THE SECRET GARDEN - Great Lakes Theater Non Equity Auditions

Great Lakes Theater Seeks
Children for The Secret Garden
The auditions, scheduled for February 8th,
are by appointment only.

Great Lakes Theater (GLT) and Idaho Shakespeare Festival is seeking child actors of all cultures and backgrounds, for the Idaho Shakespeare Festival’s Summer 2015 production and Great Lakes Theater’s Fall 2015 production of The Secret Garden. Children cast must commit to both summer and fall dates.

Rehearsals at Idaho Shakespeare Festival in Boise, Idaho will begin on June 9th, with performance dates scheduled from July 5th through August 30th. The Secret Garden will play in repertory. Travel and accommodations will be provided for the Idaho Shakespeare Festival engagement.

Rehearsals at Great Lakes Theater will begin on or about September 11th, with performance dates scheduled from September 25th through October 31st. The Secret Garden will play in repertory.

Roles Available:
Mary Lennox (9 – 12): Mary is a precocious 10-year-old girl sent to live with her Uncle Archibald after her parents die from cholera in India. She is bright, curious and often finds herself in trouble; she fights for what she believes in.

Colin Craven (9 – 12): Archibald's 10-year-old bedridden son. He is very stubborn and throws tantrums; he appears spoiled but is truly very lonely. Colin is a true boy soprano.

Auditions will be held on Sunday, February 8th, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the
Playhouse Square Rehearsal Halls (1650 Chester Ave). Auditions are by appointment only. Callbacks will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00pm. To arrange an appointment time, please visit our website at
http://www.greatlakestheater.org/work-with-us/auditions and reserve a time slot by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2015. All Appointments will be confirmed via email.

Children auditioning should bring a headshot and resume. Audition music from The Secret Garden will be provided when appointments are confirmed. Children may also be asked to read from the script. Children auditioning should not use accents for either role.

Great Lakes Theater is an equal opportunity employer.

The mission of Great Lakes Theater is to bring the pleasure, power and relevance of classic theater to the widest possible audience.