The Secret Garden

The well-loved literary classic is finally brought to life in this charming adaption. Adding a Victorian flair to the story, you follow a young girl named Mary Lennox. She is known as a difficult child and is sent to live at her uncle's estate in England after her parents pass away. Her uncle is rarely home, and his young son, Colin, never leaves his room, convinced he's an incurable invalid. Mary discovers a strange walled garden that has been locked up for years, and the garden seems to have a wonderful, magical effect on all who come into it. This is a touching tale that the whole family can enjoy.

DCP Theatre is looking for actors ages 8-65 to appear in their September production of The Secret Garden by Helen Avery.

Auditions will be held on June 26th and 27th.  Both will be at the theatre and starting at 7:30pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early to fill out an audition form. If you have a resume, please feel free to bring that to the audition.  The audition will consist of cold readings from the script. No monologues needed to be prepared in advance.

The production runs from October 7 - 9.

Rehearsals will be held at the theatre and at the director's home. Dates and times of rehearsals are TBA.  All roles are unpaid.

Please visit DCPTheatre.com for additional information and directions. Contact director Amy Reifinger with any questions regarding this production via email: astarlette@comcast.net

Characters:

Mary Lennox – A young girl sent to live with her uncle in Yorkshire, England after the untimely death of her parents. Actress must look between 10 and 12yrs old, British accent preferred but not required. Must be able to sing lullaby songs, Actress needs to be able to  show emotional range.

Colin Cravin – Archibald Craven’s son, he has been treated as an invalid since birth he believes he is going to die and is extremely miserable.  Actor must look between 10 and 12yrs old, British accent preferred but not required. Actor needs to show emotional range.

Dickon Sowerby – A happy, healthy, goodnatured spirit who has the ability to charm both people and animals.  Actor must look between 12 and 15yrs old.  Yorkshire accent preferred but not required.  Must be able to sing. 

Martha Sowerby - A young Yorkshire housemaid. She is kind, good natured and levelheaded.   Actress must look between 15 and 23yrs old.  Yorkshire accent preferred but not required. Actress must be able to sing.

Ben Weatherstaff – A gruff gardener in his seventies, who is kind under his rough exterior.  Yorkshire accent preferred, but not required.

Archibald Craven - The master of the Manor who suffers from a crooked spine and general ill health.  Actor must look 30’s to 40’s.  British accent preferred but not required.

Mrs. Medlock – The housekeeper at Misselthwaite Manor, she is very stern and rigid in her demeanor.  Actress must look 30+ yrs old, British accent preferred but not required.

Doctor Sturgis- The family doctor.  British accent preferred, but not required. Actor must look 30+yrs old.

Extras – maids, house servants, garden help