Road Company Open Call: The Secret Garden

The Secret Garden
Directed by Jo McMahon

The Road Company will be holding open auditions for their May production of“The Secret Garden” on February 11 and 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the Grand Theater in Williamstown, N.J.  Call backs will be held February 13, also at 7:00 p.m. at the Grand Theatre. This is an all volunteer company and no compensation is offered for any roles. Performance dates are:May 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16 and 17 

Those wishing to audition should prepare a song that best features your voice.  Preferably a song from the show.  You may bring a tape, CD or sheet music, but it must be without vocals. Please provide a complete list of conflicts between February 18 and May 17 to the audition with you. Please email questions to JoMcMahon16@comcast.net

List of Characters

Archibald Craven – Mary’s uncle – Tenor with strong falsetto
Lily – Mary’s Aunt, Archibald Craven’s wife - Soprano
Mary Lennox – A ten year old girl
Colin Craven – Archibald and Lily’s son – approximately ten
Dr. Neville Craven – Archie’s brother - Baritone
Martha – Housekeeper and Dicken’s brother –Alto – Yorkshire accent required
Dicken – Martha’s brother – Tenor – Yorkshire accent required
Ben Weatherstaff – Head Gardener – Baritone – Yorkshire accent required
Mrs. Medlock – Mr. Craven’s Housekeeper – speaking part