The Art Center Theatre of Citrus County invites you to step into a world where anything can happen if you let it.
Directed By: Doreen Fontanez
Musical Direction By: Danielle Flury-Downey
Choreography By: Arlena Broadbent
Grab your kite, polish your chimney sweep cap, and prepare for a jolly holiday onstage as we bring Mary Poppins to life in a production that promises to be practically perfect in every way.
Mary Poppins Character Breakdown For Auditions
*For Vocal Auditions, have a prepared piece of music, 32 bars, that correlates to the specific character(s)/ensemble you are auditioning for, as is listed below. (If a character has more than one vocal type written next to it, that is because it can be sung by either of those vocal types.) Please be prepared to do your best Cockney or Posh British Accent. Music tracks may not be used for auditions as we will have an accompanist on hand.
*If the character that you are auditioning for has dance requirements, you will need to come to both acting/vocal auditions, and dance auditions.
*For Reference: Mary Poppins Original 2005 London Cast Recording is available to listen to on Spotify, YouTube and Apple Music.
Characters:
Bert (Baritone; Vocal Range: B2 – F#4; Dance Requirements; Cockney Accent)
*Jack of all Trades, and Narrator of Story
*Audition Song: Chim-Chim Cher-ee (End of Act I)
Mary Poppins (Mezzo Soprano to a Soprano; High Soprano with a Good Belt; Vocal Range: Gb3 – C6; Dance Requirements; Posh British Accent)
*Nanny with Extraordinary Powers
*Audition Song: Practically Perfect
George Banks (Baritone; Vocal Range: Bb2 – Eb4)
*Father to Jane and Michael; Banker
*Audition Song: Cherry Tree Lane
Winnifred Banks (Mezzo-Soprano; Vocal Range: A3 – D5)
*Mother to Jane and Michael; Former Actress
*Audition Song: Being Mrs. Banks
Jane Banks (Soprano; Vocal Range: A3 – F#5; Dance Requirements)
*High spirited, bright, snobbish daughter
*Audition Song: Perfect Nanny
Michael Banks (Soprano/Tenor/Unbroken Voice; Vocal Range: A3 – E5; Dance Requirements)
*Cute, cheeky, excitable son
*Audition Song: Perfect Nanny
Mrs. Brill (Alto)
*Housekeeper and Cook to the Banks Family
*Audition Song: Cherry Tree Lane
Robertson Ay (Tenor)
*Lazy, sleepy houseboy to the Banks Family
*Audition Song: Cherry Tree Lane
Miss Andrew (Soprano with Alto Belt)
*George’s Scary Nanny
*Audition Song: Brimstone and Treacle (Part 1) and Feed the Birds
Bird Woman (Alto)
*Poor, shabby woman who feeds birds
*Audition Song: Feed the Birds and Brimstone and Treacle (Part 1)
Mrs. Corry (Alto/Soprano; Dance Requirements)
*Owner of Magic Shop
*Audition Song: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Annie and Fannie (Alto/Soprano; Dance Requirements)
*Mrs. Corry’s Daughters
*Audition Song: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Miss Lark (Mezzo Soprano)
*Haughty neighbor with dog
*Audition Song: Jolly Holiday
Admiral Boom (Baritone)
*Retired Navy Man
*Audition Song: Precision and Order
Bank Chairman (Baritone)
*Head of the Bank where Mr. Banks works
*Audition Song: Precision and Order
Park Keeper (Tenor)
*Uniformed and officious, making sure no one breaks park regulations
*Audition Song: Precision and Order
Policeman (Bass/Baritone/Tenor)
*Neighborhood fixture who is respected and observant
*Audition Song: Precision and Order
Neleus (Tenor/Soprano; Dance Requirements)
*A lonely statue in the park who comes to life
*Audition Song: Jolly Holiday
Miss Smythe (Alto/Soprano)
*Bank Chairman’s humorless Secretary
*Audition Song: Jolly Holiday
Von Hussler (Bass/Baritone/Tenor)
*German businessman seeking a loan from the bank (German Accent)
*Audition Song: Precision and Order
John Northbrook (Bass/Baritone/Tenor)
*An honest businessman seeking a loan to build a factory
*Audition Song: Precision and Order
Katie Nanna (Alto/Soprano)
*Jane and Michael’s nanny who has had her fill of the Banks Children
*Audition Song: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Valentine (Tenor/Soprano; Dance Requirements)
*Stuffed Doll that comes to life
*Audition Song: Jolly Holiday
Multiple Ensemble Roles of Various Ages for Actors, Singers and Dancers (All Vocal Ranges):
*Teddy Bear, Mr. Punch, Doll, Toys, Queen Victoria, Chimney Sweeps, Parkgoers, Clerks and Secretaries, Starlighters
*Audition Song: Anything Can Happen
REHEARSALS will run April through July. A comprehensive schedule will be shared after casting announcements.
All rehearsals and performances will take place at: Art Center A&E Building and Theatre 2644 N. Annapolis Ave. Hernando, FL 34442
PERFORMANCES July 17, 18, 19 July 24, 25, 26
Please be available for a possible third weekend: July 31, August 1 and 2.
Because in every job that must be done, there is an element of fun… and a full house waiting to applaud.
Please prepare 32 bars from the show that fits your character of choice or ensemble selection
You will read from the script and will be asked to show your best Cockney sparkle or polished British proper.
Whether you are ready to sweep across the rooftops, run the bank with precision and order, or declare yourself supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, come prepared to shine.
You may also like the following events from Art Center of Citrus County:
- This Saturday, 28th February, 02:00 pm, Art Center Theatre Presents: Lucky Stiff, A Musical Comedy in Hernando
- Next Friday, 6th March, 09:30 am, Friday Morning Portrait Group in Hernando
- Next month, 31st March, 06:00 pm, MARY POPPINS DANCE AUDITIONS in Hernando
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Arts events in Hernando,
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