Youth Musical Theatre calls
for Auditions to the
Secret Garden
Directed by Raymond Saar
and
Musical Direction by Diane Ketchie
and
Musical Direction by Diane Ketchie
Synopsis
This 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. Frances Hodgson Burnett’s beloved victorian classic, The Secret Garden, blossoms anew in this enchanting musical.
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 manner, bears the guilt of his mother’s death on his crippled shoulders. When Mary discovers her Aunt Lily’s hidden garden, locked shot and overgrown with vines, stubborn Mary is determined to revive the beauty that 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.”
The Secret Garden is a compelling tale of forgiveness and renewal.
This 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. Frances Hodgson Burnett’s beloved victorian classic, The Secret Garden, blossoms anew in this enchanting musical.
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 manner, bears the guilt of his mother’s death on his crippled shoulders. When Mary discovers her Aunt Lily’s hidden garden, locked shot and overgrown with vines, stubborn Mary is determined to revive the beauty that 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.”
The Secret Garden is a compelling tale of forgiveness and renewal.
Auditions for Secret Garden will be IN PERSON
Open call auditions (singing only) Saturday, August 24 from 1:30pm-4:30pm
Location: Born to Perform, 2977 Willow Lane #210, Westlake Village (upstairs studio).
Call backs for dancing & singing Sunday, August 25 from 1pm - 6pm
Location: Born to Perform, 2977 Willow Lane #210, Westlake Village (downstairs studio).
Come prepared to move & dance.
Location: Born to Perform, 2977 Willow Lane #210, Westlake Village (upstairs studio).
Call backs for dancing & singing Sunday, August 25 from 1pm - 6pm
Location: Born to Perform, 2977 Willow Lane #210, Westlake Village (downstairs studio).
Come prepared to move & dance.
In order to audition, you must have completed the Registration Form (click below) AND you must have paid the $495 participation fee.
To make your payment select the DONATE button to make the $495 payment.
To make your payment select the DONATE button to make the $495 payment.
Performances will be held in November 2024 at the theater at King Gillette Ranch, located at 26800 Mulholland Highway in Calabasas
Friday, November 15, at 7:30pm
Saturday, November 16, at 2pm and 7:30pm
Sunday, November 17, at 1pm
Rehearsals are generally Sundays from 1pm - 6pm at Born to Perform,
with mutually agreed upon rehearsals for select groups weekday evenings.
Below is a list of the character parts & vocal ranges.
Youth Musical Theatre is looking forward to seeing you at the auditions! Welcome!
Friday, November 15, at 7:30pm
Saturday, November 16, at 2pm and 7:30pm
Sunday, November 17, at 1pm
Rehearsals are generally Sundays from 1pm - 6pm at Born to Perform,
with mutually agreed upon rehearsals for select groups weekday evenings.
Below is a list of the character parts & vocal ranges.
Youth Musical Theatre is looking forward to seeing you at the auditions! Welcome!
Secret Garden is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by Concord Theatricals.
250 W. 57th Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10107-0102
Toll Free: (866) 979-0447
[email protected]
www.concordtheatricals.com
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by Concord Theatricals.
250 W. 57th Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10107-0102
Toll Free: (866) 979-0447
[email protected]
www.concordtheatricals.com
Youth Musical Theatre is a program of the San Fernando Valley Philharmonic Pops Orchestra,
a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, EIN: 95-4273905. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, EIN: 95-4273905. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
