The Secret Garden Auditions
Schedule
Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
1800 7th Ave., Moline, IL, United States, Illinois 61265 | Moline, IL
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We are excited to announce our auditions for The Secret Garden the musical!! This enchanting 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. Orphaned in India, 11-year-old Mary Lennox returns to Yorkshire to live with her embittered, reclusive uncle Archibald and his son Colin. The estate's many wonders include a magic garden which beckons the children with haunting melodies and the "Dreamers," spirits from Mary's past who guide her through her new life, dramatizing The Secret Garden's compelling tale of forgiveness and renewal.
Auditions:
Friday, January 23rd: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday, January 24th: 10:00am - 12:00pm; callbacks at 1pm if needed
(Please come to one of the audition dates at any time within the timeframe)
*Please note there will not be a dance audition for this show. Puppetry experience is welcome!
**Please prepare 16-32 bars of a Musical Theatre piece that compliments the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided so please be sure to mark your sheet music so that it is easy to read. You may also bring in a track to sing along with if that is more comfortable. We will have a Bluetooth speaker available.
Must be 12 years+ at time of audition.
Audition Form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1llVqc8Sz3KcGdHQgWqbb7TXj0OZLKKb_/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104181640113761748608&rtpof=true&sd=true
Please bring a form filled out or be prepared to fill one out at auditions.
If you are unable to attend auditions in person (although we strongly suggest if at all possible attending in person), you may email a video submission, along with a filled-out form to [email protected]
REHEARSALS:
Rehearsals run M-TH from 6-8:30, beginning February 9th
**Conflicts will be accepted for rehearsal dates; however, an excessive number of conflicts with rehearsal times may impact casting decisions. We request that all known conflicts be shared with us at the time of auditions. Please be aware that conflicts brought to our attention after the casting of the show may result in recasting or being released from the show. If you are involved with another production that will conflict with rehearsals for this production, we ask that you please refrain from auditioning from this show and focus on the original commitment made to the other production. Conflicts with tech rehearsals and performances will not be allowed.
TECH WEEK REHEARSALS:
Our first FULL CAST tech rehearsal will be THURSDAY APRIL 2ND at 6pm. This Full tech rehearsal is mandatory for ALL ACTORS and CREW. Tech week then runs Monday-Thursday, APRIL 6TH - 9TH, starting at 6 pm, leading up to opening night. TECH REHEARSALS AND ALL PERFORMANCES ARE MANDATORY!
Performance dates are:
April 10th, 2026: 7:00 PM
April 11th, 2026: 7:00 PM
April 12th, 2026: 2:00 PM
***Mandatory Pick Up Rehearsal: April 16th (6:00 PM)
April 17th, 2026: 7:00 PM
April 18th, 2026: 7:00 PM
April 19th, 2026: 2:00 PM
Production Staff:
Producers: Brent and Sara Tubbs
Director: Noah Hill
Music Director: Amy Trimble
Stage Manager: Paula Vandervelde
Costume Design: Heather Blair
Tech Director: Brent Tubbs
Character Breakdown (Ages are flexible):
**All roles are open and everyone is welcome!!
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
MARY LENNOX - Female, 12 (Range: Young Voice, Ab3-D5) A ten-year-old girl sent to live with her uncle, Archibald,
when her parents die from cholera in India. Quite the curious explorer, and often finding herself in trouble.
Stubborn and always fighting for what she believes in. Must be a strong actress capable of carrying a show.
British accent required.
ARCHIBALD CRAVEN - Male, 30-45 (Range: Baritone, C3-A4) Mary's uncle and lord of Misselthwaite Manor. He
has a hunch-back. Haunted by the past and afraid of the future, he locks himself away both physically and
mentally. Mary painfully reminds him too much of his wife, Lily, who died ten years ago.
LILY - Female, 28-38 (Range: Soprano, Bb3-D6) Mary's aunt and Archibald Craven's wife. Died of a tragic accident
in her garden and haunts Misselthwaite Manor. A passionate woman who followed her own instincts, she
reaches from beyond the grave to ensure the happiness of those she cares for.
DR. NEVILLE CRAVEN - Male, 35-45 (Range: Baritone, C3-F#4) Archibald’s younger brother. Trapped by the idea
that he is responsible for the caretaking of his brother and young Colin. Even though his one-sided infatuated
with Lily, continues after her death. Because of this he clings to Misselthwaite Manor.
MARTHA - Female, 18-30 (Range: Mezzo-Soprano Belt, G3-D5) A young and spunky housemaid. Grew up near
Yorkshire and has the accent to prove it. Although she is from a lower-class family, her wisdom is often far
beyond her age.
DICKON - Male, 14-25 (Range: Tenor, D3-G4) Martha's younger brother. Looks after the plants and animals within
the Misselthwaite grounds. He is a young man who is between the world of child imagination and adult
reasoning. Open, honest, and energetic. He befriends Mary and convinces her to take care of the Garden.
COLIN CRAVEN - Male, 12 (Range: Young Voice, A3-E5) Archibald's ten-year-old son. He’s spent his life in bed due
to a heart condition. He is very stubborn and throws temper tantrums to get what he wants. He believes his
father hates him for causing Lily’s death. Strong Falsetto appreciated.
ROSE LENNOX - Female, 28-38 (Range: Soprano, A3-D6) Mary's mother. She doesn’t understand how her sister
Lily could truly love Archibald. She is very loyal to her husband and daughter but struggles to show affection.
She dies during a cholera outbreak in India at the beginning of the story and haunts Mary until she finds her new
life in the course of the story.
CAPTAIN ALBERT LENNOX - Male, 30-40 (Range: Tenor, D3-A5) Mary's father and British officer. Caring to a fault,
he, too, dies during the cholera outbreak in India and haunts Mary until she finds her new life in the course of the
story
BEN WEATHERSTAFF - Male, Age Flexible (Range: E3-D#4) Head gardener. Secretly entrusted to take care of the
garden after Lily’s death. Knows a great deal about the history of the garden and the grounds it sits on. He has
worked for the family for many years. He calls himself “an old man.”
MRS. MEDLOCK - Female, Age Flexible (Range: Flexible) Archibald’s housekeeper. As cold as Misselthwaite Manor.
MRS. WINTHROP - Female, Age Flexible (Range: Flexible) Headmistress of a private school. Prides herself on
nurturing girls with tempers. Mary seems to be more than she can handle.
LIEUTENANT WRIGHT - Male, Age Flexible (Range: Flexible) Officer in Mary's father's unit.
MAJOR HOLMES - Male, Age Flexible (Range: Flexible) Fellow officer.
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