'Mary Poppins' to Hold Chicago Auditions for National Tour

The highly successful and award-winning Broadway and upcoming touring production of Mary Poppins will be holding Equity auditions in Chicago for all roles in the beginning of June at The Lou Conte Studios; please see below for a complete schedule listing.  The show's eagerly anticipated North American National Tour will begin performances at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre on March 11, 2009, and members of the Chicago community will have an opportunity to be cast in the production.  
 
The casting search will be overseen by Eric Woodall (Casting Director for Tara Rubin Casting), David Caddick (Musical Supervisor for Mary Poppins), and Jennifer Rudin (Director, Casting and Talent Development for Disney Theatrical Productions).  
 
Eric Woodall, Casting Director for Tara Rubin Casting, has lead the casting efforts for the following Broadway productions: Billy Elliot, Shrek, Young Frankenstein, The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, Spamalot, Jersey Boys, Les Miserables,…Spelling Bee, Mamma Mia!, The Producers, and The Phantom of the Opera.
 
David Caddick, Musical Supervisor for Mary Poppins, has been the Music Director for numerous Broadway and London West End musicals including Evita, Cats, The Phantom of the Opera and Miss Saigon.  He was the Executive Producer for the Broadway production of Oklahoma! and won a GRAMMY® Award for producing the complete symphonic recording album of Les Misérables.  
 
Jennifer Rudin, Director of Casting and Talent Development for Disney Theatrical Productions in New York City, spent five years as head of casting for Walt Disney Animation Studios in Los Angeles and cast the following animated movies to name a few: Chicken Little, The Incredibles, Meet the Robinsons, The Wild and Brother Bear. Jennifer serves on the Board of Directors for the Casting Society of America.
 
All Chicago auditions will be occurring at The Lou Conte Studios (1147 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607).
 
The following is a listing of the schedule for Equity Principal Auditions (EPAs), Equity Chorus Calls (ECC) for Singers and Dancers, and children auditions:     
 
Equity Principal Auditions
Monday, June 2, Tuesday, June 3 and Wednesday, June 4, 2008
10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
 
Mary Poppins EPA's in Chicago for future replacements for all roles in the Broadway Company and all roles for the National Touring Company.
 
Equity Chorus Call - Singers
Thursday, June 5, 2008
10:00 AM - Sign Up
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
 
Mary Poppins ECC for Singers in Chicago for future replacements for all roles in the Broadway Company and all roles for the National Touring Company.
 
Equity Chorus Call - Dancers
Friday, June 6, 2008
10:00 AM - Sign Up for Male Dancers
10:30 AM - Auditions
2:00 PM - Sign Up for Female Dancers
2:30 PM - Auditions
 
Mary Poppins ECC for Dancers in Chicago for future replacements for all roles in the Broadway Company and all roles for the National Touring Company.
 
Children Auditions
Sunday, June 8, 2008
10:00 AM - Sign-up
10:30 AM - 2:00 PM - Auditions
 
Auditions for children in Chicago who can sing, dance and act, to play the roles of "Jane Banks" and "Michael Banks" in the upcoming National Tour and future replacements for the Broadway productions of Mary Poppins.
 
**All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Parents or guardians must remain on the audition site at all times.
 
Children of all cultural backgrounds are encouraged to be submitted.
 
Please note that this production will use smoke and haze in accordance with guidelines established with Actors' Equity Association.
 
Below is a list of the required preparation materials that those attending the EPAs, ECC for Singers and Dancers, and children auditions should bring:             
 
EPA's
Please prepare a contemporary musical theatre song.
Please bring sheet music.  An accompanist will be provided.
Please bring a picture and resume, STAPLED TOGETHER.
ECC for Singers
Please prepare a contemporary musical theatre song.
Please bring sheet music.  An accompanist will be provided.
Please bring a picture and resume, STAPLED TOGETHER.
 
ECC for Dancers
Please bring jazz, character, and flat tap shoes.
You may be asked to stay and sing. Please prepare a contemporary musical theatre song.
Please bring sheet music.  An accompanist will be provided.
Please bring a picture and resume, STAPLED TOGETHER.
 
Children
Prepare a contemporary musical theatre song.
Bring sheet music, an accompanist will be provided.
Be prepared to be taught part of SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS.
Children should wear comfortable clothing, as there may also be some movement taught.
Please bring a headshot and a resume.
 
 
If you are unable to attend this audition, send a picture and resume ASAP to:
Tara Rubin Casting, ATTN: Mary Poppins, 570 7th Avenue, Suite 401, New York, NY 10018
 
For more information regarding all Disney On Broadway audition opportunities, please visit www.disneyonbroadway.com/auditions or email casting@disneyonbroadway.com
 
Combining the best of the original stories by P. L. Travers and the beloved Walt Disney film, the Tony® Award-winning Mary Poppins is everything you'd hope for in a Broadway musical—and like nothing you'd ever expect.  Produced by Disney and Cameron Mackintosh, the show includes such wonderful songs as "Chim Chim Cher-ee," "A Spoonful of Sugar," "Let's Go Fly a Kite," and, of course, "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious."  The NY Daily News hails Mary Poppins as "a roof-raising, toe-tapping, high-flying extravaganza!"
 
The North American Tour of Mary Poppins will premiere at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre starting March 11, 2009.  Tickets are now available to groups of 20 or more by calling (312) 977-1710.  Mary Poppins is also available to subscribers of the 2009 Broadway In Chicago season series.  All information regarding individual ticket pricing, the public on-sale date and performance schedules will be announced as it becomes available.
 
For more information please visit www.DisneyOnBroadway.com or www.BroadwayInChicago.com

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