[Capdist-auditions] SLOC Auditions for Mary Poppins (Youth Production-No Fee!)

Tue May 7 14:26:33 EDT 2019

Schenectady Light Opera Company's Auditions for Mary Poppins

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Audition Dates:

Thursday, June  27, 2019, 6:30 pm sign-in, 7:00 pm start

Saturday, June 29, 2019, 8:30 am sign-in, 9:00 am start

Call Backs (by invitation only) Saturday, June 29, 2019, 2:00 pm sign-in,
2:30 pm start

Audition Location: Schenectady Light Opera Company

427 Franklin Street, Schenectady, NY 12305

Casting is open to any 9th-12th graders for the 2019-2020 school year
(current 8th-11th graders)

Directed by: Suzanne H. Rayome

Musical Directors: Adrienne Sherman

Producers: Michael Camelo & Amy Clark

Choreographer: Abby Todd

Show Dates: November 8-17, 2019

(Nov 8, 9, 14, 15 & 16 at 8 pm, Nov 10, 16 & 17 at 2 pm)

All performances will be on the Schenectady Light Opera Company Main Stage

427 Franklin Street, Schenectady

Please prepare 16-32 bars of a Broadway show-tune in the style of the show
for your audition.  No acapella singing! An accompanist will be provided
but you must provide your own sheet music in the appropriate key and the
music must be clearly marked.

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   You MUST bring a calendar with ALL CONFLICTS.
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   Attendance is mandatory for all of Tech Week and all performances.
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   Bring a resume with a headshot (requested, not required)
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   Singing auditions will be first, followed by readings from the script.
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   A dance combination will also be taught by our choreographer Abby to all
   auditioners which will include tap.
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   Please remember: Have water, comfortable clothing, and tap shoes (if you
   have them) to wear for the dancing portion.
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   Rehearsals will begin the end of August and will be held Monday,
   Wednesday, and Friday evenings from 6:30pm-9: 30 pm and Sunday afternoons
   from 1-4pm.
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   Other dates may be considered based on conflicts.
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   If you are not available for these audition dates and would like to be
   considered for a role, contact a producer.

If you have any additional questions, please email:

Suzanne Rayome (Director) at srayome at bhbl.org

Michael Camelo (co-Producer/co-Musical Director) at m.camelo at aol.com

Amy Clark (co-Producer) at aclark at bhbl.org

Adrienne Sherman (Musical Director) at    shermanam at yahoo.com

Abby Todd  (choreographer) at abbymtodd at gmail.com

Mary Poppins Based on P.L. Travers’ beloved book series of the same name, Mary
Poppins became an immediate hit when it premiered as a movie musical in
1964. Forty years later, Cameron Macintosh conceived of an enchanting stage
musical that combines elements of Disney’s film with material inspired by
Travers’ books. In the musical, Bert, a jack-of-all-trades, invites us into
the world of London, England in 1910 — and, specifically, into the
dysfunctional home of the Banks family. Jane and Michael, the young Banks
children, have sent yet another nanny packing, dismissing these children as
hopelessly and irrevocably spoiled and misbehaved. With a father who works
constantly and mother who is always distracted, Jane and Michael have
suffered without strong care-taking forces in their lives. Then the magical
Mary Poppins flies in on the wind, bringing with her a combination of
whimsy, magic, and disciplined common sense to the children’s lives.
Together, they go on memorable and magical adventures — and also learn the
importance of a tidy nursery and of taking the medicine they need (with a
spoonful of sugar, of course.) Mary Poppins’ transformational influence
does not stop with the children — eventually, she teaches the grown-ups, as
well, to open up and realize that “anything can happen if you let it.”

Mary Poppins: Jane and Michael Banks' 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. Vocal range top: C6, Vocal
range bottom: Gb3

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. Vocal range top: F#4, Vocal range bottom: B2

George Banks: 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 top: Eb4, Vocal
range bottom: Bb2

Winifred Banks: 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 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. Vocal range top:
D5, Vocal range bottom: A3

Jane: The high-spirited daughter of Mr. and Mr. Banks, is bright and
precocious but can be willful and inclined to snobbishness. Vocal range
top: F#5, Vocal range bottom: A3

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 of their parents. Vocal range top:
E5, Vocal range bottom: A3

Katie Nanna: Jane and Michael’s nanny at the beginning of the show.
Overwhelmed and upset, she has absolutely had her fill with 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 she were a 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
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. She does not have to be a strong singer. Vocal range top: D#5,
Vocal range bottom: F#3

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. Vocal
range top: G#4, Vocal range bottom: F3

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 your
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. He can speak/sing his lines if necessary. Vocal
range top: D4, Vocal range bottom: C3

Miss Smythe: The Bank Chairman's humorless secretary.

Ensemble: Annie, Fannie, Valentine, Teddy Bear, Mr. Punch, Doll, Chimney
Sweeps, Toys, Park Goers.

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 businessman 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. Vocal range
top: C5, Vocal range bottom: Gb3

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.
Vocal range top: F5, Vocal range bottom: Gb3
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