Second Street Players announced the cast for the upcoming play “The Secret Garden” (Photo courtesy of Michael Olsen Unsplash Media)Second Street Players proudly announces the cast for its much-anticipated 2025 summer musical, The Secret Garden, the beloved Tony Award-winning production brought to life with music by Lucy Simon and a script by Marsha Norman.Second Street Players proudly announced the cast for its much-anticipated 2025 summer musical, The Secret Garden, the beloved Tony Award-winning production brought to life with music by Lucy Simon and a script by Marsha Norman.
Directed by David Button and John H. Hulse, with musical direction by Gail Betton Kelso, this heartwarming tale will take the stage at the Riverfront Theater, 2 South Walnut Street in Milford, DE. Performances are scheduled for July 11–13 and July 18–20. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets are $30, with a $2 discount available to seniors, students, and SSP members.
This timeless story follows 11-year-old Mary Lennox (played by Scarlett Gleason of Milford), an orphan returning from India to live in the English countryside with her distant uncle Archibald Craven (John H. Hulse of Rehoboth Beach) and his ailing son Colin (Benjamin Rose of Lewes). Amid the shadows of grief and loneliness, Mary discovers a long-hidden garden that begins to heal the hearts of those around her.
“This production taps into the magic of nature and the resilience of the human spirit,” said co-director David Button. “It’s a story that speaks to all ages.”
The ensemble features a talented and diverse group of performers from across the region, including Mason Burgoyne, Em Christian, Christine Eronobi, Susan Newark, Justin Truitt, and Lily Truitt of Dover; Melissa and Wesley Mann of Frederica; Andy Nyland of Fruitland, MD; Melissa Brown, Deb Mengert, and Lorenzo Skye of Georgetown; Chris and Ryen Ennis of Greenwood; Keavy Rhodes of Harrington; Benjamin and Sarah Rose of Lewes; Dulcena Kemmerlin, Elida Knoll, Lorraine Leavel, Michaela Nault, Elliot Peel, Avery Richard, and Scarlett Gleason of Milford; Susan Mosely of Millsboro; Alan Krisfalusi, Steven Perry, and John H. Hulse of Rehoboth Beach; Alyssa Mullins of Salisbury, MD; and Frankie Valenti of Viola.
Tickets and additional details are available at www.secondstreetplayers.com. For questions or assistance, patrons can email [email protected] or call (302) 422-0220.
This production of The Secret Garden is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals (www.concordtheatricals.com).
Second Street Players remains committed to fostering inclusivity and diversity both onstage and behind the scenes. This production is supported in part by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. For more arts events in Delaware, visit DelawareScene.com.
