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Apr 29, 2017 | Theater Reviews, Utah County

The Covey’s Anne of Green Gables is a Lovely Tribute to Spring

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By Mary Garlitz

I was happy to have the chance to go see Anne of Green Gables this evening.  I, unlike just about every other person in my generation, did not read the series by Lucy Maud Montgomery. However, I did watch the famous version starring Megan Fellows and thoroughly loved it.  (I promise I am a voracious reader!)

That being said, I am happy to report that this telling of the story was thoroughly delightful.  Directed by Lynne D Bronson, she kept her actors true to the characters and yet let the actors really make each delightful character their own.  My daughter, who happily accompanied me, has read the books and really felt the same way as I did.

Anne of Green Gables tells the story of young Anne Shirley who is adopted by accident by a brother and sister, Marilla (Heather Jones) and Matthew (Lon P. Keith), who were looking for a boy to help them with their farm work.  The story goes on to show Anne’s interaction with the town folk of Avonlea and how she eventually wins them all over and goes on to become the daughter that the siblings needed, though they didn’t know it.

It is dangerous portraying such a beloved and well-known character and being able to live up to expectations without mirroring what everyone knows.  I really feel that Anne, played by Miranda Maurin, did an excellent job of straddling that line between her own genuine take on the character and emulating the expected role.

Jones’ Marilla Cuthbert was equally engaging and was very true to the no-nonsense brusque side of this spinster woman while bringing a nice softness to the character.

Keith’s Matthew Cuthbert was a delight to watch his interactions and reactions to Marilla.  By the end of the show, I was looking with eagerness to see his facial expressions to the final bonding scene between Marilla and Anne.

Equally delightful were Rachel Aylworth as Diana Barry (Anne’s good friend) and it was fun to watch her character development as the two girls mature together.

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Hats off to Bryce Fueston who, according to the program, jumped into the part of Gilbert Blyth two days before the show opened.  He blended seamlessly with the cast and did an excellent job in the role.  One would never know that he had not been rehearsing with them the whole time.
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Also props to the other two cast members Catherin Bohman and Debbie Maurin.  We were near the end before my daughter realized that they had both been playing three other characters each.  That’s acting!

While not a super technical show, it ran very well.  Scene changes were smooth, especially for an opening weekend and sound and lighting were seamlessly integrated into the show.

I would recommend this show for most ages and especially families.  Young children (below 7) would probably become restless before the end.

Anne of Green Gables

Covey Center for the Arts, 425 Center St, Provo, UT 84601

(801) 852-7007

April 28 through May 20, Thurs-Sat and Mondays
$16 Public
$14 Student/Senior/Military

 

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