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The Secret Garden (Non-Musical)

Full-Length Play, Drama  /  5w, 5m, 3any gender (adult)

Sylvia Ashby, Frances Hodgson Burnett

Adapted from Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic novel

Winner! American Alliance for Theatre and Education (AATE) Unpublished Play Project

"The production was an unqualified success. Garnered positive word of mouth and standing ovations" - Ralph Maffongelli, Sheboygan Theatre Co.

The Secret Garden (Non-Musical)

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    5w, 5m, 3any gender (adult)
  • Duration
    Duration
    120 minutes (2 hours)
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for All Audiences, Adult, Senior, Children (Age 6-10), Pre-Teen (Age 11-13)
Accolades
Accolades
  • Winner! American Alliance for Theatre and Education (AATE) Unpublished Play Project

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Summary

Non-Musical. The story is as familiar as you remember. Mary Lennox, a sullen and spoiled young orphan, is sent to live with her brooding uncle at gloomy Misselthwaite Manor. Discovering a hidden, neglected garden, Mary plants the seeds of new life for all those drawn into her secret refuge. A wonderful story of transformation, by far the best adaptation of this story we've ever read. From the author of our immensely popular Anne of Green Gables

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Performing Groups
  • Time Period 1900-1910
  • Additional Features Mime, Play with Music, Puppetry, Multimedia
  • Duration 120 minutes (2 hours)
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

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REVIEWS

"The production was an unqualified success. Garnered positive word of mouth and standing ovations" - Ralph Maffongelli, Sheboygan Theatre Co.

"Entertainment with a message for children and adults." - Sheboygan Press

"Absolutely charming adaptation of a beautiful story that rate power to appeal to both younger and older audiences rich language the mystery and drama is strong." - AATE Judges

"Serious but very heart warming, inspiring there's a magical quality." - Sheboygan Press

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: £55 per performance plus VAT when applicable.
  • Optional Music/Media Fee: £18 per performance

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Authors

Author

Sylvia Ashby

Author

Frances Hodgson Burnett

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