Musical Audition for Production of "Mary Poppins"
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Directors are currently in need of singers for musical "Mary Poppins". See the details below. Additional information: Show: November 27 – December 14, 2024. SING – prepare two contrasting max 90 second cuts (something up-tempo and a ballad) from the classic musical theatre repertoire or Great American Songbook. Directors may only ask to hear one depending on time and how well the choice allows them to get a feel for your voice, so plan to sing your best pick first. Have your backing tracks ready to play on your device, or you may sing acapella. Directors want to see personality, so character songs are recommended. Songs from the show are allowed. DANCE – you will do a group dance call assigned according to individual time slot – see Sign Up Genius. Please dress appropriately and bring jazz/character shoes and tap shoes if possible. If you're interested, please apply.
30 roles
Male presenting, B2-F#4, must move well – the show’s narrator, a chimney sweep and Jack-of-all-Trades. Charming, funny and charismatic. Cockney accent preferred but not required.
Female presenting, Gb3-C6, should move well) – a dazzling personality and a force to be reckoned with, intelligent, confident, no-nonsense except when nonsense is called for, extraordinarily beautiful, frightening yet exciting. She is practically perfect in every way, including her diction and precision.
Male presenting, Bb2-Eb4 – a bank manager to his core, Mr. Banks is father to Jane and Michael. He tries to be a good provider, but often forgets how to be a good father. His stoicism conceals a sensitive soul.
Female presenting, A3-D5 – a former actress, Mrs. Banks is very busy trying to live up to her husband’s expectations. She is loving and warm but distracted by Jane and Michael’s misbehavior.
Female presenting, F#3-D#5 – the Banks’ cook and housekeeper, is overworked and stressed out. Her gruff exterior hides the warmth and care she feels for the Banks family.
Male presenting, F3-G#4 – clumsy, but good-hearted, the Banks’ houseboy has trouble following instructions. Lazy and sleepy, but a capable physical comedian.
Female presenting, Gb3-F5 – the anti-Poppins, she is George Banks’ old nanny. Cruel and demanding, a bully to her core.
Female presenting, the last in a long line of nannies for the Banks children.
Male presenting – the Banks’ friendly and eccentric neighbor, a retired Naval officer. Can double with The Bank Chairman.
Female presenting, a snobbish neighbor who is obsessed with her dog.
Female presenting, mysterious and ageless, Mrs. Corry runs the “Talking Shop” where people buy conversations and gingerbread. Exotic in speech and mannerisms.
Strong dancer, ballet experience preferred – a statue in the park, Neleus has lost his father, Poseidon, God of the ocean.
Female presenting, Gb3-C5 – a poor resident of the London streets, sits in front of St. Paul’s Cathedral every day, selling bags of crumbs for people to “Feed the Birds”.
A stickler for rules and regulations, the Park Keeper watches over the park.
Male presenting, C3-D4 – the head of the bank where Mr. Banks is employed, is an Edwardian stuffed shirt. Can double with Admiral Boom.
Female presenting, the Bank Chairman’s humorless secretary.
A shady businessman seeking a bank loan, speaks with a German accent.
An honest businessman seeking a bank loan, speaks with a Yorkshire accent.
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