Title: Mary Poppins – musical
Company: Phoenix First Drama
Playwright Original Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman Book by Julian Fellowes New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe Co-Created by Cameron Mackintosh
Director: Mark Stoddard
Music Director: Rachel
Stoddard
Choreographer: Kathleen Barzie
Compensation:
No Pay (stipends avail for Mary & Bert roles)
Rehearsals Begin: 05/28/2015
Run Dates: 07/16/2015 – 07/19/2015
Synopsis
One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is now a Tony Award winning Broadway musical! Mary Poppins is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers, and of course… flying! The stage version
features new music plus such classics as ‘Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’, ‘Step In Time’, ‘A Spoonful of Sugar’, and ‘Let’s Go Fly A Kite’.
Genre: Stage/Live
Casting: Adults & Children
Participation
Fees: No
Character Breakdown
See our weblink for a full Character Listing.
BERT (Late 20s to 30s) A Chimney Sweep and Jack-of-all-Trades. Charming and
charismatic friend to Mary. Excellent singer / dancer. Baritone to G.
MARY POPPINS (Mid 20s-30s) The Bank’s nanny with a dazzling, precise personality. Mezzo Soprano with a strong upper range.
MR. GEORGE BANKS (Late 30s to late 40s) A stoic bank manager. He’s a good provider, but often forgets how to
be a good father. Baritone.
MRS. WINIFRED BANKS (Mid 30s-40s) A former actress, who tries to live up to her husband’s expectations. She is a loving, but distracted mother to Jane and Michael. Mezzo Soprano.
MICHAEL (9-12) & JANE (11-14) – The Banks children – bright, precocious and strong willed.
Often misbehave to get attention. Strong singers.
MRS. BRILL (40s-50s) The Banks’ cook, she rules the kitchen at No. 17 Cherry Tree Lane. Alto.
ROBERTSON AY (20s) Clumsy, but good-hearted, the Banks’ bootman has trouble following instructions. Tenor.
There are several other featured supporting roles.
ENSEMBLE (15 and up) play a variety of supporting roles and perform in several numbers featuring various dance styles.
Additional
Info
We are auditioning early to get a jump on summer plans! This production is under the direction of a creative team with multiple Zoni awards and nominations. Phoenix First is famous for producing the largest Christmas show in the southwest, seen by over 70,000 people each December – complete with flying aerial artists and state of the art lighting, video and sound technology in a
3500 seat venue. Over the last several years Phoenix First has continued to expand it’s theater programming with original plays and musicals – and Broadway classics.
Please note: Although this is produced by a church organization, this community theater musical is open to the public. Cast members are welcome but not required to participate in church activities.
NOTE:
There will be PAY stipends available for the leading roles of Mary and Bert.
What To Prepare
What to Prepare for Auditions – Two options:
Option 1: If you want to be considered for a leading or supporting role please
prepare:
A) a 1 min. monologue (dramatic or comedic)
B) 24-32 measures of a Broadway song
– Choose something in the style of the show that displays your vocal strengths
– If you use our accompanist, make sure you bring properly marked sheet music
– A CD player /
Ipod dock will be available to play accompaniment trax
– Please – no ‘a cappella’ singing
Option 2: If you only want to be considered for an ensemble role – or you are auditioning for the Children’s Ensemble:
A) we will provide a short cold read monologue
B) you will sing a segment from ‘Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’ (verse 1 and chorus)
Listen to this link (from :20-:57):
Audition Details
Phoenix First – Choir Room (Bldg A)
13613 N Cave Creek Rd.
Phoenix, Arizona 85022
Phoenix First is a large campus – north of Cactus on Cave Creek Rd. Auditions are located in Bldg A – large round auditorium with red tile roof.
Headshots/Resume Optional (NO Web Links)\
By Appointment: Phone or Email
Appointment Contact
(602)404-7409
Audition Dates and Times:
Dec 19, Friday:
time slots available between 6:30-10pm; Dec 20, Saturday: time slots available between 10am-1pm; Dec 21, Sunday: time slots available between 1-4pm
Callback Dates and Times:
Dec 21, Sunday: you may be called any time between 4:30-6pm and 6:30-9:30pm; Dec 22, Monday: you may be called any time between 2-5pm and
6:30-10pm.
Primary Contact:
April Edwards
(602)404-7409
