STUDENT RESOURCE CENTER
MARY POPPINS PRODUCTION SCHEDULE SUMMARY
Here are the top important dates:
NHETG Workshops (Full day Field Trip for High School students to PSU): (October 18th)
Late Rehearsal Days (Past Late Bus):
Friday November 8th: Until 7:00pm
No Rehearsal, Monday November 11th
Tuesday, November 12th: Until 6:30pm
Wednesday, November 13th: Until 6:30pm
Thursday, November 14th: Until 6:30pm
Friday, November 15th: Until 7:00pm
Monday, November 18th: Until 8:00pm
Tuesday, November 19th: Until 8:00pm
Wednesday, November 20th: Until 8:00pm
Thursday, November 21st: Reserve Day in case rehearsals are canceled due to weather or other
Friday, November 22nd: Performance at 7:00pm
Saturday, November 23rd: Performance at 2:00pm and 7:00pm (Character meet & Greet after Matinee)
Sunday, November 24th: Performance at 2:00pm (Character meet & Greet after Matinee) followed by Show Strike - Attendance Mandatory.
Adult volunteers needed for our ticket booth and our concession stand for performances. Please visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D44AFAF2DA1FF2-51953070-mary to sign up!
CHOREOGRAPHY VIDEOS
AUDITION INFORMATION & MATERIALS FOR MARY POPPINS
Each student who would like to be a part of the Mary Poppins cast will be expected to do the following:
Monologue: Perform a memorized and blocked monologue that runs approximately one minute. The monologue should demonstrate, projection, diction, physicality and character development. Put simply: the monologue should be a fully-developed theater scene.
Provided: Google slides to help guide your preparation process
Note: Actor should use a british accent
Audition Sides: Perform in audition sides with other actors. The sides do not need to be memorized, however auditioners should demonstrate their ability to portray as many different characters from the show as possible.
Provided: Google slides to help guide your preparation process
Provided: Side Audition Sheets below
Note: Actor should use a british accent
Audition Song: Perform a section of a song from the show. The song should be memorized - and possibly blocked - to create a whole performance.
Provided: Google slides to help guide your preparation process
Provided: Sheet music for songs from the show. (Actor should choose one.)
Provided: Access to Reheascore: App for phone that has rehearsal music. If you do not have access yet, contact the director, Scott Giessler at sgiessler@govwentworth.k12.nh.us or 603-832-8250.
Audition Choreography: Perform a section of dance from the show. The dance routine should be memorized, practiced and sharp for the audition.
Provided: Google slides to help guide your preparation process
Provided: Music for Dance Routine below
Provided: Instructional Videos on how to do the dance below
AUDITION SCHEDULE FOR MARY POPPINS:
Tuesday 9/3 or Wednesday 9/4 after school (By appointment made during registration): Perform Monologue, Audition Side and Audition Song
Thursday 9/5 after school: Dance Audition and Second Looks (At Dance Studio)
Friday 9/6 after school: Callbacks by email invitation sent out Thursday evening.
How to find an Audition Monologue:
Google "audition monologues"
Find a monologue that best fits the tone of Mary Poppins
Tip: Best monologues are from full length plays or musicals. Stand alone monologues often lack subtext or depth. In the end, find a monologue you connect to.
Tip: One minute of really great monologue is much better than two minutes of not great monologue.
Singing Audition Sheet Music and information
People auditioning for Male Roles (please choose one):
Song #01 - Prologue: Measures 46-86
Song #02 - Cherry Tree Lane (Part 1): Measures 43 - 61
Song #06 - Jolly Holiday: Measures 10 - 30
People auditioning for Female Roles (please choose one):
Song #05 - Practically Perfect: Measures 1 - 46
Song #08 - Spoonful of Sugar: Measures 15 - 63
Song #15 - Brimstone and Treacle: Measures 1 - 35
NOTE: Students will be using the Rehearscore App as accompaniment during the audition. If you do not have the Rehearscore App yet, and need access, please contact Mr. Giessler at 603-832-8250, or sgiessler@govwentworth.k12.nh.us.
Instruction of the Choreography
Demonstration of the Dance Steps with Music from the front.
Choreography Music
Directions to Download: Clickon the top right corner to expand to full page, then click the download button in the top right corner.
Demonstration of Dance Steps with Music from the back.
VOCAL LESSONS INSTRUCTIONS
Voice Lessons with Kaitlyn
Kingswood Theater student, Kaitlyn Cooper is a senior with our program, and is an aspiring music teacher!
She asks that anyone interested, please send her an email so she can send prospective students a questionnaire so can set up a lesson! Her rates are $25 for a half hour and $40 for an hour!
Voice Lessons with Miss Madison