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Get intrigued for June 25th-27th, Titusville!

Titusville Summer Theater is overjoyed to present "The Secret Garden", the Tony Award-winning musical that will open your heart and unlock every part of your imagination!

This isn't your average fairytale! This is the story of Mary Lennox, a lonely orphan who arrives at a gloomy Yorkshire manor, a massive estate haunted by secrets and sadness. When Mary discovers a neglected, locked garden and a hidden cousin, the stage is set for a magical transformation.

With hauntingly beautiful melodies and a powerful story of hope and healing, this musical is a guaranteed treat for the whole family. Prepare for a summer of mystery, gorgeous music, and a healthy dose of pure, life-affirming magic. "The Secret Garden" promises each audience member an unforgettable theatrical experience that you absolutely won't want to miss!

OUR PRODUCTION TEAM:
  • STAGE DIRECTOR: TBA
  • MUSIC DIRECTOR: TBA
  • CHOREOGRAPHER: TBA
  • ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: TBA
  • VOCAL COACH: TBA
  • PRODUCERS: TBA​

Want to work with us behind the scenes in some capacity? Feel free to fill out our Production Team Application; we'd love to have you!

Cast/Characters:

  • Mary Lennox (10-14)
    • Young Voice (Ab3-D5); A recently orphaned girl who lost her parents to cholera in India. She is sent to live with her uncle. Stubborn, curious, grieving, but irrepressible and mischievous.
  • Colin Craven (10-14)
    • Young Voice (A3-E5); Mary's cousin, who has spent his life in bed due to a heart condition. Angry and stubborn, with a bad temper, but with a kind heart and deep love for his father.
  • Archibald Craven (30-50)
    • Baritone (C3-A4); Mary's uncle and lord of Misselthwaite Manor. He has a hunch-back, and is haunted by memories of his wife, Lily. Grieving, deeply depressed, and has all but given up on life.
  • Dr. Neville Craven (25-45)
    • Baritone (C3-F#4); Archibald's brother, a doctor who takes care of Colin. He held an unrequited love for Lily. Brusque, outspoken, manipulative, and lost in his own way.
  • Lily (25-40)
    • Soprano (Bb3-D6); Mary's aunt and Archibald's wife. She died in a tragic accident in her garden, and her memory haunts everyone at the Manor. Compassionate, comforting, she guides both Mary and Archie. 
  • Martha (18-30)
    • Mezzo w/ Belt (F3-D5); A Yorkshire maid working in at the Manor. No nonsense and wise beyond her years.
  • Dickon (16-30)
    • Tenor (C3-G4); Martha's younger brother, he looks after the plants and animals at the Manor. Spunky, slightly rebellious, and excited about life.
  • Ben Weatherstaff (35-75)
    • 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.
  • Mrs. Medlock (30-60)
    • Flexible Housekeeper at the Manor, firm but kind, not unlike the housekeeper in Downton Abbey. Irish accent a plus!
  • Mrs. Winthrop (25-55)
    • Flexible Headmistress at a private school. Very strict and abrasive, but unable to handle the irrepressible Mary Lennox. 
  • The Dreamers: Chorus of the memories or ghosts of people Mary loved.
    • Rose Lennox (25-35)
      • Soprano (A3-D6); Mary's mother. Never understood how Lily could love Archibald. Loyal, opinionated, and outspoken.
    • Captain Albert Lennox (28-40) 
      • Tenor (D3-A5); Mary's father. Deeply cares about his wife and daughter.
    • Fakir (28-40)
      • Countertenor, tenor, or alto; an itinerant Hindu ascetic of South Asian or Indian descent.
    • Ayah (Flexible)
      • Mary's nanny.
  • Ensemble of Dreamers: People from Mary's past, particularly soldiers, nurses, teachers, and friends.

Show Synopsis:

Misselthwaite Manor: the mysterious and gloomy estate where our story begins!

After being orphaned, young Mary Lennox, known for her sharp tongue and lonely heart, is sent from India to the vast, melancholy Yorkshire countryside to live with her reclusive uncle, Archibald Craven. The entire manor is shrouded in silence and deep, crushing grief over the loss of his beloved wife, and Mary quickly learns that the whole place is brimming with secrets and untold sorrows—including a magnificent garden locked away for ten long years.
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But Mary isn't alone for long. Guided by haunting whispers of the night and a friendly robin, she discovers the long-forgotten key to that locked garden! Determined to bring life back to that neglected space, she enlists the help of Dickon, a local boy with an astonishing connection to nature. Soon, Mary uncovers the greatest secret of all: her sickly cousin, Colin, who has been confined to his room and convinced he is in a slow state of death.

The stage is now set for a truly magical transformation and what follows is an absolutely breathtaking journey of renewal. As Mary, Dickon, and Colin secretly work to revive the neglected garden, the garden, in turn, works its healing magic on them.

With a hauntingly beautiful score and a powerful message of hope, the children learn to face their fears, embrace nature, and heal their emotional scars. Prepare for an evening of mystery, stunning melodies, and the realization that the greatest secrets (and the most profound magic) are found within the human heart.

THE SECRET GARDEN
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Based on the beloved classic novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Music & Lyrics by Marsha Norman
Music by Lucy Simon

THE SECRET GARDEN is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

Original Broadway Production Produced by:
Heidi Landesman
Rick Steiner, Frederic H. Mayerson, Elizabeth Williams
Jujamcyn Theatres/TV ASAHI and Dodger Productions
​Originally produced by the Virginia Stage Company, Charles Towers, Artistic Director
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      • Hello Dolly Photos
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      • Joseph Photos
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