Left to right in the photo standing, is Micah Weltzin (as Dr. Craven), Kate Dorn (standing in as the nurse, she actually plays Mary opposite nights of Naomi Rodriquez, who is pictured as Mary on the far right. Sitting is Ben Ankarlo, (as Colin.)
The Secret Garden:
June 15 & 16 at 7:00. June 17, a 2:00 matinee.
June 21, 22, 23, at 7:00.
Tickets now on sale at Peter and Annie’s and also at the ETC door, on show nights.
The Cumberland ETC, brings to life, the literary classic you’ve loved for years. Mary Lennox, (double cast: Naomi Rodriguez & Kate Stone), known as a difficult child, is sent to live at her uncles estate in England after her parents pass away.
Misselthwaite Manor turns out to be a gloomy fortress. Her uncle, (Phil Warner), is rarely home, and his young son, Colin, (Ben Ankarlo), never leaves his room, convinced by Dr. Craven, (double cast: Micah Weltzin & Neal Weltzin), hes an incurable invalid.
To her surprise, Mary discovers a strange walled garden that has been locked up for years. With the assistance of Dickon, (Zach Foss), the gardeners apprentice, Mary brings the garden back to life and discovers Dickons amazing ability to communicate with animals. The garden seems to have a wonderful, magical effect on all who come into it.
This version also introduces the endearing Sowerby family, who add much laughter and love to this touching story. Mrs. Sowerby is played by Amanda Hammond, along with her Sowerby children, Nicole Rodriguez, Ethan Snowbank, Charlotte Shanahan, Colton Ritchie, KaLea Hammond, Joshua Painter, Elizabeth Painter, Cylie Ritchie and Indira Rodriguez.
The rest of the colorful characters are played by Natasha Rodriguez, Krista Rodriguez, Marty Voshell, Emilie Springsteen, Shanna Frasier, Zac Snowbank, Lindsey Bangsberg, Kallista Relford, Jaidan Nugent, Raven Broker and Vincent Broker.
It is directed by Dorene Weltzin and Diane Thorp.
Tickets are now on sale for $8 at Peter Annies, downtown Cumberland and at the door the night of performances.
