[Capdist-auditions] Auditions for "The Secret Garden", Sept. 6, 7 & 8 at Sand Lake Center for the Arts

[Sand Lake Center for the Arts]

Audition Notice

 

The Secret Garden, based on the classic novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, is
about life and love growing from loss and haunting pain. 

It has a beautiful score by Lucy Simon, and a book and lyrics written by
Marsha Norman. The story is about children and adults who find 

a way back to life from loss. This successful musical version of the famous
story, which won a Tony Award in 1991 for 

“Best Book of a Musical,” has music, mystery, humor and drama, and is
enjoyable for all ages (around third grade through adult). 

Come make some magic with us!

 

Director: Deborah Dorman          Music Director: Marietta Mitchell
Producer: Shirley Neiss

 

Auditions: Sept. 6 and 7 at 7 pm  Sept. 8 at 10 am, followed by callbacks

Production Dates:  January 11-13 and 18-20

Music rehearsals begin in October; No rehearsals over Thanksgiving,
Christmas or New Year’s long weekends. 

 

For singing roles, please come prepared to sing a song from the show in the
key it is written.  Audition songs selected by the musical director will be
available via e-mail from the 

Producer in pdf format as of August 1, 2012, at knsn at nycap.rr.com.   Please
specify the role or roles you are requesting music for. Sides of dialogue
will be provided at the audition.  

Actors must be able to sing in the appropriate range and those who can sight
read will be given preference. There will be an accompanist at the audition.
All roles require 

both singing and acting ability. There is a good synopsis available at
www.guidetomusicaltheatre.com  and much other material on line about the
show.

 

Mary Lennox (mezzo/soprano) age 8 – 10  (will audition up to high school
age, depending on appearance); brooding, lonely child, brave, stubborn,
afraid of more loss
Archibald Craven (Tenor)  age 30’s  (will audition any age that looks the
part); Mary’s uncle, has a deformation on his back, is a recluse, unable to
get past his wife’s death and is manipulated by his brother Neville
Colin Craven (unchanged voice) age 8-10  (will audition any age male youth
with unchanged voice); his mother died when he was born, and his uncle
Neville has kept him hidden away and bedridden his whole life
Lily Craven (Lyric Soprano)  age 20’s to 30’s  (a ghost); Archibald’s dead
wife, a constant presence in the house
Dr. Neville Craven (Baritone)  age 30’s (will audition any age that fits the
part); brother of Archibald; also loved Lily and could not get past the
death, in his own way; wants to be in charge of the estate
Martha (Mezzo)  age teens to 20’s; spunky servant
Dickon (Tenor)  age teens to 20’s; brother of Martha; “one” with the land
and creatures, he has a spark of his own
Rose Lennox (Mezzo)  age 20’s to 30’s; sister of Lily; mother of Mary 
Captain Albert Lennox (Tenor) age 20’s to 30’s; husband of Rose; father of
Mary 

Ben Weatherstaff (Baritone character voice)  old gardener

Mrs. Medlock (Non-singing) head of household servants
Ayah (alto)  Indian servant to Mary and her parents

Other ghosts and household staff round out the ensemble:

Major Holmes – bass, Lt. Shaw – tenor, Lt. Wright – baritone, Fakir – tenor,
Claire (Holmes wife) – soprano, 

Alice (Rose’s friend) – soprano, Mrs.Winthrop (non-singing, may be doubled)

 

Please contact Deborah Dorman (deborahdorm at gmail.com)  with questions and
interest.  

 

The theater is 15-20 minutes from Albany and East Greenbush, 

30 min. from Delmar, Latham and Crossgates Mall, 

35-40 min. from Clifton Park, Voorheesville, Schenectady and Pittsfield

DIRECTIONS:  From the Capital District take I-90 East to Exit 8
(Defreestville) 10.9 miles to historic church building on left

 

The Sand Lake Center for the Arts 

2880 NY 43, Averill Park, NY

½ mile east of the blinking light in Averill Park.

518-674-2007

 

For more information 

Visit the SLCA web site at slca-ctp.org <http://www.slca-ctp.org/> 

 

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Sand Lake Center for the Arts 2012-2013 Season

Circle Theatre Players

Deathtrap, Oct. 12 – 21
The Secret Garden, Jan. 11 - 20
Of Mice and Men, Mar. 8 – 17
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, May 10 – 19

Squire Jacob Concert Series

James Keeleghan – Sept. 8
Sally Barris – Oct. 6
The Whippersnappers – Nov. 10

Gallery Shows

Gail Nadeau, Jul. 1 - Aug. 15

Sand Lake Center for the Arts - Circle Theatre Players,
is a not for profit community arts center
The Center is a renovated, historically significant 1835 church
with a fully equipped open performing space for theatrical productions, 
community meetings, concerts, workshops and classes; and is available for
rent.
The light-filled Gallery boasts original stained glass windows 
and exhibits artists' work throughout the year. 
The Gallery and Cafe are open one hour prior to events.
Volunteer opportunities abound and can be yours by contacting 
Executive Director, Debra Roy at  <mailto:info at slca-ctp.org>
info at slca-ctp.org. 

The Center is air conditioned, handicapped accessible and has free parking.

 <http://www.slca-ctp.org> http://slca-ctp.org
Sand Lake Center for the Arts - Circle Theatre Players
P.O. Box 179 - Averill Park, New York 12018
518-674-2007
Email:  <mailto:info at slca-ctp.org> info at slca-ctp.org

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