MARY POPPINS - ShenanArts at The nTelos Theatre Non Equity Auditions

ShenanArts is pleased to announce

upcoming auditions for the Shenandoah Valley

premiere of

MARY POPPINS

Book by Julian Fellowes

Original Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe

Based on the

Disney movie and the books by P.L. Travers

Directed by Hank Fitzgerald

Musical Direction by Katherine McLean

Choreography by Chelsie Burks

Auditions will be held at ShenanArts

Children: Saturday, April 18th, 2015 9:00am

Adults: Saturday & Sunday, April 18th & 19th, 2015 1:00 - 5:00 pm

Callbacks: Sunday, April 19th, 2015 5:00pm

Performances: August 6-­9 & 13-­16, 2015

Please dress comfortably and come prepared to present a brief piece of music (16 bars) as well as to learn some brief dance combinations (tap, ballet requested). Those auditioning for principal characters may be invited to sing the song(s) indicated below, at call­back auditions.

For all other questions, please contact Hank Fitzgerald at
(540)294­4531.

Casting Information

MARY POPPINS
The role of Mary Poppins has been cast with Liz Leone.

BERT
Bert is a Chimney Sweep and Jack­ of­ all ­Trades. Charming and charismatic. Must move well.

mid 20s to early 40s. Baritone to G.

Callback Song: Jolly Holiday

MR. GEORGE BANKS
A bank manager, Mr. Banks is father to Jane and Michael. He tries to be a good provider, but often forgets how to father.
40s to 50s. Bariton
Callback song: Precision and Order

MRS. WINIFRED BANKS

A former actress, Mrs. Banks is very busy trying to live up to

her husband’s expectations. She is a loving, but distracted

mother to Jane and Michael.

Mid 30s, Mezzo Soprano.

Callback Song: Being Mrs. Banks

MICHAEL & JANE
The Banks children, Jane and Michael misbehave to get attention from their parents.

8-­11 years old.

Callback Song: The Perfect Nanny

MRS. BRILL

The Banks’ cook, she rules the kitchen at No. 17 Cherry Tree Lane
40s-50s. Alton.

ROBERTSON AY
Clumsy, but good­hearted, the Banks’ bootman has trouble following instuctions.
18-early 20s. Tenor.

MISS ANDREW
George Banks’ old nanny. Cruel and demanding.
40s-60s. Soprano with Alto Belt.

KATIE NANNA
The last in a long line of nannies for the Banks children, Katie Nanna can't stand any more of Jane and Michael's pranks and leaves No. 17 Cherry Tree Lane.
40s-50s

ADMIRAL BOOM
The Banks’ friendly neighbor on Cherry Tree Lane.
50s. Baritone

MISS LARK
Another neighbor on Cherry Tree Lane, she is a bit snobby and treats her dog as her child.
30s-50s, Mezzo Soprano.

MRS. CORRY
Mysterious and very old, Mrs. Corry runs the “Talking Shop” where people buy conversations and gingerbread. She knew George Banks when he was just a boy.
Indeterminate age, Soprano.
Callback song: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

NELEUS
A statue in the Park, Neleus has lost his father, Poseidon, god of the ocean. Strong dancer. Ballet experience preferred.
20s, Tenor.

THE BIRD WOMAN
She sits in front of St.Paul’s Cathedral every day, selling bags of crumbs for the pigeons.
40s-50s, Alto

THE PARK KEEPER
A stickler for rules and regulations, the Park Keeper watches over the park.
30s-40s, Tenor.

ENSEMBLE
MARY POPPINS features an ensemble of singers and strong dancers in a variety of supporting roles.

MARY POPPINS includes a number of dance styles, including

tap, ballet, jazz and other genres.

ShenanArts at The nTelos Theatre

300 Churchville Ave, Staunton, VA. 24401

www.shenanarts.org

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540.712.0001