The Secret Garden (Non-Musical)
by Frances Hodgson Burnett, Sylvia Ashby
Full Length Play, Drama / 5m, 5f, 3m or f
“Entertainment with a message for children and adults.” - Sheboygan Press
The Secret Garden (Non-Musical)
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Cast Size
5m, 5f, 3m or fDuration
120 minutes (2 hours)Accolades
Co-Winner AATE Unpublished Play ProjectTarget Audience
- Appropriate for all audiences
- Adult
- Senior
- Children (Age 6 - 10)
- Pre-Teen (Age 11 - 13)
Additional Info
This story is as familiar as you remember. Mary Lennox, a sullen and spoiled young orphan, is sent to live with her brooding uncle at gloomy Misselthwaite Manor. Discovering a hidden, neglected garden, Mary plants the seeds of new life for all those drawn into her secret refuge. A wonderful story of transformation, from the author of our immensely popular Anne of Green Gables.
Accolades
- Winner! AATE Unpublished Play Project
Reviews
REVIEWS
"The production was an unqualified success. Garnered positive word of mouth and standing ovations" - Ralph Maffongelli, Sheboygan Theatre Co.
"Entertainment with a message for children and adults." - Sheboygan Press
"Absolutely charming adaptation of a beautiful story that rate power to appeal to both younger and older audiences rich language the mystery and drama is strong." - AATE Judges
Considerations
Performing Groups
- Jr High/Primary
- High School/Secondary
- College Theatre / Student
- Community Theatre
- Professional Theatre
Cautions
- No Special Cautions
License details
- Minimum Fee: $75 per performance
- Optional Music/Media Fee: $25 per performance
Production
Details
- Time Period: 1900-1910
- Duration: 120 minutes (2 hours)
- Additional Features: Mime, Play w/ Music, Puppetry, Multimedia
Casting
5m, 5f, 3m or fResources
Rehearsal Resources
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