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The Secret Garden

Adapted by Erin Detrick from the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Length: 45-55 minutes
Cast Size: 12-48 actors (4F, 5M, 3 any)
Genre: Drama
Sub-Genre: Adaptation
Synopsis:
Orphaned young Mary Lennox finds herself in the charge of a mysterious uncle, in a mysterious house, on the desolate moor in England. Bored and lonely, she starts exploring the gardens and uncovers a secret that has been kept for ten years. But why is everyone here keeping secrets? And who is crying in the house late at night? As spring arrives, the power of nature begins to unlock a beautiful new...Read More

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Product specification details
Genre Drama
Sub-genre Adaptation
Length Type One-Act
Theme Faithful Adaptation, Coming-of-Age
Author Display Adapted by Erin Detrick from the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Cast Size 12-48 actors (4F, 5M, 3 any)
Approx. Running Time 45-55 minutes

* Minimum Royalty: $55.00 / performance

Script PDF: $10.00

Acting Edition Book: $10.99

Stage Manager Edition: $24.99

* Listed royalties are minimum rates for non-professional and school productions. Actual rates will be calculated during checkout. Professional rates are determined after an application is submitted.
Orphaned young Mary Lennox finds herself in the charge of a mysterious uncle, in a mysterious house, on the desolate moor in England. Bored and lonely, she starts exploring the gardens and uncovers a secret that has been kept for ten years. But why is everyone here keeping secrets? And who is crying in the house late at night? As spring arrives, the power of nature begins to unlock a beautiful new world for Mary and the inhabitants of the house. Told imaginatively with a chorus that brings the gardens and house to life, it may be performed with a large or small cast as desired.