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'The Secret Garden' to blossom at Wheaton Drama
"The Secret Garden," written by Marsha Norman and Lucy Simon, is based on the novel of the same name, penned by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
A young girl finds herself living in her uncle’s rambling manor. It’s a lonely and somber existence, until she befriends the gardener’s son and discovers a hidden sanctuary where new life is waiting to burgeon.
Set in the early 1900s, “The Secret Garden” tells the story of young Mary Lennox, who comes to live with her grieving uncle, Archibald Craven, on his imposing estate in the English countryside.
After encountering her ailing, neglected cousin, Mary cultivates life and light out of hopeless family tragedy, changing all their lives forever.
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Led by veteran director Anthony Berg, “The Secret Garden” features a cast of more than 25 actors of all ages. With classical styling of music, costumes, and set, “The Secret Garden” is sure to offer audience members of all ages an enduring sensory experience.
“The Secret Garden” will come to life at Wheaton Drama from Nov. 14 to Dec. 7. Performances are scheduled for Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM, and Sundays at 3 PM. (Please note: There will be no performance on Thanksgiving Day.) All performances will take place at Wheaton Drama’s Playhouse 111, located at 111 N. Hale St. in downtown Wheaton. For tickets, please call 630-260-1820 or visit http://www.wheatondrama.org/show/the-secret-garden/.
