Season 2019/2020 Auditions
This page has information on auditions for 2 productions.
The Secret Garden
This family friendly musical recounts the story of Mary Lennox, a young girl orphaned by the cholera epidemic in India at the turn of the century. Mary is sent to live with her Uncle Archibald in England whom she has never met. Archibald is still in mourning from the death of his wife, Lily, and has become a mysterious recluse. Archibald has pushed away all of his family, including his own lonely, bedridden, guilt plagued son, Colin. When Mary discovers her Aunt Lily’s overgrown, hidden garden, she determinedly sets about to bring back its beauty. In doing so, she also brings back love, beauty and hope to the lives of her Uncle and cousin.
Cast:
Mary Lennox – curious and stubborn, must look about 10 years old (Soprano, Ab3-D5)
Colin Craven – stubborn, throws temper tantrums, must look about 10 years old (Young Voice, A3-E5)
Lily Craven - Colin's mother, died of a tragic accident in her garden, a ghost, 30 to 45 (Soprano, Bb3-D6)
Archibald Craven - Colin's father, a hunchback, haunted by the past and afraid of the future, in his 50s (Baritone, C3-A4)
Rose Lennox - Lily's sister/Mary's mother, can’t understand why Lily married Archibald, stubborn, 30 to 45 (Soprano, A3-D6)
Captain Albert Lennox - Mary's father, tries to send Rose back to England during the cholera outbreak, 30 to 45 (Tenor, D3-A5)
Martha - a house maid, wise beyond her years, must look between 16 and 18 (Mezzo-Soprano Belt, G3-D5)
Dickon - Martha's sibling, looks after the plants and animals on the estate, must look between 14 and 16, male or female (Tenor or Mezzo-Soprano D3-G4)
Mrs. Medlock - Mistress of the house, very cold woman, 40 to 80 (Soprano or Alto ensemble singer)
Ben - the gardener, has worked on the estate for years and knows a lot about everyone, 40 to 80 (Baritone, E3-D#4)
Dr. Neville Craven – Archibald’s younger brother, feels responsible for caring for Colin, in his 50s (Baritone, C3-F#4)
Dreamers - four people who will play multiple roles throughout, male and female (flexible range but need to be strong ensemble/harmony singers)
For auditions dates and times, see the HOME page.
Table Manners
If you know the trilogy that begins with this comedy, you know it’s a show you MUST do! Come out and join the fun.
Picture a dining room table around which are gathered six extended family members. It’s the weekend. And it’s the weekend when Norman, in a loveless marriage with Annie’s sister, has convinced Annie that she deserves a romantic weekend away with him. What could go wrong? Well, the arrival of Annie’s brother, Reg, and his ultra conservative wife, Sarah, sure doesn’t help. Things become complicated when Sarah calls Norman’s wife, Ruth, to tell her what’s up and to insist that she come to the house immediately. Add in the arrival of Tom, the neighbourhood vet who likes Annie but who isn’t very socially competent and, well ...., you simply have to laugh at the hilarious antics that ensue.
Cast:
Annie – 25 to 38, a potential “old maid” who cares for her family’s invalid mother but who wants more out of her dull life
Sarah – 28 to 40, married to Annie’s older brother Reg, a woman who must control everything and everyone even though she is actually very insecure and vulnerable
Reg – 32 to 45, the eldest child and only son in a female controlled family, a man ruled by his wife Sarah
Tom – 28 to 40, the neighbourhood veterinarian who likes Annie but is more at ease with animals than with people
Ruth – 30 to 40, a successful, vain, snob of a business woman married to Norman in name only
Norman – 30 to 45, a lovable assistant librarian who is rather a loser, desperate to love and be loved but someone who is both endearing and annoying to the women and men in his life.
For auditions dates and times, see the HOME page.
