<html><body><div><span class="fsl">Mercury Theatre Company<br> Announces 2015 Season Auditions<br> <br> DATES/TIME:<span class="text_exposed_show"><br> Friday, February 27 6:00 (My Mercury! Only)<br> Saturday, February 28 1:00-4:00 (Equity and Non-Equity by Appointment Only)<br> Sunday, March 1 12:00-3:00 (Equity and Non-Equity by Appointment Only)<br> <br> Callbacks by appointment after 3:00 <br> <br> LOCATION: Notre Dame College 1851 South Green Road South Euclid, OH 44121 <br> Auditions will be held in the PAC, basement of Admin. Building.<br> <br>
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.<br> <br> APPOINTMENTS: <br><span> 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@gmail.c</span><wbr><span class="word_break"></span>om. <br> Call: 216.771.5862 For further information, or with questions.<br> <br>
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.<br> <br> 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.<br> <br><span> CASTING REQUIREMENTS: Equity/</span><wbr><span class="word_break"></span>Non-Equity
only. Please email mercurysummerstock@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.<br><br><span> FOR DESIGN AND TECHNICAL EMPLOYMENT: Please email mercurysummerstock@gmail.c</span><wbr><span class="word_break"></span>om.<br><span> __________________________</span><wbr><span class="word_break"></span>_____________________<br> BREAKDOWNS<br><span> __________________________</span><wbr><span class="word_break"></span>_____________________<br> <span></span><br> DISNEY AND CAMERON MACKINTOSH’S <br> MARY POPPINS <br> <br> Original Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman <br> Book by Julian Fellowes<br> New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe<br> Co-Created by Cameron Mackintosh <br> <br><span>
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,” “Supercalifragilisticexpia</span><wbr><span class="word_break"></span>lidocious”
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!<br> <br> Rehearsals begin July 13. All rehearsals are Monday through Friday 6:30-10:30 and Saturdays 11:00-4:00. Sundays are Days Off.<br> <br> Performances are August 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22.<br><br> All roles are open. <br><br> SEEKING: <br> <br>
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.<br> <br> 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.<br> <br> 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.<br> <br>
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)<br> <br> 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).<br> <br> 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. <br> <br> 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. <br> <br> 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)<br> <br> 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)<br> <br> 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.<br> <br> 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).<br> <br> Policeman: (Male, Plays 30-50) A neighborhood fixture who is respected by and observant of the households on his beat.<br> <br>
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.<br> <br> 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.<br> <br> 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)<br> <br> 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.<br> <br> Mrs. Smythe: (Female, Plays 40-50) The Bank Chairman's humorless secretary. Doubles as ensemble.<br> <br>
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).<br> <br> 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.<br> <br> 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.<br> <br> 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.<br> <br> 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.<br> <br>
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. <br><span> __________________________</span><wbr><span class="word_break"></span>_____________________</span></span></div></body></html>