The Secret Garden

The Secret Garden adapted by Jerry R. Montoya

(10)
Productions (61)
Drama
|
65 - 75 minutes
3 W, 4 M, 1 Any (8-10 actors possible: 3-4 W, 4-7 M)
Set: Interiors/Exteriors: Misselthwaite Manor, The Secret Garden.

After Mary Lennox is orphaned, she becomes the ward of an uncle in England she has never met. As she adjusts to her new life at secluded Misselthwaite Manor, Mary discovers a secret garden. If she can uncover the mysterious circumstances behind the garden, she might be able to save her sickly young cousin and melt the heart of her emotionally distant uncle. A touching coming-of-age story, based on the classic novel.

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After Mary Lennox is orphaned, she becomes the ward of an uncle in England she has never met. As she adjusts to her new life at secluded Misselthwaite Manor, Mary discovers a secret garden. If she can uncover the mysterious circumstances behind the garden, she might be able to save her sickly young cousin and melt the heart of her emotionally distant uncle. A touching coming-of-age story, based on the classic novel.

  • Drama
  • |
  • 65 - 75 minutes
  • 3 W, 4 M, 1 Any (8-10 actors possible: 3-4 W, 4-7 M)
  • Set: Interiors/Exteriors: Misselthwaite Manor, The Secret Garden.

Published Reviews

"Burnett's story has always worked on many levels, and this clean adaptation goes straight to the redemptive heart of her purpose."

The Sacramento Bee

"A delightful welcome to the coming spring and holds the attention of an audience of all ages."

Village Life (El Dorado Hills, CA)

Production History

JUN 20, 2025 - JUN 29, 2025
Thicker Than Water
Mokena, IL United States
Thicker Than Water Mokena, IL United States
MAY 10, 2025 - MAY 10, 2025
Bonham Middle School
Temple, TX United States
Bonham Middle SchoolTemple, TX United States
APR 23, 2025 - APR 25, 2025
The Salvation Army
OFallon, MO United States
The Salvation ArmyOFallon, MO United States
APR 05, 2025 - APR 06, 2025
Haldane Middle School Drama
Cold Spring, NY United States
Haldane Middle School DramaCold Spring, NY United States
FEB 28, 2025 - FEB 28, 2025
Splendora ISD
Splendora, TX United States
Splendora ISDSplendora, TX United States
FEB 07, 2025 - FEB 09, 2025
Tallulah Falls School
Tallulah Falls, GA United States
Tallulah Falls SchoolTallulah Falls, GA United States
DEC 06, 2024 - DEC 08, 2024
Fannin County High School
Blue Ridge, GA United States
Fannin County High SchoolBlue Ridge, GA United States
AUG 10, 2024 - SEP 08, 2024
Theatre Production & Technical Academy/Sutter Street Theatre
Folsom, CA United States
Theatre Production & Technical Academy/Sutter Street TheatreFolsom, CA United States
MAR 26, 2024 - MAR 26, 2024
Hill School of Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX United States
Hill School of Fort WorthFort Worth, TX United States
DEC 08, 2023 - DEC 16, 2023
Old Town Actors Studio
Pocatello, ID United States
Old Town Actors StudioPocatello, ID United States
1 of 7
JUN 20, 2025 - JUN 29, 2025
Thicker Than Water
Mokena, IL United States
Thicker Than Water Mokena, IL United States
MAY 10, 2025 - MAY 10, 2025
Bonham Middle School
Temple, TX United States
Bonham Middle SchoolTemple, TX United States
APR 23, 2025 - APR 25, 2025
The Salvation Army
OFallon, MO United States
The Salvation ArmyOFallon, MO United States
DEC 01, 2005 - DEC 31, 2005
Children's Theatre of California
Sacramento, CA United States
Children's Theatre of CaliforniaSacramento, CA United States

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