THE SECRET GARDEN: WILL BE PERFORMED AT MANATEE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER SEPTEMBER 17 – OCTOBER 4, 2015

THE MANATEE PLAYERS, INC.

MANATEE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

502 3rd Avenue West

Bradenton, FL 34205

http://www.manateeplayers.com

BOX OFFICE: 941-748-5875

THE SECRET GARDEN: WILL BE PERFORMED AT MANATEE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER SEPTEMBER 17 – OCTOBER 4, 2015.

Bring the whole family to see The Secret Garden

As the first show of the Family Favorites, the Manatee Performing Arts Center presents the Manatee Players production of The Secret Garden Sept. 17 – Oct. 4 in Stone Hall. Directed by Producing Artistic Director Rick Kerby and Musical Director Rick Bogner, this musical is a must-see for the entire family.

The Manatee Performing Arts Center is happy to have Steve Dawson back on stage after raising a family and directing around the area.

Set in the early 20^th century, The Secret Garden, a Tony Award winning musical, tells the enchanting story of young orphan Mary Lennox as she returns to Yorkshire, England to live with her reclusive uncle and his invalid son. Let the music lead the way as she brings new life to a neglected garden and as her true character blossoms before your eyes.

The Manatee Players’ production will feature a talented cast including (list attached)

Tickets are on sale now online at manateeperformingartscenter.com or by calling the box office at 941-748-5875. Ticket prices range from $27-$37 depending on the purchased seat. Student and teacher discounts are available. All performances will be held at the Manatee Performing Arts Center in Stone Hall, 502 3^rd Avenue West.

This spirited musical is sure to charm the entire family.

THE SECRET GARDEN

September 17 – October 4, 2015

7:30pm Wednesday – Thursday, 8:00pm Friday – Saturday, 2:00pm Sunday

Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 3^rd Avenue West Bradenton, Florida 34205

http://www.manateeperformingartscenter.com/

The Manatee Players, Inc. Mission Statement…

To represent, enrich and promote diverse artists and art forms. The Manatee Players, Inc. and its performance venue, Manatee Performing Arts Center, serve as a significant cultural, educational and economic resource for the Florida Gulf Coast region.

Cast List

• Lily – Sarah Cassidy (Y)
• Mary Lennox –
  • Emma Devine(Y)
  • Samantha Crawford (Y)
• Fakir – Cory Woomert (Y)
• Ayah – Seva Anthony
• Rose – Eliza Engle (Y)
• Captain Albert Lennox – Mark Netherly (Y)
• Lieutenant Peter Wright – John Andruzzi (Y)
• Lieutenant Ian Shaw – Jay Poppe (Y)
• Major Holmes – Jack Harkleroad (Y)
• Claire Holmes – Catherine Burke (Y)
• Major Shelley – Phil Croome (Y)
• Mrs. Shelley – Marianne Hernandez (Y)
• Alice (Rose friend) – Eliza Lipton (Y)
• Archibald Craven – Ken Rapcynzski (Y)
• Neville Craven – Steve Dawson (Y)
• Mrs. Medlock – Meg Newsome (Y)
• Martha – Kaliska Wiley (Y)
• Dickon – Cole Kornell (Y)
• Ben – Rodd Dyer (Y)
• Colin –
  • Judah Woomert (Y)
  • Sam Howells (Y)
• Mrs. Winthrop – Ellen Kleinschmidt (Y)
• Jane – Sara Sutton (Y)

• Ensemble Women –
  • Meg Newsome (role)
  • Ellen Kleinschmidt (role)
  • Catherine Burke (role)
  • Marianne Hernandez (role)
  • Eliza Lipton (role)
  • Sara Sutton (role)
  • Nancy Brining (role)
• Ensemble Men –
  • Mark Netherly (role)
  • Jay Poppe (role)
  • Jack Harkleroad (role)
  • John Andruzzi (role)
  • Phil Croome (role)
  • Andrew Kent (role)
  • Josh Van Dyke (role)
  • Josh Roberson (role)
• House Staff –
  • Josh Roberson (Y)
  • Amanda Lade (Y)
  • Linda Roeming (Y)