Casting Performers for "Mary Poppins" Play
Seeking performers for "Mary Poppins". Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. 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 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." Additional info: For the initial audition, you will be asked to prepare BEFOREHAND to sing a specific song and perform a short monologue. Song: If you want to try out for Mary Poppins, you will sing the first part of Practically Perfect. If you want to audition for any other singing part, you will sing the first chorus of “Let’s Go Fly A Kite. You will be asked to sing it by yourself, but if you are completely uncomfortable with this, you may sing it as part of a group. Girls: Try to sing in your upper registry; only go down if you absolutely need to. Acting: If you want to try out for a singing or non-singing role, in the audition folder, there is a CHARACTER MONOLOGUE document. Be prepared to read any of these paragraphs! You DO NOT have to memorize these lines, but be ready to show us your best characters! Once directors have the initial auditions, they will post a call-back list. Call-backs are a follow-up audition where they may ask you to sing a different song to see if you may fit a certain part. If you are not on the call-back list, this does NOT mean you didn’t make the show! This is just a chance to see a few things they weren’t able to see in the initial auditions. Be ready to read a monologue from the audition packet attached (no memorization needed!) CALLBACKS (if necessary): May 20 and 22 from 5:00-8:00 pm Performances July 25 - August 3 If interested, please apply.
27 roles
The narrator of the story and a good friend to Mary Poppins. Bert is an everyman: a chimney sweep, sidewalk artist, and more. He has a twinkle in his eye, sings, dances, and watches over the children and the happenings on Cherry Tree Lane. This role needs a strong singer, dancer, and actor.
Husband to Winifred and father to Jane and Michael. George is a banker who values "precision and order" but struggles to connect emotionally with his family. Cast an actor who can play serious and sensitive moments. A baritone vocal range; George may also need to speak-sing.
George’s wife and Jane and Michael’s mother. A loving homemaker trying to live up to her husband's high standards while staying true to herself. Cast an actor who can show warmth and depth of feeling. Needs a pure vocal tone and strong singing ability.
The lively daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Banks. Bright, precocious, and sometimes snobbish. Needs an actor who can deliver emotional highs and lows. Must be a strong singer.
The mischievous son of Mr. and Mrs. Banks. Excitable, naughty, and eager for attention. Should be a great actor and singer, ideally younger than Jane.
The housekeeper and cook for the Banks family. Overworked and constantly complaining about being understaffed. Should be a strong actor; doesn't need to be a strong singer.
The Banks family’s clumsy houseboy. Often forgetful and silly. Should have good comedic timing. His name is pronounced like "eye." Singing is minimal.
Jane and Michael’s extraordinary and magical new nanny. Very proper, sometimes a bit intimidating, but always exciting. Needs an excellent singer and actor who can move well, with clear diction and precision.
A statue brought to life by Mary Poppins. Becomes friends with Jane and Michael. This role suits a strong dancer.
An old woman who sells crumbs to feed the birds. Should have a strong singing voice, with a slightly rough or "folky" quality to reflect her situation.
Conjured by Mary Poppins to teach the children the importance of "A Spoonful of Sugar." Requires performers who are good movers and singers.
Employees at the bank, like George. These roles require actors who can sing.
The humorless secretary of the bank chairman. A small role, good for a beginner actor.
The head of the bank. A strong stage presence is important; doesn't need to be a strong singer.
A businessman seeking a shady business loan. Should be an actor who can command the stage with pompousness.
Ensemble Groups & Featured Role Jane and Michael’s nanny at the beginning of the show. Overwhelmed and upset; a small solo role.
Ensemble Groups & Featured Role Colorful citizens of London who appear in Mary Poppins’s park adventures.
Ensemble Groups & Featured Role Stone statues who come to life and dance with Bert and the Park Strollers.
Ensemble Groups & Featured Role Is an honest businessman seeking a loan to build a factory for his community. This is a great role for a good actor and solid singer who may not be ready to tackle a large part.
Ensemble Groups & Featured Role Is George's overbearing and scary childhood 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. Cast one of your stronger singers in this featured role.
Ensemble Groups & Featured Role Are citizens of London passing by the cathedral during "Feed the Birds. They can also be play the Park Strollers eariler in the show. MRS. CORRY owns a magical Talking Shop. She is a mysterious woman of indeterminate age, but has plenty of spirit and is sharp as a tack. Cast an excellent actor who's not afraid to be over the top In this fun role.
Ensemble Groups & Featured Role Are citizens of London passing by the cathedral during "Feed the Birds. They can also be play the Park Strollers eariler in the show. MRS. CORRY owns a magical Talking Shop. She is a mysterious woman of indeterminate age, but has plenty of spirit and is sharp as a tack. Cast an excellent actor who's not afraid to be over the top In this fun role.
Ensemble Groups & Featured Role Are citizens of London passing by the cathedral during "Feed the Birds. They can also be play the Park Strollers eariler in the show. MRS. CORRY owns a magical Talking Shop. She is a mysterious woman of indeterminate age, but has plenty of spirit and is sharp as a tack. Cast an excellent actor who's not afraid to be over the top In this fun role.
Ensemble Groups & Featured Role KITE FLYERS consist of families flying kites in the park. They can also be comprised of the same ensemble members as the Park Strollers, the Passersby, and Mrs. Corry's Customers.
Ensemble Groups & Featured Role The CUSTOMERS are bright, colorful British citizens visiting Mrs. Corry's Talking Shop. This group can be the same Park Strollers and Passersby from before.
Ensemble Groups & Featured Role Including SWEEP 1, SWEEP 2. SWEEP 3. and SWEEP 4) are Bert's cheerful, friendly, and agile friends who keep London's chimneys in working order. These actors should be great dancers and good singers, capable of bringing the show-sto stopping number "Step in Time to life.
Ensemble Groups & Featured Role A neighborhood patrol officer, and the MESSENGER, who delivers a summons to George from the bank, are great roles for students new to the stage that might not be ready for a large role.
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