Friday, June 19, 2015

audition notice - MARY POPPINS - Don Bluth Front Row Theatre - July 11 & 18, 2015

Original Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman
New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe
Based on the Disney movie and the books by P.L. Travers

Directed by Don Bluth
Musical Direction by Roger McKay

Auditions will be held at the Don Bluth Front Row Theatre on
Saturday, July 11
&
Saturday, July 18
@ 3pm

Rehearsals begin mid-August
Production runs October 1st- November 7th
Thursday, Friday and Two shows Saturdays

For an audition appointment contact Gary Caswell @ garycaswell49@gmail.com

Casting Information
BERT-is a Chimney Sweep and Jack-of-all-Trades.  Charming and charismatic.  Must move well.
Late 20s to mid 30s. Baritone to G.

MARY POPPINS- Jane and Michael’s Nanny, Mary Poppins is a dazzling personality and a force to be reckoned with. Mid 20s. Mezzo Soprano with a strong top.

MR. GEORGE BANKS- A  bank manager, Mr. Banks is father to Jane and Michael. He tries to be a good provider, but often forgets how to be a good father. Late 30s to Early 40s Baritone.

MRS. WINIFRED BANKS- A former actress, Mrs. Banks is very busy trying to live up to her husband’s expectations. She is a loving, but distracted mother to Jane and Michael.
Mid 30s Mezzo Soprano.

MICHAEL  & JANE-The Banks children, Jane and Michael misbehave to get attention from their parents.  9-11 years old.

MRS. BRILL- The Banks’ cook, she rules the kitchen at No. 17 Cherry Tree Lane.
Mid 50s Alto.

ROBERTSON - Clumsy, but good-hearted, the Banks’ bootman has trouble following instructions.
Early 20s  Tenor.

MISS ANDREW- George Banks’ old nanny. Cruel and demanding.
40s-60s Soprano with Alto Belt.

KATIE NANNA- The  last in a long line of nannies for the Banks children, Katie Nanna can’t stand any more of Jane and Michael’s pranks and leaves No. 17 Cherry Tree   Lane.

ADMIRAL BOOM- The   Banks’ friendly neighbor on Cherry Tree Lane.
50s Baritone.

MISS LARK- Another neighbor on Cherry Tree Lane, she is a bit snobby and treats her dog as a   child 30s-50s  Mezzo Soprano.

MRS. CORRY- Mysterious and very old, Mrs. Corry runs the “Talking Shop” where people buy   conversations and gingerbread. She knew George Banks when he was just a boy.
Indeterminate age Soprano.

NELEUS A- statue in the Park, Neleus has lost his father, Poseidon, god of the ocean.  Strong dancer. Ballet experience preferred.
20s  Tenor.

THE BIRD WOMAN- She sits in front of St.Paul’s Cathedral every day, selling bags of crumbs for the pigeons.
50s-60s Alto.

THE PARK KEEPER-A stickler for rules and regulations, the Park Keeper watches over the park.
40s-50s Tenor.

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