Interview with Avonlea's Kristin Fairlie
As a 12-year-old actress on the set of her first feature film, The Scarlett Letter, Kristin Fairlie was mesmerized by the lead actress, Demi Moore. She remembers exactly what Moore looked like when she showed up to a cast dinner sporting coveralls, messy hair and a cigar.
Jonathan Crombie Takes on Atticus Finch
Jonathan Crombie has played a great many theater roles, but his next project will place him onstage as one of the most heroic figures in both literature and film – Atticus Finch. His upcoming play, To Kill a Mockingbird, is a co-production between Fort Worth's Casa Mañana and the Dallas Theater Center.
Woman of Inspiration: Danica Patrick
Here is one of the most unique essay submissions we received for our End of Summer essay contest. Unlike many of the other pieces we’ve posted, Kristian Alegado, a young male athlete, chose to highlight a modern-day female racecar driver.
Colleen Dewhurst on the Status of Women
Colleen Dewhurst won two Emmy Awards for her portrayal of Candice Bergen’s mother on the hit sitcom, Murphy Brown. Colleen was originally nervous about performing in the role, but later found it amusing when people were surprised that she could do comedy work – and do it very well.
In Memory of Colleen Dewhurst
On this day in 1991, legendary theater actress Colleen Dewhurst passed away from cervical cancer at the age of 67. Anne of Green Gables fans adore her as Marilla Cuthbert, a role that she took in the last few years of her life. But it wasn’t the famous characters she played that meant everything to her, it was acting itself. For Colleen, acting meant “life”.
Q & A with Day Irvine
We recently brought you a sneak peek look at our Q&A with New Bedford’s lovable tomboy, Maisey McGinty. Now, we’re posting the full interview with actress Day Irvine, who was nice enough to share her memories of what it was like being part of the series, her thoughts on Hub and Maisey’s one-sided love affair, as well as what she’s up to now!
Happy 220th Anniversary of The Magic Flute
Although brand new versions of The Magic Flute are premiering in opera houses all over the world, the famous production actually premiered in Vienna 220 years ago. To mark this year’s special anniversary, here are some interesting facts about what some consider Mozart’s most popular work.
Felix King's Tin Star Orphans
While many of Sullivan Entertainment’s stars have continued to achieve great success in the film and television industry, it is especially exciting when they’ve entered the world of music! Road to Avonlea's Zachary Bennett (top photo, center), who played Felix King, is the lead singer of an indie rock band called Tin Star Orphans and they are gaining notoriety as one of the most exciting live bands in Toronto.
A Poem A Day: Love In A Life
Room after room,
I hunt the house through
We inhabit together.
Heart, fear nothing, for, heart, thou shalt find her,
Exclusive Interview with Avonlea Star Kyle Labine
Kyle Labine still remembers the lessons Colleen Dewhurst taught him on the set of Road to Avonlea. By playing the small orphaned boy, Davey Keith, who came under the guardianship of Marilla (Dewhurst), Kyle was able to work with one of Canada’s greatest theatre actresses when he was only seven years old.


