What does the orphan of “Annie”, the exotic location of “The King & I”, the beastly scares of “Beauty and the Beast” and the soaring musical scores of “Miss Saigon” or “Les Miserable” have in common? They are all rolled into the 1991 Tony nominated Broadway hit, “The Secret Garden”.
Why should we care? Because Towne & Country Players is excited to announce that this magnificent, family musical based on the 1911 children’s classic, of the same name by Frances Hodgson Burnett, will official open for community theatre, the new Versailles Performing Arts Center. This magnificent theatre will also be home to the noted community theatre group, Towne & Country Players.
Versailles native, James Kelch will close his career in theatre Direction with this noted production. Another Versailles High Alumni and highly regarded area musician, David Berger will serve as the productions Musical Director. Phyllis Corbin of Greenville returns as Assistant to the Director. Angie DeMange will be the Assistant Director/Producer and Ron Asman will add his skills as the Technical Director.
A large cast and chorus are needed for this production. There are also several children’s parts. Musical experience is not required, but would be beneficial and there are numerous and important back stage and Production opportunities.
The Worch Library of Versailles will host a “Hear the Story” event on Monday, March 7th at 6:30 p.m. This is where you may learn the details of the production, meet the Directing team, volunteer for stage jobs and see the script and hear some of the music.
Auditions for this production will be held on Friday, March 18th from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. and again on Saturday, March 19th from 12:00 until 3:00 p.m. in the Versailles High School Music Room. You need to enter through door 10 on the west side near the Performing Arts Center (the doors are clearly marked). Please prepare a short piece of music of your choice.
Production dates for “The Secret Garden” are June 22, 23, 24, 25, at 7:30 p.m. and June 26, at 2:00 and 7:30 p.m.
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