Anne of Green Gables
Cast pictures and bios

Andy Adamson (Jimmy Glover) has previously worked with GRCT with Scrooge: The Musical, Stuart Little and Traveling Troupe 2000. Andy has also worked with Community Circle and Village Theatre. He is a sophomore at Forest Hills Central High School.
Aubrey Sinn (Anne Shirley) is making her GRCT debut. Most recently seen in Arcadia at Actor’s Theatre, Aubrey has performed with other theatres. Her training comes from Watertown Lyric Theater in New York and the St. Lawrence Stage Co., in Ontario. Aubrey has a lot of dance training and she was born in Maryland. She is sixteen years old and is home schooled. This summer she will be seen as Biondello in The Taming of the Shrew with The Heritage Theatre Group.
Ben Osborn (Moody McPherson) after first performing in Scrooge: The Musical is now making another appearance with GRCT. Ben has also worked with Jewish Theatre and Actor’s Theatre. Ben is a freshman at Forest Hills Northern where he has also performed in shows.
Bethany Forbes (Diana Barry) is making the transition from backstage to onstage with GRCT. She has worked with many shows backstage, but only recently has appeared onstage with The Wizard of Oz and Free to be…You and Me, as well as Traveling Troupe 1999. Beth is a senior at Thornapple-Kellogg high school where she has appeared in numerous shows. Beth will be attending Indiana University next fall to major in Theatre.
Carole Rahn (Mrs. Barry) is again gracing the stage after a 20-year hiatus. Her most recent show with GRCT was Best Christmas Pageant Ever. She has also performed in Annie Get Your Gun. Over the years, Carole has performed with The Flat River Players, Ionia Players, and Caledonia Community Players. She has also worked lengthily with radio in Grand Rapids, and was also a morning show co-host on EZ 105.7. She currently is a news reporter for SkyView Traffic. Over the summer, she worked on Unconditional Love, a new movie starring Rupert Everett and Kathy Bates coming out this fall. She will be a featured Extra.
Chris Carnevale (Rev. Bentley/Prof. Engerrand) has performed in many shows with GRCT that include Guys and Dolls, Schoolhouse Rock Live, Cinderella, Little Shop of Horrors and was the assistant director for Moon over Buffalo. Chris has also worked with Community Circle Theatre, Actors Theatre, Jewish Theatre and LLC. He is an employee of MMPC.
Christina Orefice (Ruby Understudy) is again performing with GRCT after her first appearance in The Magic Mrs. Piggle Wiggle. She has also worked with extensively with the Riverbend Players. Christina is in the 8th grade at Grandville Middle School. She is in the Fine Arts Exploratory at her school.
Claire Garrity Sinn (Marilla) is making her GRCT debut. Like her children Aubrey and Nathaniel, she has many experiences with theater. She has taken classes in acting, stage combat, voice, and dance. Claire attended Wellesley University and received her BA.
Colleen Cartwright (Miss Stacy) is making her first appearance with the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre. Colleen has performed in several in musical with her high school, Cass City High School and has performed in the Shakespeare Festival with Grand Valley State University. She works with Shawmut Hills.
Dane Clark (Gilbert Blythe) is once again performing with GRCT after taking a hiatus to perform with his high school, Forest Hills Northern High School. Dane has performed in many shows with GRCT that include On Borrowed Time, To Kill a Mocking Bird, Peter Pan, Sound of Music, and The Velveteen Rabbit. Dane has also worked with Community Circle Theatre and has performed in numerous commercials. He also sings with the elite group, Northern Signer where he is the third sophomore ever to be inducted.
Debra "Rockey" Rockey (Aunt Josephine/ Miss Rogerson) is new to the GRCT stage. She has performed with The Ladies Literary Club. She attended Michigan State University and received her BS and MBA. She is the Director IT at Saint Mary’s Hospital.
Edith Freyer (Gertie Pye) was first seen in GRCT’S production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, and has continued to perform in shows like Cinderella. Edith’s most recent contribution to GRCT was her excellent dog handling skills in The Wizard of Oz where she was the Chief Dog Handler. Edith is in the 5th grade at Vanderberg Creative Arts Academy and is also a Reel Kids Writer for the Grand Rapids Press. Edith will be seen this summer as Amaryllis in The Music Man at Cherry County Playhouse.
Emmi Hilger (Jane Andrews) is making her main stage debut with GRCT. She is currently performing with Traveling Troupe 2001 in The Yellow Boat, and appeared in Summer Stock 2000. Emmi has worked backstage for several shows as well. She is active with her high school theatre program at East Grand Rapids High School.
Erin Ondersma (Prissy Andrews) is making her debut with the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre. She is Junior at Grand Rapids Christian High School where she has performed in numerous shows like; Don’t Take My Penny, The Crucible and Brigadoon. She is also very involved with Forensics.
Jennifer Crenshaw (Bessie Wright) is making her debut with the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre. She has worked with Opera Grand Rapids and has performed with her high school, Union High School, where she is a senior.
Joe LaChappelle (Matthew) is no stranger to the stage of GRCT. His career with GRCT began with To Kill a Mockingbird. He has also performed in A Little Princess, Camelot, Scrooge: The Musical, Peter Pan, The Sound of Music, Pinocchio, and The King and I. Joe has not only performed with GRCT, but with LLC and Lost in the Cove Productions. He works for the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre.
Johnny Stellard (Jack Gillis) is not new to the Civic stage. He was most recently featured as a flying monkey in The Wizard of Oz. His first performance at GRCT was Scrooge: The Musical. Johnny also dances at The Moving Company and is in seventh grade at East Grand Rapids Middle School.
Joseph A. Vander Zee (Paul Irving Understudy) is making a debut with GRCT but is a member of the Grand Rapids School of Theatre Arts. He has previously performed with the Heritage Theatre Group. Joseph is a fifth grader at St. Thomas the Apostle.
Julia Freyer (Josie Pye)is once again performing with GRCT after such shows like Schoolhouse Rock Live, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, The Magic Mrs. Piggle Wiggle, Cinderella and The Wizard of Oz as a Flying Monkey. Julia has also worked with Community Circle Theatre and Riverbend Players. She is in the 7th grade at City Middle School. Julia recently received an award as a featured writer in Kaleidoscope magazine.
Katie Duiven (Minnie May) is making her second appearance with GRCT. Her first show was Scrooge: The Musical where she played Molly Crachit. Katie is in the second grade at Collins Elementary and she is currently taking piano lessons.
Kayle Clements (Musical Director) is once again using his musical talents in Anne of Green Gables. His first show with GRCT was Velveteen Rabbit, and most recent was The Wizard of Oz. Kayle is a professional musician and he is also the accompanist for the Rockford High School Choir.
Kelly Lucas (Costume Designer) is making another appearance with GRCT after costuming Pinocchio in 1999. Kelly is very involved with Flat River Community Players in Greenville where he works full time as a Pre-Press Technician for Treasure Chest Advertising. At Flat River, he has been director, costumer, designer as well as an actor in dozens of shows. He most recently costumed The Music Man and directed Agnes of God for FRCP.
Leon Hendrix (Tommy Sloane) is currently playing Benjamin in GRCT’S Traveling Troupe show of The Yellow Boat. Other credits with GRCT include The Wizard of Oz and Free to Be You and Me. Leon is a student of the GRCT School of Theatre Arts and is a freshman at Lee High School.

Lynette Cole (Mrs. Allan) is again making an appearance with GRCT. Previously, she has performed in The Sound of Music. Lynette has also worked extensively with The Red Barn Playhouse, Master Arts Company, LLC and Riverbend Players. Lynette is an instructor for Kindermusik and is also a freelance artist.
Marla Burch McFadden (Rachel Lynde) is again appearing onstage for the second time this season. She most recently performed in Sylvia 2001, and 1997, Pinocchio, Alice Through the Looking Glass, Life with Father, Annie, Inherit the Wind and You Can’t Take It With You. Marla has performed in radio and television commercials and is a billing representative for the YWCA.
Molly Beth Young (Clarice A. Donnell) first performed with GRCT in Jack and the Giant Beanstalk, followed by Stuart Little. Molly is in fourth grade at Riverside Elementary and has performed with Actor’s Theatre, Heritage Theatre Group, Circle Theatre, St. Cecilia’s and Master Arts Theatre. Molly is also a member of the Grand Rapids School of Theatre Arts.
Nathaniel Sinn (St. Claire Donnell) is making his first appearance with the GRCT. He has taken numerous acting classes in Ontario and New York. At age 13, he is home schooled and in eighth grade.
Nicki Hartley (Ruby Gillis) has performed with Traveling Troupe 2000, as well as 2001. Her first appearance with GRCT was with Scrooge: The Musical. Nicki has crewed many productions with GRCT as well as with Community Circle Theatre. Nicki received the "Most Promising Actress" Award for the GRCT monologue competition in 1999 and received an Honorable Mention in 2000.
Sarah LaCroix is joining the GRCT once again. Here most recent role was Zelda Zanders in this season’s Singin’ in the Rain. She also performed this season’s The Wizard of Oz. In the past seasons, Sarah has performed in Annie, The Sound of Music and most recently, as Isabel in Scrooge: The Musical. Her other credits include productions with Circle Theatre, Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, Centre Stage, and the GRCC Players. Sarah is attending GRCC where she is a Theatre Major.
Stephen Hohendorf (Paul Irving) is currently performing with Traveling Troupe 2001 in The Yellow Boat. Stephen has performed in numerous shows with GRCT that include Free to Be…You and Me, Jack and the Giant Beanstalk, and The Wizard of Oz. He has also worked with Heritage Theatre and has done voice over work for Meijer radio. Stephen is in the 5th grade at St. Alphonsus Elementary.
Jay Brooks (Station Master/Pres. Of Academy) is making his first appearance with the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre. His previous stage credits include playing "Oliver" in Oliver when he was nine years old with the Omaha Playhouse in Omaha, Nebraska in 1971. Jay is self-employed with Affinity Marketing Services.
Brandon Cloyd (Charlie Sloane) is no stranger to the Grand Rapids Civic stage. He has performed in many shows like James and the Giant Peach, Pinocchio, The King and I, Peter Pan as well as Fiddler on the Roof. Brandon is a sophomore at City High school where he is involved with Forensics and the One Act Competition Team.
Lindsay McBride (Carrie Sloane/Tillie) is making her debut with the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre. She has performed with her high school, Greenville High School, Flat River Community Players and Hans Christen Andersen Theatre. Lindsay is in the 10th grade.
Jeremy Motz (Mr. Phillips) is a senior at Fennville High school where he has been involved with community theatre. Jeremy was most recently seen in GRCT’S Summerstock program in The Yellow Boat. He has also performed in Selkie and Fools.