| 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. Years later, the same magic was brought to the stage! It was a hit and a shortened JR version was born. 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 caretaking forces in their lives. Then the magical Mary Poppins flies in on the wind with her parrot umbrella, 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." |
| Director: | Allison Larrea |
| Presented by: | Garland Civic Theatre |
| Audition Start: | August 1, 12:00pm - 5:00pm |
| Audition End: | August 2, 12:00pm - 5:00pm |
| Audition Details: | ***PLEASE NOTE - ALL IN PERSON AUDITIONS WILL BE RECORDED FOR THE PRODUCTION TEAM TO REVIEW DURING THE CASTING PROCESS***
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| Audition Location: | Garland Civic Theatre Office and Rehearsal Space 517 W. Walnut, Garland, TX 75040 |
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| Performance Dates: | Friday, January 8, 7:30 pm; Saturday, January 9, 7:30 pm; Sunday, January 10, 2:30 pm |
| To Sign Up: | Sign Up to Audition |
| Requirements: | 2 Copies of a current headshot and Resume (if applicable)
Please prepare a 32 bar song cut in the style of the show (you are welcome to sing from the show if you would like).
Be prepared to read for a few characters during your audition slot. |
| Roles Available: |
Actor must be between ages 6-17 at the time of auditions.
BERT – a man with many occupations who is good friends with Mary Poppins; also acts as a narrator in the story GEORGE BANKS – a banker, Winifred’s husband, and regimented father to Jane and Michael WINIFRED BANKS – George’s wife, who tries to be the perfect homemaker and mother to Jane and Michael JANE BANKS (Must be under the age of 12) – the high-spirited, bright, and willful daughter of George and Winifred MICHAEL BANKS (Must be under the age of 12) – the excitable and cheeky youngest member of the Banks family KATIE NANNA – Jane and Michael’s overwhelmed and fed-up nanny MRS. BRILL – housekeeper and cook for the Banks family ROBERTSON AY – houseboy to the Banks family MARY POPPINS – Jane and Michael’s extraordinary and strange new nanny; neat and tidy, particular, sometimes frightening, always exciting PARK STROLLERS – citizens of London who get swept up in Mary Poppins’s adventures in the park NELEUS – a statue from Greek mythology in the park STATUES – other statues present in the park BIRD WOMAN – an old woman who sells crumbs to feed the birds HONEYBEES – bees conjured by Mary Poppins to help teach the children the benefits of “A Spoonful of Sugar” CLERKS – George’s colleagues and fellow bankers MISS SMYTHE – the bank Chairman’s humorless secretary CHAIRMAN – head of the bank where George is employed VON HUSSLER – business owner seeking a loan for a shady business deal JOHN NORTHBROOK – an honest businessman seeking a loan to build a factory for his community VAGRANTS, BUSKERS, and PASSERSBY – citizens of London passing by the cathedral during “Feed the Birds” MRS. CORRY – mysterious woman who owns the magical Talking Shop CUSTOMERS – bright, colorful British citizens visiting Mrs. Corry’s shop MISS ANDREW – George’s overbearing and scary childhood nanny KITE FLYERS – families flying kites in the park POLICEMAN – neighborhood patrol officer CHIMNEY SWEEPS (including SWEEPS 1–4) – Bert’s cheerful, friendly, and agile friends who keep London’s chimneys in working order MESSENGER – delivers a summons to George from the bank |
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| Originally Posted: | 2026-07-19 |