Audition For Singing in "Mary Poppins" Musical
Auditions for upcoming production of "Mary Poppins" the Broadway Musical. Actors needed. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the details below. About the project: Synopsis: The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren’t the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that “Anything can happen if you let it.” Rate: This is a volunteer organization. Additional info: There will be a participation fee to cover your script, shirt and other basic production fees. PLEASE NOTE: The cast size may be capped for this production. Not everyone who auditions may be cast. For auditions, prepare 16-32 bars of a song in the style of the show. Bring a track to sing to- in your correct key. Or, you may sing a cappella. If you are auditioning for a named role please prepare one 30 second to 1 minute monologue. Please bring a resume and headshot or printed picture. Directors love all levels of experience and just want to get to know you. Rehearsal Dates: Saturdays 9 am-12 pm, Sundays 1-4 pm, Wednesdays 6-9 pm. December 14, 15, 18, January 4, 5, 8, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19, 22, 25, 26, 29, February 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 19, 22, 23, 26. Load In: Sunday, February 9 12-6 pm. Tech: Saturday and Sunday February 22-23; Dress rehearsals Monday- Wednesday evening February 24-26. Show Dates: 5 shows Thursday- Sunday February 27th- March 2. – Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows at 7 PM – Saturday and Sunday shows at 2 PM Please note that conflicts will not be accepted for any dress rehearsals or performances. If you are interested, please apply.
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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. Vocal range top: F#4 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. Vocal range top: Eb4 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 obnly associate with "the best people" as well as be the model wife and mother. She suffers from the 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. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: A3
Jane and Micahel's nanny at the beginning of the show. Overwhelmed and upset, she has absolutely had her fill of the Banks children. Age: 30
A neighborhood fixture who is respected by and observant of households on his beat.
The haughty next-door neighbor of the Banks family who treats her dog, Willoughby, as if her were child.
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. If Admiral Bloom doubles as the Banks Chairman, he can be a baritone. Age: 50
The housekeeper and cook for the Banks family. Overworked and harrassed, 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. Age: 50 Vocal range top: D#5 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. Age: 20 Vocal range top: G#4 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. Age: 20 Vocal range top: C6 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. Age: 40
A statue in the park. Age: 40
The head of the bank where Mr. Banks is employed, is an Edwardian stuffed-shirt. He can speak/sing his lines if necessary. Vocal range top: D4 Vocal range bottom: C3
The Bank Chairman's humorless secretary. Age: 40
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A businessman seeking a loan from the bank for a shady business deal. He speaks with a German accent. Age: 30
An honest business man seeking a loan to build a factory for his community. He speaks with an accent from Northern England. Age: 30
Covered in a patchwork of old shawls, and her pockets are stuffed with bags of crumbs for the birds. She tries to sell her crumbs for 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 relfelcts the hardness of her life. Age: 50 Vocal range top: C5 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). Age: 40
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. Age: 40 Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: Gb3
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