"The Secret Garden" Play Seeks Youth Auditions
Audition for "The Secret Garden" Play. Seeking kids and teens. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Based on the beloved novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden is a sweeping and heartfelt musical about healing, hope, and the transformative power of love. When young Mary Lennox is sent to live with her reclusive uncle in a mysterious English manor, she discovers a hidden, neglected garden...and with it, the possibility of new life for herself and those around her. Guided by unforgettable music by Lucy Simon and lyrics by Marsha Norman, this enchanting story follows Mary as she uncovers long-buried secrets, forms unexpected friendships, and helps bring a broken family back to life. Lush, emotional, and inspiring, The Secret Garden is a timeless theatrical experience for all ages. Additional info: Performance Dates: Thursdays: Dec 3, Dec 10, Dec 17 - 7:30 pm Fridays: Dec 4, Dec 11, Dec 18 - 7:30 pm Saturdays: Dec 5, Dec 12, Dec 19 - 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm Sunday: Dec 6 - 6:00 pm Sundays: Dec 13, Dec 20 - 2:00 pm Rehearsals will begin with a full cast read-through and sing-through on Sunday, October 11. If interested, please apply.
3 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: Young Voice, A3-E5) Archibald's ten year-old son. 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.
(Range: Tenor, D3-G4) Martha's younger brother. Looks after the sick plants and animals within the Misselthwaite grounds—including Mary. He is a young man who is between the world of child imagination and adult reasoning. Open, honest, and energetic. Befriends Mary and convinces her to take care of the Garden.