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This adaptation of the famous novel tries to honor Francis Hodgson Burnett’s original work as much as possible. It is the story of a girl named Mary born in India to wealthy British parents who neglect her. Mary is raised by her family’s Indian servants and she becomes a very spoiled, unhappy girl. After a series of unfortunate events, she ends up living in a huge manor in the English countryside where she finds much healing in the mysterious garden she discovers. She makes some unexpected friends including a few animals who assist in her transformation along with a sickly boy who thinks he’s dying and who is the son of the
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estate’s owner. The music and songs in this play are influenced by both cultures that have helped shaped Mary: India and England, and also reflect the changing moods of the book. Some songs are melancholy while others are joyous, hopeful, and even cathartic. Performing this very moving play can help to inspire kids to become interested in great children’s literature like the Secret Garden. At the beginning of the script you will find the director’s notes which include notes on the production, costumes, ideas for the set and needed stage props.
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