Indian Valley Theatre announces auditions for their Spring Musical, “The Secret Garden” which is based on the book by Frances Hodgkin Burnett, with lyrics by Marsha Norman and music by Lucy Simon. In this enchanting classic story, Mary Lennox, a sour and disagreeable 10-year-old, is orphaned in India and is sent to live with her uncle in England who is a recluse. Mary must acclimate to her new environment. While there she is introduced to the Walls of the Garden and a Robin who is friendly and likes humans. With the Robin’s help she discovers the secret regarding the closed off Garden.
IVT will be casting various ages from 10 years to adults. Auditions will be held Saturday, January 7th from 10am to 1pm and Sunday, January 8th from 2pm to 4pm and 5pm to 7pm. They will be held at the Sandwich Opera House, 140 E Railroad St. in Sandwich. All those auditioning will be required to have a prepared song and will read cold from the script. Please make sure to bring your own music, which can be sung acapella or with a recording. A piano and pianist will be available to play your music as well. Performance dates are March 17th, 18th, and 19th!
Character list
Lilly-Mary’s Aunt, Mr. Craven’s wife, now dead
Mary Lennox-10 year old girl
Mrs. Medlock-Mr. Craven’s housekeeper
Dr. Neville Craven- Mr. Craven’s brother
Martha-housemaid
Archibald Craven-head gardener
Dickon-Martha’s brother
Colin Craven-Archibald Craven’s 10 year old son
Mrs. Winthrop-Headmistress
Rose Lennox-Mary’s mother
Captain Albert Lennox-Mary’s father
Alice-Rose’s friend
Lieutenant Wright-Officer in Mary’s Unit
Lieutenant Shaw-fellow officer
Major Shelley-officer
Mrs. Shelley- Major Shelley’s wife
Major Holmes-officer
Claire Holmes-his wife
Fakir-Itinerant Hindu man
Ayah-Mary’s Indian nanny
For questions, please email info@indianvalleytheatre.com, send Indian Valley Theatre a Facebook message or contact the director Kathie Hart directly though FB Messenger. Indian Valley Theatre is an Illinois Not-for-Profit organization dedicated to the appreciation and development of the performing arts in the Fox Valley area.
Learn More: www.indianvalleytheatre.com
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