Auditions for the Secret Garden at Orem Hale Center Theater

Auditions for The Secret Garden will be held February 6th and 7th.

Please prepare to sing16 bars of a musical theater piece which showcases your vocal ability. Please bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided.

All auditions are by appointment. Please call the box office at 801.226.8600 for a time slot beginning January 23rd.

The Secret Garden will be directed by Neal Johnson with music direction by Jeremy Showgren.

CAST OF CHARACTERS
Mary Lennox: Female Mezzo 8 to 12
Archibald Craven: Male Tenor 35 to 45
Colin Craven: Male Soprano 8 to 12
Lily Craven: Female Soprano 25 to 40
Dr. Neville Craven: Male Baritone 25 to 45
Martha: Female Mezzo/Mixer/Belter 18 to 30
Dickon: Male Tenor 16 to 28
Rose: Female Mezzo/ 2nd Soprano 24 to 35
Albert: Male Tenor 30 to 45
Ben Weatherstaff: Male Tenor 40 to 65
Mrs. Medlock: Female Spoken/Ensemble 30 to 55
Ayah: Female Alto 18-50
Fakir: Male Tenor 25 to 50
Mrs. Winthrope: Female Spoken/Ensemble 30 to 50
William: Male Tenor 18 to 30
Betsy: Female Alto 18 to 30
Lieutenant Ian Shaw: Male Tenor 25-35
Alice: Female Soprano 18 to 35
Claire: Female Soprano 30 to 45
Major Holms: Male Bass 32 to 50
Lieutenant Peter Wright: Male Baritone 24 to 35
Timothy: Male Bass 18 to 30

A Few Character Breakdowns

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 8-12 yrs. old, British accent preferred but not required. Must be able to sing lullaby songs. Actress needs to be able to show a large emotional range.

Colin Cravin- Archibald Craven's son who has been treated as an invalid since his birth. He believes he is going to die and is extremely miserable. Actor must look between 8-12 yrs old, British accent preferred but not required. Actor must be able to show a large emotional range.

Dickon Sowerby- A happy, healthy, good-natured spirit who has the ability to charm both people and animals. Yorkshire accent preferred but not required.

Martha Sowerby- A young Yorkshire housemaid. She is kind, good natured, and levelheaded. Yorkshire accent preferred but not required.

Ben Weatherstaff- A gruff gardener in his "twilight years", who is kind under his rough exterior. Yorkshire accent preferred but not required.

Achibald Craven- The master of the Manor who suffers from a crooked spine and general ill health. British accent preferred but not required.

Dr. Neville Craven- The master's dark brother who has his own ideas about the Manor and what should be allowed to happen there. British accent preferred but not required.

Lily Craven- A deceased mother who "haunts" those she loves through melodic lullabies. She is the epitome of femininity, but is also witty and quick-spirited. British accent preferred but not required.

Mrs. Medlock- The housekeeper at Misselwaite Manor. She is very stern and rigid in her demeanor. British accent preferred but not required.