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| The Secret Garden Auditions-New York City, NY - Casting ID # 1575380 | |||
| Project Type | Live Event | Submission Type | Open Call |
| Location | New York City, NY | Union | Non-union |
| Rate/Pay | n/a | Release Date | 07-06-18 |
| Audition Date | 08-19-18 | Submission deadline | 08-18-18 |
| Casting Category | Theatre - Non-Equity | ||
| Living in a lonely manor house in 1906 England, Archibald Craven yearns for his beautiful, late wife. He blames his crippled son, Colin, for his wife’s death and has left him neglected and isolated. Their quiet routine is turned upside down when young Mary Lennox, a rich, spoiled child, is sent to live with them following the death of her parents by cholera in India. While living at the manor house, Mary discovers a secret walled garden hidden in the grounds and releases the magic and adventures locked inside, changing their lives forever. | |||
| Role # 1 Mary Lennox |  |
| Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role The spoiled orphan recently arrived to Misselthwaite Manor from India. Her parents and everyone she has ever known has died in a cholera outbreak. Searchable talent specs : Gender: Female Age: from 10 to 14 |
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| Role # 2 Archibald Craven | |
| Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role Mary’s crippled uncle and now guardian — a reclusive man haunted by the memory of his late wife Lily. Searchable talent specs : Gender: Male Age: from 35 to 45 |
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| Role # 3 Colin Craven | |
| Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role The invalid son of Archibald. Colin has been sickly since his mother died giving birth to him. He tells Mary when they meet, “I see no one and no one sees me.” Searchable talent specs : Gender: Male Age: from 10 to 12 |
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| Role # 4 Lily Craven | |
| Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role The spirit of Archibald’s wife (and Colin’s mother). Mary asks Archibald, “Does everyone who dies become a ghost?” He answers. “They’re only a ghost if someone alive is still holding on to them.” Searchable talent specs : Gender: Female Age: from 26 to 37 |
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| Role # 5 Dr. Neville Craven | |
| Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role The younger brother of Archie, Neville is Colin’s physician. Also in love with Lily and very jealous that his "crippled" brother won her love. Searchable talent specs : Gender: Male Age: from 25 to 40 |
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| Role # 6 Martha | |
| Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role Mary's chambermaid. Spunky, high spirited, overwhelmingly optimistic servant. Martha becomes Mary’s first friend providing her with information and advice. Martha must be a very strong singer — she sings “A Fine White Horse” and “Hold On.” Searchable talent specs : Gender: Female Age: from 18 to 30 |
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| Role # 7 Dickon | |
| Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role Martha’s younger brother who introduces Mary to the gardens and the wild things of the Cornish Moor. He has a magical understanding of growing things. Searchable talent specs : Gender: Male Age: from 16 to 28 |
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| Role # 8 Ben Weatherstaff | |
| Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role Ben is the head gardener. He tended Miss Lily’s garden until his back prevented him from doing so. Searchable talent specs : Gender: Male Age: from 40 to 60 |
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| Role # 9 Mrs. Medlock | |
| Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role The no-nonsense Housekeeper at the Craven residence. Mean. Sharp. Pinch lipped. Searchable talent specs : Gender: Female Age: from 30 to 60 |
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| Role # 10 Mrs. Winthrop | |
| Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role The headmistress of a school, to which Neville wishes to send Mary. Searchable talent specs : Gender: Female Age: from 30 to 50 |
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| Role # 11 Major Shelley | |
| Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role An officer. Small Speaking part. Searchable talent specs : Gender: Male Age: from 18 to 35 |
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| Role # 12 Mrs. Shelley | |
| Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role Wife to Major Shelley. The Shelleys accompany Mary to Misselthwaite from India. Searchable talent specs : Gender: Female Age: from 18 to 35 |
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| Role # 13 Ayah | |
| Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role Mary’s Indian nanny. Searchable talent specs : Gender: Female Age: from 21 to 40 |
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| Role # 14 Fakir | |
| Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role A featured member of the Dreamers. Fakir is an Indian Holy man. Searchable talent specs : Gender: Male Age: from 25 to 40 |
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| Role # 15 Rose | |
| Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role Sister to Lily, mother to Mary. Seen first as Mary's uncaring mother, then in ghostly form. Searchable talent specs : Gender: Female Age: from 21 to 35 |
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| Role # 16 Albert | |
| Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role Rose's husband and Mary's father, a military man, who also returns as a ghost. The only person that really loved Mary. Searchable talent specs : Gender: Male Age: from 30 to 45 |
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| Role # 17 Alice | |
| Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role Rose’s friend. Searchable talent specs : Gender: Female Age: from 21 to 35 |
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| Role # 18 Peter Wright | |
| Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role Lieutenant Peter Wright- An officer. Searchable talent specs : Gender: Male Age: from 24 to 34 |
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| Role # 19 Ian Shaw | |
| Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role Lieutenant Ian Shaw - An officer. Searchable talent specs : Gender: Male Age: from 24 to 34 |
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| Role # 20 Major Holmes | |
| Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role Seeking talent for the role. Searchable talent specs : Gender: Male Age: from 32 to 48 |
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| Role # 21 Claire Holmes | |
| Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role Major Holmes’ wife. Searchable talent specs : Gender: Female Age: from 30 to 45 |
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