Music Gig for Singers
Looking for talent to audition for the "Mary Poppins" Show. Please see the details below. About the project: This uplifting and energetic musical is sure to delight all ages. Bert, a chimney sweeper, introduces us to the troubled Banks family in 1910 London. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins appears at their doorstep. The family finds that she is the answer to their prayers but in the most peculiar way. 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. Songs include “A Spoonful of Sugar,” “Chim Chim Cher-ee,” “Step in Time,” and “Let’s Go Fly a Kite.” Additional info: Everyone should be prepared with 16 to 32 bars of a Broadway song that showcases their ability. No unaccompanied singing will be permitted. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring paper copies of your sheet music using the appropriate key. A song will be taught to those without a prepared number. Everyone will participate in a general movement audition. No special dance clothing is required, just clothes and shoes that are comfortable to move in. Please bring dance or character shoes to change into, if you have them available. During the movement audition, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate advanced dancing skills if you would like to be considered for a full dancing and singing ensemble role, Bert, or Mary Poppins. NOTE: DANCE ONLY audition for those not interested in singing: Sunday, February 23 at 4 pm. This DANCE ONLY session is a special dance ensemble audition for those only interested in dancing in “Step in Time”, “Jolly Holiday”, or “Supercali..” This dance ensemble will include advanced tapping and dance skills, but not necessarily singing. Only attend this dance audition if you do not want to sing. Show Dates: May 1, 2, & 3 @ 7:30 pm, May 3 & 4 @ 2 pm. (5 performances) If 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 Must have dance abilities and not be afraid of heights.
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 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
Jane and Michael’s nanny at the beginning of the show. Overwhelmed and upset, she has absolutely had her fill of the Banks children.
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.
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
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
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. Vocal range top: C6 Vocal range bottom: Gb3 Must have some dance ability and not be afraid of heights.
Uniformed and officious, he makes sure no one breaks park regulations. His life is defined by rules, but he secretly hankers after his childhood.
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 will be a featured dance role.
A statue in the park.
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.
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A businessman seeking a loan from the bank for a shady business deal. He speaks with a German accent.
An honest business man seeking a loan to build a factory for his community. He speaks with an accent from Northern England.
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
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).
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. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: Gb3
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