrews—Miranda Shaull/Macy Arbuckle

Prissy Andrews—Miranda Shaull

Ruby Gillis—Maree Bean

Tillie Boulter—Grace Underwood

Josie Pye—Shyra Philipps

Minnie-May Barry—Alysia Cleppe

Matthew Cuthbert—Tyler Miner

Gilbert Blythe—Ryan Wallace

Mr. Phillips—Dylan Cleppe

Charlie Sloan—Nathaniel Franck

Behind the Scenes

Stage Director:

Gail Showman

Student Directors:

Celeste Anderson & Emily Studer

Lighting Technician:

Celeste Anderson, assisted by Erik Studer

Sound Technician:

Hannah McClain

Stage Crew:

Emmilee Bean, Josh Cantonwine, Emily Studer

Set: Homer & Gail Showman,

Bob Philipps, Jodie Anderson

Props: Jodie Anderson,

Gail, Cinda Yoars, members of the cast

Costumes: Gail, Cinda,

Jodie, members of the cast

Make-up & Hair Consultant:

Hannah McClain

Script Consultant: Dale Underwood