Pontiac Theatre IV is an independent community theatre group presenting live theatre to Pontiac and Oakland County since 1969. Theatre IV presents four or five shows per season including a musical, a straight show, a children’s show and a musical review. The 2019-20 Season shows include, the hilarious horror spoof Curse of the Werewolf; the family favorite Anne of Avonlea; our children’s show Disney’s The Lion King, Jr, a Musical Review performed by our teenage members; and one of the all time classics of the dramatic stage, William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. We will also be announcing a major musical once the rights have been awarded. Watch the site and Facebook for more information!
Pontiac Theatre IV is pleased to announce tickets are on sale now for its upcoming family show, Anne of Avonlea from the novel by L. M. Montgomery written by Joseph Robinette,” directed by John Tonner with Assistant Director Sean Harbert and Stage Manager Daina Schippers. There will also be a dinner theatre for the February 8 performance catered by Pontiac Theatre IV Lifetime member Joe Nahat and Bartelli’s Catering.
Anne of Avonlea is the first sequel to the classic Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery. Told in the form of a memory play, this tells Anne’s story from Matthew’s death until she applies to attend University after two years of teaching. As a memory play, the story is told in short scenes and with Anne as both a participant and narrator.
Performance Dates:
Jan 31 (8:00 pm) Feb 1 (8:00 pm), 2 (4:00 pm Matinee) , 7 (8:00 pm), 8 (8:00 pm), 9 (4:00 pm Matinee) 2020 @ All Saints Episcopal Church, 171 West Pike, St., Pontiac, MI.
Tickets are $15.00 for adults and $12.00 for children. Tickets for the February 8 dinner theatre are $20.00 Theatre IV member and $27.00 for non Members this includes tickets to the show. Pontiac Theatre IV members can use their member tickets with the purchase of the dinner. Please note – Dinner Theatre Tickets are under the post announcing the dinner theatre and can be purchased there.
The Cast for Anne of Avonlea Includes:
Anne Shirley – Bella Spry
Young Anne – Arabella Glass
Marilla Cuthbert – Samantha Samuels
Matthew Cuthbert – Don DeLaire
Rachel Lynde – Karen Brody
Diana Barry – Kaylie Robinson
Gilbert Blythe – Isaac Harless
Fred Wright – Lucas Harless
Moody Spurgeon MacPhearson – Trevin Spadafore
Mr. Harrison – Steve Watkins
Jane Andrews – Evelyn Passejna
Ruby Gillis – Tessa Spadafore
Julia Belle – Claire Ferrell
Tillie Boulter – Reily McDevitt
Davy Keith – Gavin Spadafore
Dora Keith – Giana Spadafore
Paul Irving – Zach Glass
Charlotta the Fourth – Evelyn Lamb
Miss Lavendar – Erica Suszek
Steven Irving – Sean Harbert
Anthony Pye – Sloan Lamb
St. Clair Donnell – Rylee Zimmer
Annetta Bell – Amelia Mitchell
Aurelia Clay – Honor Hutchinson
Prilly Rogerson – Peyton McDevitt
Joseph Sloan – Arabella Glass
Mirabelle Cotton – Megan Schruba
Clarice Almira Donnell – Evelyn Lamb
Barbara Shaw – Harper Howard
Mrs. Thomas – Janet Jimenez
Mrs. Hammond – Erica Suszek
Orphanage Administrator – Jackie Salter
Mrs. Spencer – Daria Noor
Mr. Shearer – Charles Spadafore
Mrs. Donnell – Daria Noor
Eliza Andrews – Erica Suszek
Catherine Andrews – Jackie Salter
Daniel Blair – Sean Harbert
Uncle Abe – Charles Spadafore
Emily – Janet Jimenez
For more information email jtonner481@aol.com or call 248-467-9061
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