[NEohioPAL] MARY POPPINS auditions at Mercury Theatre Company

Tue Feb 3 10:36:12 PST 2015

Mercury Theatre Company
Announces 2015 Season Auditions

DATES/TIME:
Friday, February 27 6:00 (My Mercury! Only)
Saturday, February 28 1:00-4:00 (Equity and Non-Equity by Appointment Only)
Sunday, March 1 12:00-3:00 (Equity and Non-Equity by Appointment Only)

Callbacks by appointment after 3:00

LOCATION: Notre Dame College 1851 South Green Road South Euclid, OH 44121
Auditions will be held in the PAC, basement of Admin. Building.

NOTE: Main entrance is at 1851 South Green Road (the old Regina High School driveway). The current listed college address is: 4545 College Drive. Regina High School is now part of Notre Dame College. The theatre is located inside the old Regina High School building (now called Regina Hall) – to your left as you enter the driveway. All performances will be held in Regina Hall.

APPOINTMENTS:
Audition appointments will be accepted starting Monday, January 26 at 9:00 am. If you are unable to attend the audition dates scheduled, recorded auditions are accepted by February 27, 2015. Video links may be emailed to mercurysummerstock at gmail.com.
Call: 216.771.5862 For further information, or with questions.

AUDITION PREPARATION: Please prepare two short (16-bar) musical selections of contrasting styles in your key; bring sheet music in the correct key; an accompanist will be provided. You may be asked to sing only one selection as time permits. Headshots and resumes will be accepted at the audition.

COMPENSATION: All non-AEA actors in Ghost and Mary Poppins appear in Mercury Theatre Company productions on a volunteer basis. College credit is available where applicable.

CASTING REQUIREMENTS: Equity/Non-Equity only. Please email mercurysummerstock at gmail.com if interested for details Mercury Theatre Company is committed to non-traditional casting. Actors will be cast solely on the basis of talent, except in cases where age, race or physical ability are essential to a role. Ages listed in breakdowns are "character ages" not actor ages. Actors selected for casting may be cast in more than one production for the season.

FOR DESIGN AND TECHNICAL EMPLOYMENT: Please email mercurysummerstock at gmail.com.
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BREAKDOWNS
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DISNEY AND CAMERON MACKINTOSH’S
MARY POPPINS

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

She’s practically perfect in every way! Get ready for Mary Poppins to fly over the rooftops of London! This family musical features the delightful songs from the popular Disney film including “A Spoonful of Sugar,” “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” and “Chim Chim Cher-ee.” Winner of 44 major theatre awards from around the globe, Mary Poppins has captivated audiences for generations, and now the enchanting story, unforgettable songs and breathtaking dance numbers will dazzle and delight theatre goers of all ages. Believe in the magic of Mary Poppins and discover a world where anything can happen if you let it!

Rehearsals begin July 13. All rehearsals are Monday through Friday 6:30-10:30 and Saturdays 11:00-4:00. Sundays are Days Off.

Performances are August 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22.

All roles are open.

SEEKING:

NOTE: All cast members must have British dialects of various regional and class locales. British dialect not required at auditions, and will be taught to the cast.

Mary Poppins: (Female, Plays 20-30) Jane and Michael Banks's new nanny. She is extraordinary and strange, neat and tidy, delightfully vain yet very particular, and sometimes a little frightening but always exciting, with a twinkle in her eye. 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. She can have a more traditional soprano sound, but precision and diction is the key. Must sing well (Mezzo Soprano, Gb3 - C6) and dance or move very well.

Bert: (Male, Plays 30-39) The narrator of the story, and 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, depth, speaks with a Cockney accent, and is a song-and-dance-man. Must sing well (Baritone, B2 - F#4) and dance well.

Mr. George Banks: (Male, Plays 40-45) 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: A2-F4)

Mrs. Winifred Banks: (Female, Plays 30-40) George's wife and Jane and Michael's mother. A former actress, she is a 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 a 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 a great warmth and simplicity to her tone. Must sing (Mezzo Soprano: G3-E5).

Jane Banks: (Female, Plays 11, 4’10” or shorter) The high-spirited daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Banks, is bright and precocious but can be willful and inclined to snobbishness. Must sing (Vocal Range: A3 - E5) and move well.

Michael Banks: (Male, Plays 9, 4’9” or shorter) The cute and cheeky son of Mr. and Mrs. Banks. Excitable and naughty, he adores his father and tries to be like him. Both he and Jane misbehave in order to get the attention of their parents. Must sing (Vocal Range: A3 - E5, unbroken voice) and move well.

Mrs. Brill: (Female, Plays 50-60) 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. Must sing. (Vocal Range: F#3 - D#5)

Robertson Ay: (Male, Plays 20-30) The houseboy to the Banks family. Lazy, sleepy, and grumbling, he never gets things right and believes himself to be useless. His "Spoonful" solo can be a fun surprise. Must sing. (Tenor: B2-A)

Admiral Boom: (Male, plays 50-60) 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. Any vocal range.

The Bird Woman: (Female, Plays 50-60) 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. Must sing (Vocal Range: Gb3 – Db5).

Policeman: (Male, Plays 30-50) A neighborhood fixture who is respected by and observant of the households on his beat.

John Northbrook: (Male, Plays 30-50) An honest businessman seeking a loan to build a factory for his community. He speaks with an accent from Northern England. Doubles as ensemble.

Katie Nanna: (Female, Plays 30-40) Jane and Michael's nanny at the beginning of the show. Overwhelmed and upset, she has absolutely had her fill of the Banks children. Doubles as ensemble.

Miss Andrew: (Female, Plays 40-60) 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 the range. Doubles as ensemble. Must sing (Mezzo-Soprano: G#3-A5)

Miss Lark: (Female, Plays 30-40) The haughty next-door neighbor of the Banks family who treats her dog, Willoughby, as if he were her child. Doubles as ensemble.

Mrs. Smythe: (Female, Plays 40-50) The Bank Chairman's humorless secretary. Doubles as ensemble.

Mrs. Corry: (Female) 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). Doubles as ensemble. Must sing (D4-Db5).

Neleus: (Male, Plays 16-20) 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. Dance specialty, includes ballet and modern. Doubles as ensemble.

The Park Keeper: (Male, Plays 40-60) Uniformed and officious, he makes sure no one breaks park regulations. His life is defined by rules, but he secretly hankers after his childhood. Doubles as ensemble.

Von Hussler: (Male, Plays 30-50) A businessman seeking a loan from the bank for a shady business deal. He speaks with a German accent. Doubles as ensemble.

MALE and FEMALE DANCERS WHO SING (ages 16 and up) and SINGERS WHO MOVE (to play ages 25 and up) to portray Toys, Dolls, Chimney Sweeps, Parkgoers, Citizens, Kite Flyers, etc. For DANCERS, tap and musical theatre dance essential; ballet and modern a plus for some specialty roles.

Children Ensemble: Casting 6 extra children in the production to play a variety of different parts within the story. Tap a plus but not required.
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