"Mary Poppins" Musical Show Casting Performers
Seeking cast for musical "Mary Poppins". Please see the breakdown below. About the project: "Based on one of the most popular films in history, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins is practically perfect in every way. Transporting audiences by umbrella to London at the turn of the last century, this Tony Award-winning stage adaptation features a carpet bag full of classics, including “Chim Chim Cher-ee,” “Step in Time,” and “A Spoonful of Sugar.” Mary Poppins is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers and astonishing stagecraft. Everyone's favorite Nanny takes the stage in this Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical adventure." Additional info: Performers interested in auditioning in person can fill out the in-person application attached and bring it completed to the audition. NOTE: The potential ages are meant to give performers a point of reference and will be determined based on the audition process. Suggested vocal ranges are flexible as directors determine each performer auditioning. Please see the attachments for more details.
29 roles
The narrator of the story, is a good friend to Mary Poppins. An everyman, Bert has many occupations, including hurdy-gurdy player, sidewalk artist and chimney sweep. Bert watches over the children as well as the goings on in Cherry Tree Lane. He has charm, speaks with a Cockney accent and is a song-and-dance man. Gender: Male Identifying Suggested vocal range top: F#4 Suggested vocal range bottom: B2
The father to Jane and Michael Banks, is a banker to the very fiber of his being. Demanding "precision and order" in his household, he is a pipe-and-slippers man who doesn't have much to do with his children and believes that he had the perfect upbringing by his nanny, the cruel Miss Andrew. His emotional armor, however, conceals a sensitive soul. A baritone, George, may speak-sing as necessary. Gender: Male Identifying Suggested vocal range top: Eb4 Suggested vocal range bottom: Bb2
George's wife and Jane and Michael's mother. A former actress, she is loving and distracted homemaker who is busy trying to live up to her husband's desire to only associate with "the best people" as well as be the model wife and mother. She suffers from conflicting feelings that she's not up to the job of "being Mrs. Banks," yet, she is, and more. She has great warmth and simplicity to her tone. Gender: Female Identifying Suggested vocal range top: D5 Suggested vocal range bottom: A3
Jane and Michael’s Nanny at the beginning of the show. Overwhelmed and upset, she has absolutely had her fill of the Banks children. Gender: Female Identifying
A neighborhood fixture who is respected by and observant of households on his beat. Gender: Male Identifying
The haughty next-door neighbor of the Banks family who treats her dog, Willoughby, as if he were her child. Gender: Female Identifying
A retired Royal Navy man and neighbor of the Banks family. A physically large man with a loud and booming voice, he speaks in Navy jargon and has a soft spot for his neighbor, Miss Lark. Can be any vocal range as needed. Admiral Bloom may double as the Banks Chairman. Gender: Male Identifying
The housekeeper and cook for the Banks family. Overworked and harassed, she's always complaining that the house is understaffed. Her intimidating exterior is a cover for the warmth underneath. Mrs. Brill doesn't have a high opinion of nannies in general and Mary Poppins in particular. She does not have to be a strong singer. Gender: Female Identifying Suggested vocal range top: D#5 Suggested vocal range bottom: F#3
The houseboy to the Banks family. Lazy, sleepy and grumbling, he never gets things right and believes himself to be useless. He doesn't do a lot of singing, but his "Spoonful" solo can be a fun surprise. Gender: Male Identifying Suggested vocal range top: G#4 Suggested vocal range bottom: F3
Jane and Michael Banks's new Nanny. She is extraordinary and strange, neat, and tidy, delightfully vain yet particular, and sometimes a little frightening but always exciting. She is practically perfect in every way and always means what she says. A mezzo soprano with strong top notes, she should be able to move well. She can have a more traditional soprano sound, but precision and diction is the key. Gender: Female Identifying Suggested vocal range top: C6 Suggested vocal range bottom: Gb3
Uniformed and officious, he makes sure no one breaks park regulations. His life is defined by rules, but he secretly hankers after his childhood. Gender: Male Identifying
The statue of a young boy posed with a dolphin in the park. Neleus was separated from his father, Poseidon, and misses him very much. A small and lonely being, he is very happy to befriend Jane and Michael. This role is a wonderful opportunity to feature a strong dancer as he becomes a moving character. Gender: Male Identifying
May be a statue and moving character in the park. Gender: Female Identifying
The head of the bank where Mr. Banks is employed, is an Edwardian stuffed shirt. He can speak/sing his lines if necessary. He may also double as Admiral Boom. Gender: Male Identifying Suggested vocal range top: D4 Suggested vocal range bottom: C3
The Bank Chairman's humorless secretary. Gender: Female Identifying
A businessman seeking a loan from the bank for a shady business deal. He speaks with a German accent. Gender: Male Identifying
An honest businessman seeking a loan to build a factory for his community. He speaks with an accent from Northern England. Gender: Male Identifying
Covered in a patchwork of old shawls, her pockets are stuffed with bags of crumbs for the birds. She tries to sell her crumbs to the birds. She tries to sell her crumbs to passersby, who ignore her as if she doesn't exist. Sings "Feed the Birds." There can be a gruff, folksy quality to her voice that reflects the hardness of her life. Gender: Female Identifying Suggested vocal range top: C5 Suggested vocal range bottom: Gb3
Owns a magical gingerbread shop. She is a mysterious woman of great age who speaks with a Caribbean accent (or any accent that would make her seem exotic). Gender: Female Identifying
George's overbearing and scary nanny. With her bottle of nasty-tasting brimstone and treacle to keep naughty children in line, she is a bully who only knows one way of doing things - her way. A soprano with an alto belt, there can be some heaviness to her voice along with range. Gender: Female Identifying Suggested vocal range top: F5 Suggested vocal range bottom: Gb3
Ensemble. The Playhouse is currently seeking a medium sized ensemble of all ages to portray a variety of characters who act, sing, and dance their way throughout the production.
Ensemble. The Playhouse is currently seeking a medium sized ensemble of all ages to portray a variety of characters who act, sing, and dance their way throughout the production.
Ensemble. The Playhouse is currently seeking a medium sized ensemble of all ages to portray a variety of characters who act, sing, and dance their way throughout the production.
Ensemble. The Playhouse is currently seeking a medium sized ensemble of all ages to portray a variety of characters who act, sing, and dance their way throughout the production.
Ensemble. The Playhouse is currently seeking a medium sized ensemble of all ages to portray a variety of characters who act, sing, and dance their way throughout the production.
Ensemble. The Playhouse is currently seeking a medium sized ensemble of all ages to portray a variety of characters who act, sing, and dance their way throughout the production.
Ensemble. The Playhouse is currently seeking a medium sized ensemble of all ages to portray a variety of characters who act, sing, and dance their way throughout the production.
Ensemble. The Playhouse is currently seeking a medium sized ensemble of all ages to portray a variety of characters who act, sing, and dance their way throughout the production.
Ensemble. The Playhouse is currently seeking a medium sized ensemble of all ages to portray a variety of characters who act, sing, and dance their way throughout the production.