Friday, June 19 - 7:00 PM
Saturday, June 20 - 7:00 PM
Sunday, June 21 - 2:00 PM
*possible additional performances*
We are now accepting audition submissions for THRIVE’s Summer All-Star High School Musical production of The Secret Garden. Participation is open to high school students* who attend rural public, private, or parochial schools, or homeschooled students living within rural districts. Auditions will be sent to third party judges who will cast the show.
*Auditions for Junior Cast Members will be held at a later date
Full ensemble rehearsals will take place beginning at the end of April, location TBD. A schedule will be released closer to the start date.
Submissions are due by 11:59 PM on Friday, December 12, 2025.
Below are a few resources to assist you in selecting the role for which you would like to audition.
Synopsis - The Secret Garden.pdf
Character Breakdown - The Secret Garden.pdf
AUDITION INSTRUCTIONS:
Select up to two roles and prepare the required audition materials.
Video record yourself performing the selections. You may either use the provided accompaniment tracks, other tracks, or a live pianist. Be sure the recording has acceptable sound quality and you are visible at least from the waist up.
Upload your audition to YouTube as an unlisted video. Title the video using your initials and the role (Ex. RL - Lily). If needed, instructions are provided below. Copy the link.
**If you are auditioning for two roles, you should submit two separate video links.**
Complete the Audition Form. This is where you will submit your unlisted audition video YouTube link(s).
Audition Form Link: https://forms.gle/yCC9QrFPJepkCgmC9
AUDITION MATERIALS
LILY / MRS. MEDLOCK / MRS. WINTRHOP / FEMALE DREAMER ENSEMBLE
“How Could I Ever Know”
Score: How Could I Ever Know?.pdf
Accompaniment Track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZB7qrlQJ2sw
MARY
“The Girl I Mean to Be”
Score: The Girl I Mean to Be.pdf
Accompaniment Track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZgQoRAbusI
DR. NEVILLE CRAVEN / ARCHIBALD CRAVEN / BEN WEATHERSTAFF / MALE DREAMER ENSEMBLE
“A Bit of Earth”
Score: A Bit of Earth.pdf
Accompaniment Track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKOOZ_gkxYo&t=31s
MARTHA
“Hold On”
Score: Hold On.pdf
Accompaniment Track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezLZfVmLwU0
DICKON
“Winter’s On the Wing”
Score: Winter's On the Wing.pdf
Accompaniment Track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-idlDOYRJc
COLIN CRAVEN
“Round Shouldered Man”
Score: Round-Shouldered Man.pdf
Accompaniment Track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Z930Pbuwlo
ENSEMBLE
"Come to the Garden-Finale"
Score: ENSEMBLE_Come to the Garden-Finale.pdf
Melody Track: ENSEMBLE_Come to the Garden_Melody.wav
Accompaniment Track: ENSEMBLE_Come to the Garden_Accompaniment
Instructions for creating an unlisted YouTube video:
Sign-in to or create your YouTube Account.
Click on the gray “+ Create” in the upper right hand corner of the webpage. Choose “upload video” from the drop down menu. (If uploading via a mobile device, click on the gray “+” button at the bottom of the screen. Scroll over to the “video” option to select the file from your camera roll.)
Choose your audition video file.
Title the video using your initials and the role (Ex. RL - Lily).
When you reach the “visibility” section of the upload process, select the “unlisted” option.
Save the video and copy the link.
*Please upload this as a regular YouTube video, not a YouTube Short.*
If you have any questions regarding the auditions, please email the directing team at admin@thriveperformingarts.org.
