AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT

for 

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THE SECRET GARDEN, a play 

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Adapted by Helen P. Avery

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Directed by Britny Anderson

Producer: Jane Mitchell

Stage Manager: Sarah Greaton

 

Sunday, February 1, 2026

and Monday, February 2nd, 2026

6:00 p.m. 

 

Lewiston-Auburn Community Little Theatre

30 Academy Street

Auburn, ME 04210

Third Floor

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Minimum actor age is 10 yrs. 

All other age ranges are approximate. 

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Martha  

Mid teens to late twenties. Female.

Yorkshire accent. (sings and can skip rope)

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Dr. Sturgis

20s-70s. Male.

RP English accent- next in line to inherit Miselthwaite Manor after Colin.

 

Mrs. Medlock

late 30s- late 60s. Female.

RP English accent- Head Servant: Runs the Manor.

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Mary Lennox

Presents as a female child age 10. (10-14yrs.)

RP English accent and attempts Yorkshire accent. Spoiled and unruly. (sings and learns basic dance)

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Ben Weatherstaff

40-70s. Male.

Yorkshire accent. Crotchety but loves the gardens.

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Dickon

12yrs-17yrs Male

Yorkshire accent. (sings with basic dance) (whistles)

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Mr. Craven

30s - late 50s. Male.

RP English accent. Bitter widower. Hunched back.

 

Colin Craven

Presents as a male child age 10. (10-14 yrs.)

RP English accent (some basic dance) Spoiled and unruly, believes he is ill and will die. 

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Mary’s Ayah

30-60 yrs Indian Woman

Non-speaking (blocking or choreo) 

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Mary’s Mother

Late 20s- early 30s Female

Non-speaking (blocking or choreo)

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OPEN READING AUDITIONS

​Please prepare your accent using resources such as these:

RP Accent (traditional or aristocratic)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmiCGyjS5-U 

Yorkshire accent:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THsSizqiSKs

 

Please feel free to preview some of the more complicated sides.

(Memorization is not expected)

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tH6LTQu2iqPjv-rRN9WGHyoR_FTrXrce?usp=drive_link

*You may also be asked to cold read as well. 

 

Closed Singing Auditions: 

After readings, all are dismissed except those auditioning for Mary, Martha, and Dickon:

 

If you wish to audition for Mary, Martha, or Dickon, please prepare the song associated with the character of your choice. Singing auditions will be closed. 

 

Find Practice MP3s here:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1p-onN5ZbUi0-bnxz7zAz5yixHMBIFfOG?usp=sharing

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Mary’s Lyrics

My mother was so beautiful

Sometimes in silken clothes

She came to say goodnight to me

And then the door would close

Me her ah ah me her me her

Me her ah ah me her me her

 

Martha’s Lyrics

Mother of mine, where go the stars?

Go the stars, go the stars

Mother of mine where go the stars

The moment the night is over?

 

They put out their lights and close their eyes.

Close their eyes, close their eyes

And rest far above the sunlit skies

Until the day is over.

 

Dickon’s Lyrics

Oh Fain would I be in the North Country

Where the lads and lasses are making of hay

There should I see what is pleasant to me

And feast and frolic on each holiday.

 

O the oak and the ash and the bonnie ivy tree

Do flourish at home in my own country

 

Whistle (or alternatively play the recorder)

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We look forward to seeing you at the auditions!

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