Seeking Actors for Production of "The Secret Garden"

Ben Weatherstaff is a gruff elderly gardener who is only permitted to stay at Misselthwaite because he was a favorite of the late Mistress Craven. Although he is rather rough, Ben's essential kindness is fundamental to his character.

The master of Misselthwaite Manor, who suffers from a crooked spine. He has been in a crushing depression ever since the death of his wife, ten years before the story begins.

Archibald's late wife, who died ten years before the outset of the novel. She is described by all who knew her as the gentlest, sweetest, and most beautiful of women. Her spirit now haunts the manor.

The head of the servants at Misselthwaite Manor, Mrs. Medlock is distinguished by her punctilious obedience of all of Master Craven's odd rules. Beneath her rigid exterior, she, like all the people of Yorkshire, is basically kind, but living in the gloom of the house has affected her ability to be compassionate to Mary when she first arrives.

Archibald's brother and Colin's uncle, he tends to Colin during the latter's illness. He is a bit stuffy and officious. Described as a weak man, he half-hopes for Colin's death so that he might inherit Misselthwaite. He’s a bit more of a villain in the musical than the book.

Teacher/headmistress from a girls school.

A Dreamer first seen alive in India. Speaks in Farsi. Muslim, “wonder worker,” lives off alms. Represents magic/miracles as Mary knew them.

Indian nursemaid. As a dreamer (spirit), she may represent Mary’s memories of India, also a safe, caretaker role- compared to Martha, but the two are VERY different.

Mary’s unmotherly mother. Likes to be admired and flirt and “party.”

Mary’s father. Makes more of an effort with Mary, but focus is primarily on Rose.

Major Holmes and Clair- husband and wife.

Major Holmes and Clair- husband and wife.

Rose’s friend.