Playhouse 38 puts on 'The Secret Garden' Feb. 23-25

Playhouse 38's Youth Theater Production will present "The Secret Garden" at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, at the theater, 321 Stevens St., Suite P in Geneva.

The literary classic you've loved for years is brought to the live stage! Mary Lennox, known as a difficult child, is sent to live at her uncle's estate in England after her parents pass away. Misselthwaite Manor turns out to be a gloomy fortress. Her uncle is rarely home, and his young son, Colin, never leaves his room, convinced he's an incurable invalid. To her surprise, Mary discovers a strange walled garden that has been locked up for years. With the assistance of Dickon, the gardener's apprentice, Mary brings the garden back to life and discovers Dickon's amazing ability to communicate with animals. The garden seems to have a wonderful, magical effect on all who come into it, allowing Mary to help restore Colin to health and to reunite him with his father. It will be directed by Meredith Vandre.

Tickets are $10 each, available online at genevaparks.org.

Tickets are also available at Sunset Community Center, Stephen Persinger Recreation Center, or by calling (630) 232-4542.