Second Street Players
Milford, Delaware
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Second Street Players / Riverfront Theater / 2 South Walnut St. / Milford, DE 19963
Mail to: PO Box 470 Milford, DE 19963 / Info: (302) 422-0220 / info@secondstreetplayers.com
Second Street Players is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on www.DelawareScene.com.
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Milford Second Street Players presents
Peter Pan and Wendy
adapted by Doug Rand from J. M. Barrie's classic novel
directed by John H. Hulse and Rachel Loper
Thursday, MARCH 27 at 7:00p
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Second Street Players 2025 Presents
Steel Magnolias
written by Robert Harling
directed by Becky Craft
Fridays MAY 9 & MAY 16 at 7:00p
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Sundays MAY 11 & MAY 18 at 2:00p
SSP's Riverfront Theater - 2 South Walnut Street, Milford DE
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Announcing AUDITIONS! AUDITIONS!! for our Summer Musical...
Second Street Players to hold Auditions for
The Secret Garden musical on April 4 and 5
Second Street Players announce upcoming auditions for its 2025 summer musical, “The Secret Garden.” Directors David Button and John H. Hulse will hold auditions on Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5 at 6 PM, at the Riverfront Theater, 2 S. Walnut St., Milford.
Auditioners should prepare one minute of a familiar musical theater song that best showcases them in a style from the show. All are encouraged to bring a second selection as a backup for their audition song. Auditioners must bring sheet music in their key for the accompanist. Singing with an accompaniment-only music track (no vocals), on CD or Bluetooth device, is also acceptable. A cappella auditions are discouraged.
Auditions will also consist of reading from the script.
The show is performed by a cast of twenty-five actors, ages 10 and up. Preference may be given to auditioners who are available for the entire rehearsal period, beginning Tuesday, April 15. Cast members should be available for technical rehearsals scheduled for Sunday to Thursday, July 6 - 10, and must be available for all performances July 11 through 20. For character descriptions, go to secondstreetplayers.com.
This enchanting classic of children's literature is reimagined in brilliant musical style by composer Lucy Simon and playwright Marsha Norman. Orphaned in India, 10-year-old Mary Lennox returns to Yorkshire to live with her embittered, reclusive uncle Archibald and his disabled son Colin. The estate's many wonders include a magic garden which beckons the children with haunting melodies and the spirits from Mary's past who guide her through her new life, dramatizing the Secret Garden’s compelling tale of forgiveness and renewal.
Those needing more information, or who are unable to attend the audition but interested in auditioning or being part of the production crew, may contact John Hulse at 302-245-4147.
Second Street Players values diversity and inclusion in casting, and in all other areas of production.
SSP programs are supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on DelawareScene.com.
“The Secret Garden” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
Second Street Players; 2 South Walnut St; Milford, DE 19963; www.SecondStreetPlayers.com
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“The Secret Garden” Character Descriptions
(All characters require a British accent unless otherwise specified.)
MARY LENNOX - Female, ~10 (Range: Young Voice, Ab3-D5) A ten-year-old girl sent to live with her uncle, Archibald, when her parents die from cholera in India. Quite the curious explorer, and often finding herself in trouble. Stubborn and always fighting for what she believes in. Must be a strong actress capable of carrying a show. British accent required.
ARCHIBALD CRAVEN - Male, ~30-55 (Range: Baritone, C3-A4) Mary's uncle and lord of Misselthwaite Manor. He has a hunch-back. Haunted by the past and afraid of the future, he locks himself away both physically and mentally. Mary painfully reminds him too much of his wife, Lily, who died ten years ago.
LILY - Female, ~28-48 (Range: Soprano, Bb3-D6) Mary's aunt and Archibald Craven's wife. Died of a tragic accident in her garden and haunts Misselthwaite Manor. A passionate woman who followed her own instincts, she reaches from beyond the grave to ensure the happiness of those she cares for.
DR. NEVILLE CRAVEN - Male, ~35-55 (Range: Baritone, C3-F#4) Archibald’s younger brother. Trapped by the idea that he is responsible for the caretaking of his brother and young Colin. Even though his one-sided infatuated with Lily, continues after her death. Because of this he clings to Misselthwaite Manor.
MARTHA - Female, ~18-40 (Range: Mezzo-Soprano Belt, G3-D5) A young and spunky housemaid. Grew up near
Yorkshire and has the accent to prove it. Although she is from a lower-class family, her wisdom is often far
beyond her age.
DICKON - Male, ~14-35 (Range: Tenor, D3-G4) Martha's younger brother. Looks after the plants and animals within the Misselthwaite grounds. He is a young man who is between the world of child imagination and adult
reasoning. Open, honest, and energetic. He befriends Mary and convinces her to take care of the Garden.
COLIN CRAVEN - Male, ~10 (Range: Young Voice, A3-E5) Archibald's ten-year-old son. He’s spent his life in bed due to a heart condition. He is very stubborn and throws temper tantrums to get what he wants. He believes his father hates him for causing Lily’s death. Strong Falsetto appreciated.
ROSE LENNOX - Female, ~28-48 (Range: Soprano, A3-D6) Mary's mother. She doesn’t understand how her sister Lily could truly love Archibald. She is very loyal to her husband and daughter but struggles to show affection. She dies during a cholera outbreak in India at the beginning of the story and haunts Mary until she finds her new
life in the course of the story.
CAPTAIN ALBERT LENNOX - Male, ~30-50 (Range: Tenor, D3-A5) Mary's father and British officer. Caring to a fault, he, too, dies during the cholera outbreak in India and haunts Mary until she finds her new life in the course of the story
BEN WEATHERSTAFF - Male, Age Flexible (Range: E3-D#4) Head gardener. Secretly entrusted to take care of the garden after Lily’s death. Knows a great deal about the history of the garden and the grounds it sits on. He has worked for the family for many years. He calls himself “an old man.”
MRS. MEDLOCK - Female, Age Flexible (Range: Flexible) Archibald’s housekeeper. As cold as Misselthwaite Manor.
MRS. WINTHROP - Female, Age Flexible (Range: Flexible) Headmistress of a private school. Prides herself on nurturing girls with tempers. Mary seems to be more than she can handle.
LIEUTENANT WRIGHT - Male, Age Flexible (Range: Flexible) Officer in Mary's father's unit.
MAJOR HOLMES - Male, Age Flexible (Range: Flexible) Fellow officer.
CHORUS – Male/Female, Age Flexible (Range: Flexible) They support the production vocally and physically, sometimes as supporting characters and other times as Manor staff. They appear and disappear at will, commenting on the action directly to the audience.
Second Street Players announce upcoming
auditions for its 2025 summer musical
The Secret Garden
Directors David Button and John H. Hulse will hold auditions on Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5 at
6:00p, at the Riverfront Theater, 2 S. Walnut St., Milford.
For full details and casting requirements, CLICK HERE.
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