THE SECRET GARDEN

November 15, 2024 at 7:30pm

November 16, 2024 at 2:00pm* and 7:30pm

November 17, 2024 at 2:00pm

at the Booth Playhouse at Blumenthal Arts

Co-Director: Allison Modafferi

Co-Director and Music Director: Zachary Tarlton

Assistant Director: Chris Ortiz

Stage Manager: Laura Spencer Hall

About the show:

This enchanting classic of children's literature is reimagined in brilliant musical style by composer Lucy Simon and Marsha Norman, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of 'Night Mother. Orphaned in India, 11-year-old Mary Lennox returns to Yorkshire to live with her embittered, reclusive uncle Archibald and his disabled son Colin. The estate's many wonders include a magic garden which beckons the children with haunting melodies and the "Dreamers," spirits from Mary's past who guide her through her new life, dramatizing The Secret Garden's compelling tale of forgiveness and renewal.

Book by Marsha Norman

Music and Lyrics by Lucy Simon

Based on the children’s novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett

The Secret Garden is presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

*The Saturday Matinee at 2:00pm is a FREE performance for education only, made possible by a grant from the Arts and Science Council.

Meet the Creative Team

  • Allison Modafferi

    CO-DIRECTOR

    Allison Modafferi (she/her) is thrilled to be coming onboard with QC Concerts to help creatively stage one of her childhood favorites! She’s loved working with kids (and grown up kids too!) as a yoga instructor, musician, theatre artist, former Children’s Theatre SOTT teacher, and former Music Advisor for Playing for Others. Her directing credits include The Wizard of Oz (Theatre Charlotte), Love Loss and What I Wore (Theatre Charlotte), [sic] (Charlotte’s Off-Broadway), Suitcase (BareBones), and the Theatre for Change series (Evening Muse). She also sharpened her skills Assistant Directing many shows, including The Glass Menagerie (Charlotte Rep) and the Drama Desk nominated Voice of the Turtle (Keen Company, NYC). She hopes this play will awaken childlike wonder and hope within each one of us.

  • Zachary Tarlton

    CO-DIRECTOR and MUSIC DIRECTOR

    Zachary is the creator and founder of Queen City Concerts. Before founding QCC, Zack could be found music directing shows for Theatre Charlotte (Spring Awakening, Avenue Q, Gypsy, The Addams Family, and others), Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte (Silence! The Musical and Fun Home), and Matthews Playhouse (West Side Story, Sweeney Todd, and others), along with playing piano in the orchestra for dozens more. Zack holds a Bachelor of Architecture from UNC Charlotte, a Master of Public Administration from UNC Pembroke and works full time as the Business Manager for Union County Water. Additionally, he serves on staff at Myers Park United Methodist Church as Music Associate for Church in the Round. He would like to thank his incredible husband, Jonathan, and his immense support network of family and friends for always believing in him and encouraging him to pursue his dreams!

  • Chris Ortiz

    ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

    Chris is excited to join the QCC family and AD The Secret Garden. He previously directed The Thanksgiving Play at Studio Theatre Worcester and assistant directed a production of Little Women in Concord, MA. As a recent transplant from Boston, he is excited to start working with this awesome team and getting more involved in the arts in Charlotte.

  • Laura Spencer Hall

    STAGE MANAGER

    Laura Spencer Hall is blessed and thankful to be a part of QC Concerts. When she isn’t at the theatre stage managing, she is the administrative assistant/co-athletic director at Hickory Day School in Hickory, NC. Laura is a Broadway theatre enthusiast that loves to attend shows with her beautiful daughter, Kaylyn.