This enchanting classic of children's literature is reimagined in brilliant musical style by composer Lucy Simon and Marsha Norman, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of 'Night Mother. Orphaned in India, 11-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 which beckons the children with haunting melodies and the "Dreamers," spirits from Mary's past who guide her through her new life, dramatizing The Secret Garden's compelling tale of forgiveness and renewal.​

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AUDITION NOTICE

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WHEN: Auditions will be held by appointment only on Saturday, January 10 and Sunday, January 11.
An invited Dance Call will take place on Sunday, January 11 at 6:00 PM.
Callbacks will be held on Monday, January 12. Click here to reserve your audition appointment.

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WHERE: TBD

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WHO: Casting all roles in The Secret Garden the Musical. Open to actors ages 9 and older.

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WHAT TO PREPARE: Please prepare 32 bars (approximately 30–60 seconds) of a song in the style of the show. Bring your accompaniment track on a personal device. A Bluetooth speaker will be provided.

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WHAT TO BRING:

• 8x10 headshot and résumé (stapled). If you do not have a headshot, bring a current photo.

• Completed audition form (available at the bottom of this page).

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VIDEO AUDITIONS: If you are unable to attend in-person auditions, you may submit a video audition. All submissions must be received by Friday, January 9 at 5:00 pm CST. Include a 30–60 second vocal selection in the style of the show. Email the following materials to artisticdirectordft@gmail.com:

• Vocal Selection

• Headshot

• Résumé

• Completed audition form

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Rehearsals begin March 6. Please see the tentative rehearsal schedule below.

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CLICK HERE to reserve your audition appointment.​

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Character Breakdown:​

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LILY – Female, 28-38 (Range: Soprano, Bb3-D6) Mary’s aunt and Archibald Craven’s wife. Died of a tragic accident within her garden and metaphorically haunts the walls of Misselthwaite Manor.

MARY LENNOX – Female, 10 (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.

MRS. MEDLOCK – Female, Age Flexible (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Archibald’s housekeeper. As cold as the Misselthwaite Manor.

DR. NEVILLE CRAVEN – Male, 35-45 (Range: Baritone, C3-F#4) Archibald’s brother. Trapped by the idea that he is responsible for the caretaking of Colin. Though Lily never loved him in return, he remains in love with her, and is unwilling to move on and leave Misselthwaite.

MARTHA – Female, 18-30 (Range: Mezzo-Soprano Belt, G3-D5) A faithful housemaid. Grew up near Yorkshire and has the accent to prove it. Although she is from a lower-class family, her wisdom is often far beyond her age.

ARCHIBALD CRAVEN – Male, 35-45 (Range: Baritone, C3-A4) Mary’s uncle and lord of Misselthwaite Manor. He has a hunchback. Haunted by the past and afraid of the future, he locks himself away both physically and mentally. Mary painfully reminds him too much of his wife, Lily, who died ten years ago.

BEN WEATHERSTAFF – Male, Age Flexible (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible, E3-D#4) Head gardener. Secretly entrusted to take care of the garden after Lily’s death. Knows a great deal about the history of the garden and the grounds it sits on. He has worked for the family for many years. He calls himself “an old man.”

DICKON – Male, 16-25 (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. Befriends Mary and convinces her to take care of the Garden.

COLIN CRAVEN – Male, 10 (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.

MRS. WINTHROP – Female, Age Flexible (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Headmistress of a private school. Prides herself on nurturing girls with tempers. Mary seems to be more than she can handle.​

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ROSE LENNOX – Female, 28-38 (Range: Soprano, A3-D6) Mary’s mother. A “dreamer” from the past who doesn’t understand how her sister Lily could truly love Archibald. Very loyal to her husband and refuses to leave India during the cholera outbreak that takes her life.

CAPTAIN ALBERT LENNOX – Male, 30-40 (Range: Tenor, D3-A5) Mary’s father. Tries to send Rose out of India during the cholera outbreak.

ALICE – Female, Age Flexible (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Rose’s friend.

LIEUTENANT WRIGHT – Male, Age Flexible (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Officer in Mary’s father’s unit.

LIEUTENANT SHAW – Male, Age Flexible. Fellow officer.

MAJOR SHELLEY – Male, Age Flexible. Officer.

MRS. SHELLEY – Female, Age Flexible. Major Shelley’s wife.

MAJOR HOLMES – Male, Age Flexible. Officer.

CLAIRE HOLMES – Female, Age Flexible. Major Holmes’ wife.

FAKIR – Male, Age Flexible (Range: Tenor, C3-B4) Itinerant Hindu ascetic.

AYAH – Female, Age Flexible. Mary’s Indian nanny.

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