Jr Teen & Teen Troupe Spring, MARY POPPINS

JR TEEN & TEEN TROUPE
MARY POPPINS
FEB 15 - MAY 13
THURSDAY & FRIDAY 3:45-6:45
Due to Winter Break the first class is
WED Feb 15, no class Feb 17
Mandatory Parent Meeting Feb 16,6:15pm



Congratulations one and all!
CAST LIST

MARY POPPINS CAST LIST (in order of appearance)

Bert ...........................................................Jack Finegan

Katie Nanna................................................Eleanor O'Sullivan 

Jane Banks................................................Kady Finegan

Michael Banks...........................................Aidan Duver

Policeman..................................................James Heins

Admiral Boom............................................DJ Frank

Miss Lark ...................................................Julia Levin

Mrs. Brill.....................................................Miriam Chester

Winifred Banks..........................................Amanda Berkson

Robertson Ay.............................................Alex Arlotta

George Banks............................................Arthur O'Sullivan

Mary Poppins.............................................Helaina Ross

Park Keeper................................................Adin Dowling

Neleus.........................................................Melissa Kim

Bank Chairman...........................................Keene Taylor

Bank Board of Directors............................Owen Gartlan, James Heins, Elan Oks, DJ Frank

Von Hussler.................................................Minnie Montagna

Northbrook..................................................Oscar Salvaggio

Bird Woman.................................................Hannah Whitehead

Mrs. Corry....................................................Katie Graubart

Miss Andrew................................................Georgia Vachon

Ensemble

Alex Arlotta

Miriam Chester

Nikki DeNardo

Adin Dowling

DJ Frank

Melissa Kim

Kylie Hogan

Owen Gartlan

Katie Graubart

Sahana Harsha

James Heins

Carolina Javier

Julia Levin

Minnie Montagna

Elan Oks

Eleanor O’Sullivan

Camila Ratzkin

Allison Reich

Oscar Salvaggio

Keene Taylor

Georgia Vachon

Lucy Warner

Grace Webber

Ella Whitehead

Hannah Whitehead

Chimney Sweeps (Step In Time)

Alex Arlotta

Miriam Chester

Nikki DeNardo

DJ Frank

Katie Graubart

James Heins

Carolina Javier

Melissa Kim

Minnie Montagna

Eleanor O'Sullivan

Camilla Ratzkin

Oscar Salvaggio

Park Stroller  (Jolly Holiday)

Owen Gartlan

Sahana Harsha

Kylie Hogan

Allison Reich

Julia Levin

Elan Oks

Keene Taylor

Georgia Vachon

Lucy Warner

Grace Webber

Ella Whitehead

Hannah Whitehead

Kite Flyers

Nikki DeNardo

Owen Garltan

Sahana Harsha

James Heins

Kylie Hogan

Carolina Javier

Elan Oks

Allison Reich

Oscar Salvaggio

Lucy Warner

Ella Whitehead

SCHEDULE & LOCATIONS  (Classes held at Irvington Town Hall Theater except where noted)

WED Feb 15

Feb 16

Feb 17  No Class

March 2
March 3
March 9
March 10 Dows Lane MPR
March 16  Dows Lane MPR        

March 17  Dows Lane MPR (ending early at 6pm)   

March 23
March 24 (ending early at 6pm)      

March 30 Dows Lane MPR 

March 31 Dows Lane MPR 
April 6

April 7  HOLD

April 13,14 NO CLASS
April 20

April 21

April 27  
April 28  Dows Lane MPR 

May 4    Dows Lane MPR 

May 5   3:45-9:45pm Dows Lane MPR 

SAT May 6  10am - 1pm  HOLD Location TBA

SUN May 7  12-5pm  Location TBA

MON - THUR May 8,9,10,11 from 5:00- 10:00 (JR Teens will be released at 9:30)

Performances
MAY 12, 13  at 7:30pm

Disney & Cameron Mackintosh's
MARY POPPINS

It's Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

One of the most popular Disney movies of all time captures hearts as a practically perfect musical!  Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film,  Disney & Cameron Mackintosh's MARY POPPINS  is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, and breathtaking dance numbers, Songs include: Chim Chim Cher-ee, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, A Spoonful of Sugar, and more. This Tony- award winning Best Musical is sure to delight audiences of all ages!  

​The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren't the only ones she has a profound effect upon. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that "Anything can happen if you let it."

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

Bert The narrator of the story, is 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, speaks with a Cockney accent and is a song-and-dance man. 

George BanksThe 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 

Winifred Banks George's wife and Jane and Michael's mother. A former actress, she is loving and distracted homemaker who is busy trying to live up to her husband's desire to obnly associate with "the best people" as well as be the 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 great warmth and simplicity to her tone.

Jane The high-spirited daughter of Mr. and Mr. Banks, is bright and precocious but can be willful and inclined to snobbishness.

Michael 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 

Katie Nanna Jane and Micahel's nanny at the beginning of the show. Overwhelmed and upset, she has absolutely had her fill of the Banks children.

Policeman A neighborhood fixture who is respected by and observant of households on his beat.

Miss Lark The haughty next-door neighbor of the Banks family who treats her dog, Willoughby, as if her were child.

Admiral Boom 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. Can be any vocal range as needed. If Admiral Bloom doubles as the Banks Chairman, he can be a baritone.

Mrs. Brill The housekeeper and cook for the Banks family. Overworked and harrassed, 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. 

Robertson Ay The houseboy to the Banks family. Lazy, sleepy and grumbling, he never gets things right and believes himself to be useless. He doesn't do a lot of singing, but his "Spoonful" solo can be a fun surprise.

Mary Poppins Jane and Michael Banks's new nanny. She is extraordinary and strange, neat and tidy, delightfully vain yet particular, and sometimes a little frightening but always exciting. 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.

Park Keeper Uniformed and officious, he makes sure no one breaks park regulations. His life is defined by rules, but he secretly hankers after his childhood.

Neleus 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. This role is a wonderful opportunity to feature one of the strong dancers in the ensemble.

Queen Victoria A statue in the park.

Bank Chairman The head of the bank where Mr. Banks is employed, is an Edwardian stuffed-shirt. 

Miss Smythe The Bank Chairman's humorless secretary.

Ensemble Annie, Fannie, Valentine, Teddy Bear, Mr. Punch, Doll, Chimney Sweeps, Toys, Parkgoers.

Von Hussler A businessman seeking a loan from the bank for a shady business deal. He speaks with a German accent.

John Northbrook An honest business man seeking a loan to build a factory for his community. He speaks with an accent from Northern England.

Bird Woman 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.

Mrs. Corry 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).

Miss Andrew 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 range.