'GARDEN' TAKES ROOT ON STAGE THEATER TO FEATURE CLASSIC KIDS' STORY.Byline: Daily News NEWHALL - A ``secret garden'' will be in full bloom full bloom the stage of a crop when two-thirds of the plants are in flower; the crop is mature. at the Canyon Theatre Guild Theatre Guild U.S. theatrical society. Founded in New York City in 1918 by Lawrence Langner (1890–1962) and others, the group proposed to produce high-quality, noncommercial plays. beginning Jan. 22. Based on Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic novel, this production is about a selfish young girl who learns about the healing power of love and the miracle of rebirth. ``The Secret Garden'' tells the story of recently orphaned Mary Lennox (Danny Devan) who is sent to live with her brooding, and frequently absent, uncle Archibald Craven (Bill Lively) in his 100-room mansion in Yorkshire, England. Misselthwaite Manor Misselthwaite Manor is the house in the fictional novel The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett where Mary Lennox is sent to live in England. turns out to be a gloomy, scary fortress and is seemingly only inhabited by servants, such as the friendly Martha (Leah DiPaola), and the crusty caretaker Ben Weatherstaff (Jim Robinson Jim Robinson may refer to the following people:
In 2007, Guerrero played for the Columbus Clippers and Harrisburg Senators. ) also lives there but never leaves his room and has been convinced he is an incurable invalid by his physician, Dr. Sturgis (Damian d'Entremont). In the days that follow, Mary uncovers a strange walled garden Refers to a network or service that restricts its users to its own content. Cable TV and satellite TV are walled gardens, offering a finite number of channels and programs to its subscribers. that has been locked up for years. With the help of Dickon (Kyle Stone), a boy who seemingly can talk to animals, Mary coaxes the garden back to life. The garden has a wonderful, magical effect on visitors, and helps Mary bring hope and love to her new home and family. ``The Secret Garden'' is directed by Jennifer Rennels-Magon, with Brad Rennels assisting. Showtimes are 2 p.m. Saturdays and 6:30 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 19, with 2 p.m. Sunday matinees Feb. 13 and 20. Tickets are $9 to $12 for adults and $7 to $9 for students and seniors. For information or reservations, call (661) 799-2702. CAPTION(S): 2 photos Photo: (1) Kyle Stone (Dickon), left, Cristian Guerrero (Colin), center, and Danny Devan (Mary) discover the wonders of a patch of land in Yorkshire in the Canyon Theatre Guild production of ``The Secret Garden.'' (2) Archibald Crane (played by Bill Lively) is reunited "Reunited" was a #1 hit in the United States in 1979 by the Washington, D.C.-based group Peaches & Herb. Preceded by "Heart of Glass" by Blondie Billboard Hot 100 number one single May 5 1979 Succeeded by "Hot Stuff" by Donna Summer with ailing son Colin (portrayed by Cristian Guerrero) in the play version of the classic Frances Hodgson Burnett novel. |
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