EXPIRES: August 16, 2025
Singing Audition for “Mary Poppins” Play
Description
Looking for talent for “Mary Poppins” the musical. Please see the details below.
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED.
About the project:
Based on the beloved Disney film and the books by P.L. Travers, Mary Poppins is a magical, high-flying musical packed with unforgettable songs, stunning choreography, and heartwarming messages for all ages. Whether you’re a chimney sweep, a stern banker, a magical nanny, or a spoonful-of-sugar kind of dreamertheres a place for you in this iconic production!
Additional info:
Participants may sing a 1 minute or less cut in the style of the show.
Please pick song that best showcases your vocal strength and storytelling skills.
An accompanist WILL NOT be provided. Please have a backing track cued up on your smart phone.
Sides will be provided to those actors whom the director needs to see for specific roles.
NO acapella singing.
For callbacks, you will be asked to sing from the show and/or read additional sides with other prospective cast members.
Performances:
Fri 11/7/2025 7 pm.
Sat 11/8/2025 NO MATINEE 7pm.
Sun 11/9/2025 2pm.
Fri 11/14/2025 7 pm.
Sat 11/15/2025 2pm & 7pm.
Sun 11/16/2025 2pm.
Fri 11/21/2025 7 pm.
Sat 11/22/2025 2pm & 7pm.
Sun 11/23/2025 2pm.
Note that a production fee will be appplied.
If interested, please apply.
29 Project roles
Admiral Boom
40
-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. Can be any vocal range as needed. If Admiral Bloom doubles as the Banks Chairman, he can be a baritone.
Application deadline closed.
Bank Chairman
40
-60.
The head of the bank where Mr. Banks is employed, is an Edwardian stuffed- shirt. He can speak/sing his lines if necessary. Range: C3 - D4
Application deadline closed.
Bert
25
-40.
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. Should be an equally strong singer and dancer( must be able to tap dance well) Range: B2 - F#4
Application deadline closed.
Bird Woman
40
-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 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. Range: Gb3 - C5
Application deadline closed.
George Banks
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. Range: Bb2 - Eb4
Application deadline closed.
John Northbrook
25
-50.
An honest business man seeking a loan to build a factory for his community. He speaks with an accent from Northern England.
Application deadline closed.
Katie Nanna
25
-40.
Jane and Michaels nanny at the beginning of the show. Overwhelmed and upset, she has absolutely had her fill of the Banks children. Speaking Role
Application deadline closed.
Policeman
30
-56.
A neighborhood fixture who is respected by and observant of households on his beat.
Application deadline closed.
Mary Poppins
20
-35.
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. Range: Gb3 - C6
Application deadline closed.
Miss Andrew
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 range. Range: Gb3 - F5
Application deadline closed.
Miss Lark
25
-40.
The haughty next-door neighbor of the Banks family who treats her dog, Willoughby, as if her were child.
Application deadline closed.
Miss Smythe
40
-50.
The Bank Chairman's humorless secretary.
Application deadline closed.
Mrs. Brill
40
-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. She does not have to be a strong singer. Range: F#3 - D#5
Application deadline closed.
Mrs. Corry
40
-60.
Owns a magical gingerbread shop. She is a mysterious woman of great age who speaks with an accent that makes her seem exotic).
Application deadline closed.
Neleus
18
-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. This role is a wonderful opportunity to feature one of the strong dancers in your ensemble.
Application deadline closed.
Park Keeper
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.
Application deadline closed.
Queen Victoria
40
-60.
A statue in the park.
Application deadline closed.
Robertson Ay
20
-56.
The houseboy to the Banks family. Lazy, sleepy and grumbling, he never gets things right and believes himself to be useless. Range: F3 - G#4
Application deadline closed.
Von Hussler
30
-56.
A businessman seeking a loan from the bank for a shady business deal. He speaks with a German accent.
Application deadline closed.
Winifred Banks
30
-45.
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. Range: A3 - D5
Application deadline closed.
Annie
18
-56.
Ensemble.
Application deadline closed.
Fannie
18
-56.
Ensemble.
Application deadline closed.
Valentine
18
-56.
Ensemble.
Application deadline closed.
Teddy Bear
18
-56.
Ensemble.
Application deadline closed.
Mr. Punch
18
-56.
Ensemble.
Application deadline closed.
Doll
18
-56.
Ensemble.
Application deadline closed.
Chimney Sweeps
18
-56.
Ensemble.
(Must Be A Proficient Tap Dancer)
Application deadline closed.
Toys
18
-56.
Ensemble.
Application deadline closed.
Parkgoers
18
-56.
Ensemble.
Application deadline closed.
