Carmel Valley resident Carrie Twyman, 11, will star as Mary Lennox (Fauna cast) in Patio Playhouse’s production of The Secret Garden the Musical, running Oct. 9–25 at Patio Playhouse in Escondido (Kalmia St. Blackbox, 201 East Grand Avenue, Suite 1D), under the leadership of Artistic Director Jennifer Guttiere. The play is directed by Darby Schnoebelen and Paul Trotta, music direction by Mario Ledesma, and produced by Sara Mass, according to a news release.
The Secret Garden features a book and lyrics by Marsha Norman and music by Lucy Simon, based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. The family-friendly musical, recommended for ages 5+, follows a young girl who arrives at a new home full of secrets and discovers unexpected friendships, hidden wonders, and the power of hope and healing, the news release stated.
Carrie was recently nominated for an ACT Aubrey Award for her work on stage. She is represented by Citizen Skull Management and Evolve Artists Agency. Follow her on Instagram @carrie_twyman, the news release stated.
Fauna cast performance dates include: Friday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m.;Sunday, Oct. 11 at 2 p.m.; Thursday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 17 at 1 p.m. (Fauna closing).
For more information and tickets: (760) 746-6669 or www.patioplayhouse.com