The Secret Garden, an original Missoula Children’s Theatre rendition, is a joyful retelling of a story of hope, celebration and all good things in life. Mistress Mary Quite Contrary embarks on a journey from India to her uncle’s home in England. Along the way she makes friends with the hilarious Canadian Geese and the colorful Giant Bugs that Rock! In time she learns to appreciate everything around her, including the Moor Animals and the helpful Fireflies. Add to that a good healthy dose of caring and what happens? Colin, Martha, Archibald - well the whole household - begin to enjoy the return of health and happiness in a garden carefully tended…until it blossoms once more.
Missoula Children’s Theatre staff will audition local children ages five to 18 on Monday, June 18 at 4 p.m. at the Parker Mainstreet Center, 19650 E. Mainstreet. No advance preparation is necessary, just bring a smile! The cast and crew will work hard all week from June 18 through 22. Kids will attend daily rehearsals from 4 to 6 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., as well as a dress rehearsal on Saturday, June 23 at 10 a.m. Cast members must be available for all rehearsals and pay a $35 production fee in order to participate.
Presented by PACE, performances of The Secret Garden are Saturday, June 23 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Mainstreet Center. Tickets are $5 for ages 3 and up and are available at the Mainstreet Center and online at www.ParkerRec.com.
For more information, please contact Kelly Kuper at 303.805.3364 or email kkuper@parkeronline.org.