Auditions

The Secret Garden Auditions

Auditions: March 14th, 2026, 1-6pm (by appointment only!)
Location: The CO-OP at Shoal Creek, 6816 N Church Road, Pleasant Valley MO 64068
Callbacks: March 15th, 2026, 2-5pm

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The Secret Garden

August 7-9, 13-16, 2026

Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett 
Music & Lyrics by Marsha Norman
Music by Lucy Simon

Director: Alexandra Rovirosa
Music Director: Laura Crawford
Choreographer: Emma Bucci-Torres
Intern to the Director: Adrienne Jackson

PLEASE NOTE: The roles of ARCHIBALD CRAVEN and LILY CRAVEN have been cast. 

Ages listed refers to age of character and do not reflect on age of actor. All races, genders, and ages encouraged. If auditioning for DICKON, MARTHA, BEN, and MRS. MEDLOCK, a Yorkshire/Northern British accent is encouraged (for examples, see here. Received Pronunciation British accent (stereotypical upper class British accent) encouraged for rest of the cast. 

The roles of MARY LENNOX, COLIN CRAVEN, NEVILLE CRAVEN and DICKON are particularly demanding and will require extensive rehearsal and preparation by the actor outside of scheduled rehearsals. In casting these roles, we will need to thoughtfully consider each performer’s availability and commitments beyond the show to ensure the level of time and focus these roles require can be fully met.

The Secret Garden is a story that has themes including death, trauma, and grief. Parents of minors should be advised that these heavy themes will be addressed and take their child’s emotional well-being in mind in auditioning for roles, particularly for the role of MARY.

We are open to casting either gender in the roles of COLIN and DICKON (roles will be played as male). 

PLEASE NOTE that NO CONFLICTS will be accepted from 7/25-8/16. CONFLICTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED ONCE REHEARSALS HAVE STARTED.

CHARACTERS:

Mary Lennox 8 - 12 Young Voice Ab3 - D5 Recently orphaned girl who lost her parents to cholera in India, and is sent to live with her uncle. She opens the story neglected and not used to creating connection with others, and the magic of the garden opens up her heart to love and family. We will be prioritizing strong vocal talent, and a large breadth of emotional depth for the role.

Colin Craven 8 - 12 Young Voice A3 - E5 Mary's cousin, who has spent his life in bed due to a heart condition. Colin believes that his father hates him because of his mother’s death, and believes that he will die young. He is spoiled and covers his loneliness by harassing the servants with his demands. Colin is also a role that will prioritize strong vocal talent and large emotional depth.

Dr. Neville Craven 25 - 45 Baritone C3 - F#4 Archibald's brother, a doctor who takes care of Colin and held an unrequited love for Lily. The antagonist of the story, he abandoned his practice when Lily died to become Colin’s caretaker, and the situation devolved into a kind of Munchasen by proxy, with him clutching onto the care of Colin as his last line to Lily. We are looking for a strong vocalist who can also deeply explore the intense grief and find humanity in a character that may sometimes come across as unsympathetic. The role will require working with the child actors in multiple scenes, so being comfortable working with children is required.  

Rose Lennox 25 - 35 Soprano A3 - D6 Mary's mother. Never understood how Lily could love Archibald. She means well but was ill-equipped to be a mother. Strong vocalist required.  The role will require working with the child actors in multiple scenes, so being comfortable working with children is required.

Captain Albert Lennox 28 - 40 Tenor D3 - A5 Mary's father. Deeply cares about his wife and daughter. Strong vocalist required.  The role will require working with the child actors in multiple scenes, so being comfortable working with children is required.

Martha 16 - 20 Mezzo F3 - D5 A Yorkshire maid working at the Manor. No nonsense and wise beyond her years, she is Mary’s first friend when she comes to Misselthwaite Manor. While we are looking for a good vocalist, we want a very strong character actor for this role, but not a caricature.  The role will require working with the child actors in multiple scenes, so being comfortable working with children is required.

Dickon 13 - 18 Tenor C3 - G4 Martha's younger brother, he looks after the plants and animals at the Manor. Spunky, slightly rebellious, and excited about life, he introduces Mary to the magic of the garden. Will need to be a strong vocalist, but also have a lot of whimsy and almost elf like qualities.  The role will require working with the child actors in multiple scenes, so being comfortable working with children is required.

Ben Weatherstaff 55 - 75 Baritone E3 - D#4 Head gardener who has been around the Manor for many years. Deeply cared for Lily and takes Mary and Colin under his wing. Ornery at times, but very sweet. Needs to be comfortable with singing and a strong character actor.  The role will require working with the child actors in multiple scenes, so being comfortable working with children is required.

Mrs. Medlock 45 - 60 Housekeeper at the Manor. Very firm and no-nonsense. No singing required.  The role will require working with the child actors in multiple scenes, so being comfortable working with children is required.

Mrs. Winthrop 25 - 55 Headmistress at a private school. Very strict and abrasive, but unable to handle the irrepressible Mary Lennox. No singing required.

Alice 25-35, Mezzo Rose’s friend. Strong vocalist. 

Major Holmes  28-50, Baritone/Tenor Officer. Strong vocalist. 

Claire Holmes 25-50, Mezzo Major Holmes’ wife. Strong vocalist. 

Lieutenant Wright  28-40, Baritone/Tenor Officer in Mary’s father’s unit. Strong vocalist. 

Lieutenant Shaw  28-50, Baritone/Tenor Fellow Officer. Strong vocalist. 

Major Shelley  28-50, Officer. No singing required. 

Mrs. Shelley 28-50 Major Shelley’s wife. No singing required. 

Fakir 20 - 40 countertenor, tenor, or alto An itinerant Hindu ascetic of South Asian or Indian descent. Strong vocalist. We are prioritizing South Asian/Indian actors for this role.  The role will require working with the child actors in multiple scenes, so being comfortable working with children is required.

Ayah - mezzo soprano/alto - 20-40. Mary's nanny, of South Asian or Indian descent. We are prioritizing South Asian/Indian actors for this role.  The role will require working with the child actors in multiple scenes, so being comfortable working with children is required.

Ensemble - servants, soldiers, townspeople.