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Singing and Dancing Audition for "Mary Poppins" Musical

Red Bank, NJ, United States
ID: 273667Exp: 12/6/2024
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Looking for performers for production of "Mary Poppins" The Broadway Musical. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the details below. About the project: 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 common sense and a bit of magic, 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." Additional info: All auditionees are asked to prepare 32 bars of their best contemporary or classic/golden age musical selection. Please bring your sheet music in the correct key for the accompanist. If you have one available, please bring a copy of your headshot and resume. Please be prepared for a short dance call as well. Select performers will be asked to a callback session on Saturday, December 14 from 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM. Rehearsal dates: January 8th (or thereabouts) to February 27th, typically 3 weekday evenings and one weekend day. (Directors are hoping to lock in a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday evenings and Saturday morning/afternoon schedule based on cast availability.) More rehearsal days will be required as the production opening approaches. Performances: Friday February 28th @ 7:30 PM, Saturday March 1st @ 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM and March 2nd @ 2:00 PM If you are interested, please apply.

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29 roles

Mary PoppinsFemale20-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Jane and Michael Banks's new nanny. She is extraordinary and strange -- neat and tidy, delightfully vain and 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. Typically, a more traditional soprano sound, but precision and diction key. Vocal range top: C6 Vocal range bottom: Gb3

BertMale20-40 y.o.All ethnicities

The narrator of the story and a good friend to Mary Poppins, 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

George BanksMale40-45 y.o.All ethnicities

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

Winifred BanksFemale30-35 y.o.All ethnicities

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 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

Katie NannaFemale30-60 y.o.All ethnicities

Jane and Michael's nanny at the beginning of the show. Overwhelmed and upset, she has absolutely had her fill of the Banks children.

Bird WomanFemale50-70 y.o.All ethnicities

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 reflects the hardness of her life. Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: Gb3

PolicemanMale30-40 y.o.All ethnicities

A neighborhood fixture who is respected by and observant of households on his beat.

Miss LarkFemale30-35 y.o.All ethnicities

The haughty next-door neighbor of the Banks family who treats her dog, Willoughby, as if her were child.

Admiral BoomMale50-60 y.o.All ethnicities

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.

Mrs. BrillFemale30-50 y.o.All ethnicities

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. Vocal range top: D#5 Vocal range bottom: F#3

Robertson AyMale18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

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. Vocal range top: G#4 Vocal range bottom: F3

Park KeeperMale30-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Uniformed and officious, he makes sure no one breaks park regulations. His life is defined by rules, but he secretly hankers after his childhood.

NeleusMale18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

The statue of a young person 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 one of the strong dancers in your ensemble.

Queen VictoriaFemale20-40 y.o.All ethnicities

A statue in the park.

Bank ChairmanMale50-70 y.o.All ethnicities

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

Miss SmytheFemale38-42 y.o.All ethnicities

The Bank Chairman's humorless secretary. Age: approx. 40

Von HusslerMale28-32 y.o.All ethnicities

A businessman seeking a loan from the bank for a shady business deal. He speaks with a German accent. Age: approx. 30

John NorthbrookMale28-32 y.o.All ethnicities

An honest businessman seeking a loan to build a factory for his community. He speaks with an accent from Northern England. Age: approx. 30

Mrs. CorryFemale38-42 y.o.All ethnicities

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: approx. 40

Miss AndrewFemale38-42 y.o.All ethnicities

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: approx. 40 Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: Gb3

AnnieFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

FannieFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

ValentineMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

Teddy BearMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

Mr. PunchMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

DollFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

Chimney SweepsMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

ToysBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

ParkgoersBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.