Kid Actors Needed for "The Secret Garden" Show
Actors ages 10 and up are invited to audition for "The Secret Garden" Show. Please see the details below. About the project: This enchanting classic of children's literature is reimagined in brilliant musical style by composer Lucy Simon and playwright Marsha Norman. Orphaned in India, 10-year-old Mary Lennox returns to Yorkshire to live with her embittered, reclusive uncle Archibald and his disabled son Colin. The estate's many wonders include a magic garden that beckons the children with haunting melodies and the spirits from Mary's past who guide her through her new life, dramatizing the Secret Garden’s compelling tale of forgiveness and renewal Additional info: Auditions will also consist of reading from the script. Preference may be given to auditioners who are available for the entire rehearsal period, beginning Tuesday, April 15. Cast members should be available for technical rehearsals scheduled for Sunday to Thursday, July 6 - 10, and must be available for all performances July 11 through 20. If interested, please apply.
4 roles
(Range: Young Voice, Ab3-D5) A ten-year-old girl sent to live with her uncle, Archibald, when her parents die from cholera in India. Quite the curious explorer, and often finding herself in trouble. Stubborn and always fighting for what she believes in. Must be a strong actress capable of carrying a show. British accent required.
(Range: Tenor, D3-G4) Martha's younger brother. Looks after the plants and animals within the Misselthwaite grounds. He is a young man who is between the world of child imagination and adult reasoning. Open, honest, and energetic. He befriends Mary and convinces her to take care of the Garden.
(Range: Young Voice, A3-E5) Archibald's ten-year-old son. He’s spent his life in bed due to a heart condition. He is very stubborn and throws temper tantrums to get what he wants. He believes his father hates him for causing Lily’s death. Strong Falsetto appreciated.
They support the production vocally and physically, sometimes as supporting characters and other times as Manor staff. They appear and disappear at will, commenting on the action directly to the audience.
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