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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Secret Garden
Source: Rebecca Norris
Synopsis, Audition & Character Information
Corona, CA., February 26th, 2003 - The
Corona, California-based Gingerland Theatre Company is proud to present The
Secret Garden, a musical based on Frances Hodgson Burnett's 1911 novel. The
show will open in Corona, California on June 6th, 2003. The Friday and
Sunday shows will be held at the Fender Museum, while Saturday night's show will
be held at the Crossroad's Christian Church in a 3,500-seat auditorium.
The musical is about ten-year old Mary Lennox,
who is a homely,
spoiled rich girl living in colonial India with her very aloof parents. Her
parents frequently attend elegant parties while leaving her with servants who tend to
her every whim. But when her parents are killed, Mary's life changes
drastically. She's shipped off to England to live in the enormous manor home of
Lord Archibald Craven, an old friend of her father's, and his invalid son Colin.
Lord Craven has become a miserable recluse since his wife's death, ignoring his
son and leaving the household management to Mrs. Medlock, an iron-handed,
old-school authoritarian. In this cold environment the children -- with a little
help from spirited maid Martha Sowerby and her younger brother Dickon -- manage
to find happiness in a special garden hidden away for years.
Artistic director Susanne Spirit and musical director Rebecca Norris will be
holding the cast auditions on Saturday, March 15th, from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. at the
Fender Museum of the Arts (365 N. Main, Corona). Auditioners will be expected
to sing (with tape, cd, or sheet music accompaniment), read (a chosen monologue
or a segment of the script provided) and move if necessary. All ages are
welcome to audition. Principle roles in the show are as follows: Mary Lennox,
10-12, Colin Craven, 10, Dickon, 12-15, Martha, 14-16, Archibald Craven, 40's,
Neville Craven, late 30's, Lily, 30's, Ben, 50's. Supporting characters and a
chorus of children (angels) and dreamers will be cast as well.
A production staff, including crews for set, backstage, props, costume and
make-up, is needed, as well as a small orchestra. The production calls for
Celtic instruments, such as flutes and drums, as well as strings and synth
keyboards. For more information on cast auditions, orchestra or staff positions
please call Susanne Spirit at (909) 208-6889 or e-mail
SusanneSpirit@aol.com.
Character Breakdown by Name/Age:
Mary Lennox, 10-12 Colin Craven, 10-12 Dickon,
12-15 Martha, 14-17 Archibald Craven, 40s Neville Craven, late
30s Lily Craven, 30s Ben Weatherstaff, 50s Mrs. Medlock, 50s Mrs
Winthrop, 30s
Angels & Dreamers Rose, 30s Albert, 30s Alice, 30s Major
Holmes, 30s Lieutenant Shaw, 20s Fakir, 30s Ayah, 20s
For More Information Contact:
Gingerland Theatre Company
19430 Dry Gulch Road, Corona, CA 92881
Tel: (909) 208-6889
Email:
Susannespirit@aol.com
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