MARY POPPINS. The Broadway Musical

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1 MARY POPPINS The Broadway Musical

2 From Book to Film to Stage Eight books by P. L. Travers and illustrated by Mary Shephard published between 1934 and 1988

3 From Book to Film to Stage Adapted as a film musical by Walt Disney in 1964 (cf. Saving Mr. Banks 2013)

4 From Book to Film to Stage 2004 adapted for the stage (London) 2006 to 2013 Broadway production National Tours

5 The Stage Musical Music & Lyrics: Robert B. and Richard M. Sherman Additional Music by George Stiles and additional lyrics by Anthony Drewe Book: Julian Fellowes Act One: 12 scenes Act Two: 14 scenes

6 The Stage Musical: A Gift Familiar, yet different Appeals to a wide audience Meaningful story

7 The Stage Musical: Large cast; numerous smaller featured roles Fun production numbers Challenging to produce and perform A Gift

8 The Stage Musical: A Challenge Audience expectations Challenging to produce (special effects) and perform (rigorous singing and choreography)

9 The Stage Musical: A Challenge Large cast (including featured children and men)

10 Mary Poppins, the story London, 1910 The story of how Jane and Michael Banks and their parents George and Winifred become a real family, guided by the wisdom (and magic) of Mary Poppins and her friends

11 Mary Poppins: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

12 Characters: Women Mary Poppins, early 30 s, soprano or mezzo with strong top notes, moves well, precise diction Mrs. Winifred Banks, early 30 s, mezzo, mother of Jane and Michael Mrs. Brill, 40 s or 50 s, alto, housekeeper - featured speaking role

13 Characters: Women Miss Andrews, 40 s or 50 s, soprano with an alto belt villainous Nanny of Mr. Banks Miss Lark, 30 s, neighbour of the Banks family small speaking role

14 Characters: Women Mrs. Corry, ageless soprano, owner of the magical gingerbread shop Her daughters, Annie & Fannie (20 s one line)

15 Characters: Women The Old Bird Woman, 50+, alto, street person on the steps of St. Paul s Cathedral Miss Smythe, 40 s, humourless secretary of the Bank Chairman (one line)

16 Characters: Women Katie Nana, 30 s, Nanny to the Banks children small speaking role Queen Victoria, a statue come to life (nonspeaking)

17 Characters: Men Bert, 30 s, baritone, dancer, narrator, street artist and chimney sweep George Banks, late 30 s early 40 s, baritone, father to Jane and Michael Robertson Ay, early 20 s, tenor, houseboy in the Banks household Admiral Boom, 50 s, small speaking role

18 Characters: Men Policeman, 30 s, small speaking role Park Keeper, 40 s, tenor Neleus, early 20 s, a living statue, dancer

19 Characters: Men Bank Chairman, 50 s, baritone Von Hussler, 30 s or 40 s, German businessman John Northbrook 30 s or 40 s, Yorkshire businessman

20 Characters: Children Jane Banks, 11, child soprano, bright, precocious, sometimes willful Michael Banks, 9, unbroken male child voice, clever, cheeky, sometimes naughty

21 Characters: Ensemble Dancers jazz, some tap and even a bit of ballet Vocal ensemble several large production numbers for women and men, some movement required

22 Our Way of Working Our team approach of distributed leadership Positive, professional, personal We have fun in the work (high expectations and maximum enjoyment) Attend on-time all rehearsals to which you are called (work-related exceptions)

23 Rehearsals Rehearsals Tuesday and Thursdays beginning first week of February (excepting March Break, March 14 18). Saturday rehearsals March 5; April 2; May 14

24 Performances Theatre technical rehearsal and runs Sunday June 5, Monday June 6, Tuesday June 7, Thursday June 9 Dress Rehearsal (with audience) Friday June 10 Performance Dates Saturday June 11; Sunday June 12 (Matinee); Thursday June 16, Friday June 17, Saturday June 18

25 Auditions Thursday January 7-5 to 9 pm (St. Margaret s) Friday January 8-5 to 9 pm (St. Margaret s) Saturday January 9 9:30 am to 4:30 pm (Catholic Teachers Centre, CEC)

26 Auditions Process all those auditioning will attend an individual audition and a dance/movement audition scheduled midway on each audition day

27 Auditions You will: read from a scene from the play (options are available); sing a song (of your choice; in your vocal range); attend a group dance audition

28 Auditions Group dance auditions wear comfortable clothing, running shoes or dance shoes; you will be taught a short routine, will rehearse it and then perform it in a small group.

29 Auditions Those who have performed in previous, recent StaffArts productions and who are auditioning for a role in the Ensemble may audition in a group of three and then attend the dance audition.

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