"The Secret Garden: The Musical" Seeds Young Talent

Looking for actors ages 10 and up for "The Secret Garden: The Musical". Please see the details below. About the project: Frances Hodgson Burnett’s beloved Victorian classic, The Secret Garden, blossoms anew in this enchanting musical by Pulitzer Prize-winner Marsha Norman and Lucy Simon. When young Mary Lennox loses her parents to a cholera outbreak in India, she is sent to live with her uncle, hermit Archibald Craven, who lives in an imposing, secluded manor on the British heath. Inside the haunting house upon the hill, Mary finds a reclusive, long-suffering collection of souls. Since her aunt Lily’s death, Mary’s uncle has pushed away his surviving loved ones, leaving his bedridden son, Colin, alone. Sickly Colin, hidden away in the depths of the manor, bears the guilt of his mother’s death on his crippled shoulders. When Mary discovers her Aunt Lily’s hidden garden, locked shut and overgrown with vines, stubborn Mary is determined to revive the beauty that it once was. Surrounded by spirits from the past, who both warn and welcome her, determined Mary begins to peel away the layers of sadness that cover the house and the garden, showing us the power that “one small girl” can have when she “wants things to grow.” Additional info: What to Expect: Auditions: As soon as you arrive, please sign in and turn in your audition form and résumé. Auditioners will wait in the lobby until they are called to the stage on a first-come, first-served basis. When you come into the house, please perform a basic slate before your audition song. Once your piece is performed, you may leave the audition with our gratitude and our desire for your success. March 25 Callbacks: Come ready to read and to waltz. You will be reading from the script (for principal roles), and everyone will be taught a basic waltz. Don’t let this deter you from auditioning. We have experts ready to help!​​ How to Prepare: Vocal Audition Piece: Prepare 16 bars (no longer than one minute). Focus on the best vocal moments, not an entire song. An accompanist will not be provided; please bring a track. This is your time to show off! Waltz: Our team will teach you a basic waltz, and we will do it together simply to see if you can move. If you would like to prepare ahead of time, YouTube University has some great tutorials. Reading from the Script: If you are called back for a principal role, we will ask you to read from the script. Sides will be provided with the callback invitation. Rehearsals will be primarily be Monday through Thursday. For more information, please see the audition packet. Performance Dates May 28 - June 7, 2026 Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows begin at 7:30 pm. Sunday shows begin at 2:30 pm. To access the audition form and rehearsal calendar, download the attachment. If interested, please apply.