Orphaned in India, 11-year-old Mary Lennox returns to Yorkshire to live with her embittered, reclusive uncle Archibald and his disabled son Colin. The estate’s many wonders include a magic garden which beckons the children with haunting melodies and the “Dreamers,” spirits from Mary’s past who guide her through her new life, dramatizing The Secret Garden’s compelling tale of forgiveness and renewal. This enchanting classic of children’s literature is reimagined in brilliant musical style by composer Lucy Simon and Marsha Norman, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright.
This special shortened version of the beloved musical The Secret Garden is as beautiful and spirited as the original Broadway hit. Runs 75 mins
Performances:
June 4, 5, 11 and 12 at 8pm
June 6 and 13 at 2pm
Rehearsals:
Tuesdays 7-10pm and Sundays 6-9pm
Beginning Sunday, March 21st, 2027
Thursdays 7-10pm to be added in May
Auditions:
Saturday, November 7th, 2026 at 10am
Call Backs:
Saturday, November 14th, 2026 at 11am
Audition Requirements:
• Prepare one minute of a song that best showcases your vocal abilities. Upbeat musical theatre songs are highly encouraged. You must provide an accompaniment track (instrumental only, no vocals) to sing with. Tracks must be uploaded prior to your audition. Details will be provided when your audition is confirmed. No acapella singing is permitted.
• You will be provided with a reading from the script at the time of booking your audition so that you will have an opportunity to familiarize yourself with the text in advance. It does not need to be memorized.
• Please bring a theatre resume and headshot if available.
• Arrive in enough time to check in, get settled and complete the audition form (if you haven’t already done so).
Those auditioning must be at least 10 years old on January 1, 2027.
To book an audition please contact Melissa at missmelis@gmail.com. Auditions will not be booked by email until after information night on Sunday October 18.
Call backs:
• You will be notified by phone by November 10 if you are required for a call back.
• PLEASE NOTE: Not all parts will require call backs. We will only call back those we need to see again. However, if call backs are required for a part you are interested in, you must be available for the call back in order to be considered for the role.
Casting decisions will be made following the call backs. All those who auditioned will receive the results of their auditions by November 20th. Those who have been cast will receive results by phone. All others will receive results via email.
Conflicts – please take the opportunity to tell us about all potential conflicts you may be aware of on your audition form, even if you’re unsure of the dates. Any conflicts reported after your acceptance into the show will be subject to Globe’s conflict policy – if you miss more than 3 rehearsals you may be asked to leave the show.
Character Breakdown:
MARY LENNOX – An orphan girl of about 10. Vocal range: middle F# – soprano E
COLIN CRAVEN – A sickly boy of about 10. Mary and Colin are cousins; their mothers were sisters. Vocal range: middle A – soprano C#
READERS – 1 or 2 student singers. The Readers are not a formal chorus but casually placed on stage as if they are reading the novel on the floor of their rooms. They are meant to observe and enjoy the scenes, sing as indicated, and watch the musical come to life before their eyes.
The Artistic Team:
Director: David Ambrose
David is an award-winning director, conductor and performer with a career spanning nearly 4 decades in professional, amateur and educational theatre work. He is no stranger to Globe Productions, having directed numerous shows including Mamma Mia, Beauty and the Beast and Anne of Green Gables, along with serving as President for 4 years. Other credits include directing operas for Canadian Opera Company, Mississauga Symphony and University of Toronto Opera School and professional regional theatre in Kawartha Lakes. David teaches in the Music Theatre department at Etobicoke School of the Arts and is the Artistic Director of Mississauga Festival Family of Choirs and Music Director at Runnymede United Church. He is excited to return to The Secret Garden, a work he has loved ever since he performed in Globe’s 1997 production.
Music Director: Christopher Dawes
Christopher is a Toronto-based freelance performer, conductor, media professional, and consultant who collaborates musically throughout Southern Ontario and beyond. From his high school days, throughout his undergraduate degree at Queen’s University, and in a continuing distinguished career as a Toronto musician, musical theatre has occupied a special place in his work, and his heart. Chris currently serves as Collaborative Pianist and Coach to the conducting programs of the Faculty of Music, U of T, and as a Director of Canada’s Summer Institute of Church Music. Chris’ graduate work in the area of Music Criticism and musical genre has led to occasional blogging and podcasting under the banner Ideas About Music (www.ideasaboutmusic.ca). Known mainly in Georgetown (which he and his family have called home since 2000) as a nearly four-decade keyboard collaborator with, and interim Director of the Georgetown Choral Society, in his personal debut with Globe productions Chris is excited to follow in the footsteps of his sons Nate and Simon, who are alumni of the Globe Youth Productions James and the Giant Peach JR. and The Music Man JR.