WHEN:
November 8- January 5, 2025
WHERE:
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre
721 Howard Street, Evanston
IL 60202
CAST:
Joryhebel Ginorio (she/her) as Mary Lennox, Jeffrey Charles (he/him) as Dr. Neville Craven, Kailey Azure Green (they/them) as Colin Craven, Dakota Hughes (they/them) as Martha Sowerby, Lincoln J. Skoien (any) as Dickon Sowerby, Kathleen Puls Andrade (she/her) as Mrs. Medlock, Bill Chamberlain (he/him) as Ben Weatherstaff, Brennan Martinez (she/her) as Lily Craven, Nicholas Ian (any) as Captain Albert Lennox, and Rachel Guth (she/her) as Rose Lennox. Returning to Theo is Will Koski (he/him, Assassins) as Lord Archibald Craven, Maliha Sayed (she/her, Sondheim Tribute Revue) as Ayah/understudy Lily and Rose, Kate McQuillan (she/her, Never Better) as a Pit Singer and understudy for Colin and Mary, and both Mizha Lee Overn (she/her, A Little Night Music) and Evan Morales (he/him, Assassins) as Pit Singers and understudies, respectively.
CREATIVE TEAM:
Music Director Carolyn Brady (she/they), Associate Director and Choreographer Nich O’Neil (they/them), and Assistant Music Director Nathan Urdangen (he/him). Bringing the garden to life artistically is Scenic Designer Rose Johnson (they/them), Lighting Designer Levi Wilkins (he/him), Costume Designer Lucy Elkin (she/her), Properties Designer Ellen Markus (she/her), and Sound Designer and Director of Production Matthew Chase (he/him). Justin Duggan (he/him) joins the company as Dialect Coach with Maliha Sayed (she/her) as Cultural Consultant.
A spokesperson describes the event as follows:
“...The Secret Garden tells the story of Mary Lennox, a young orphan sent to live with her reclusive uncle in a grand, mysterious manor. As she uncovers the mysteries and haunting secrets of the house, Mary discovers a hidden, overgrown garden that has been locked away for years. With the help of new friends, she brings the garden back to life, awakening not only the once-forgotten beauty of nature but also the broken spirits of those around her. With unforgettable songs such as "Lily's Eyes," "Come to My Garden," and "Hold On," The Secret Garden offers a timeless story worth discovering – or rediscovering—for audiences of all ages…"
