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The Sarasota Players presents The Secret Garden Contact Name: Amanda Heisey Contact Email: amandah@theplayers.org Contact Phone Number: 9413652494 The Sarasota Players presents the classic musical The Secret Garden April 3 through 21 at The Crossings at Siesta Key (3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239). This haunting piece is family-friendly and based off the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Synopsis: This enchanting classic of children's literature is reimagined in brilliant musical style by composer Lucy Simon and Marsha Norman, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of 'Night Mother. Orphaned in India, 11-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 "Dreamers," spirits from Mary's past who guide her through her new life, dramatizing The Secret Garden's compelling tale of forgiveness and renewal. Dates: April 3 – Preview April 4 – 6, 10-13, 17-20 at 7:30pm April 7, 14, 21, 2024 at 2pm Location: 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 1130, Sarasota, FL 34239 Please park and enter the mall by Connor’s Steak and Seafood. Tickets: https://tickets.theplayers.org/TheatreManager/1/login?event=1001 Cast Lily - Teressa Antivilo Mary Lennox - Autumn Hamilton Archibald Craven - Dave Downer Dr. Neville Craven - Rik Robertson Mrs. Medlock - Shari Greenberg Martha - Caitlin Ellis Dickon - Seth Bracewell Colin - Charlotte Toomey Ayah - Maahi Shah Rose - Olivia Hermey Capt. Albert Lennox - Austin Nichols Lieutenant Wright- Nicole Williams Major Holmes- Michelle Schmitt Colonel Shaw - Howard Buttery Claire - Diana Vytell Production Team Director- James Thaggard/Jamon Buie Stage Manager – Michelle Martin Set Designer – Steve Patmagrian Lighting Designer – Ethan Vail Costume Designer – Elizabeth Sorba Sound Designer – John Sullivan Props Master – Diane Cepeda About The Sarasota Players The Sarasota Players is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to entertaining, educating and engaging the community through high-quality live theatre. Performances take place year-round and appeal to visitors and locals alike. The Players Studio, the education and outreach department for The Sarasota Players, promotes inclusive learning and upholds the ideals of equality and diversity, while providing a safe environment for students of all ages and abilities.