Everyone’s favorite high-flying nanny has landed at the John W. Engeman Theater at Northport! Mary Poppins will be playing until the wind changes on December 31, 2016. The script, based on both the books by P.L. Travers and the 1964 Disney movie, was written by Julian Fellowes, whose repertoire also includes Downton Abbey. Directed and choreographed by Drew Humphrey, Mary Poppins is sure to delight audiences of all ages.
Danny Meglio (Robertson Ay), Liz Pearce (Winifred Banks), Analisa Leaming (Mary Poppins), Katherine LaFountain (Jane Banks) and Christopher McKenna (Michael Banks). Photo by Keith Kowalsky.
The endearing storyline of Mary Poppins is a familiar one to most of us. The Banks family requires a nanny for their two rambunctious children, but gets more than they bargained for in Mary Poppins. She proceeds to not only take care of the children, but to fix the entire family. Few, besides the very young, have not heard of the magical flying nanny who can fix any problem with a “Spoonful of Sugar” and a spit-spot!
Intriguingly, the underlying tone of this play is slightly darker than its movie predecessor. The members of the Banks family are here portrayed as realistic people with actual, serious problems. While previously, Jane (Katherine LaFountain) and Michael (Christopher McKenna) were merely attention starved children with an unfortunate penchant for mischief, here they are frequently selfish and rude.
Mr. Banks (David Schmittou) who we all knew as distracted and overworked, is now a truly angry man wounded by the scars of his own childhood. Also is our lovable, if air-headed suffragette, Mrs. Banks (Liz Pearce). In her place is a competent, intelligent woman struggling with her desires to be a caregiver to her own children, and how to best help a husband who doesn’t see what she is capable of. Don’t let this alarm you. What this does is add a substance to the plot that wasn’t there before. If anything, the added solemnity makes for a more heartwarming ending as we see the journey they were on to become a true family, as she sings in the very moving “Being Mrs. Banks.” Not to worry, all of your favorite aspects are still present, dancing penguins included.
And then there is scene-stealer Jane Blass, as the very scary and hilarious Miss Andrew, who wreaks havock as she tries to replace Mary Poppins. Her showstopping “Brimstone and Treacle.”
The cast does marvelously in every aspect. The talented ensemble twirls, taps, and sings their way through number after number with never flagging energy. Analisa Leaming is the perfect Mary Poppins, as we hear from her opening number “Practically Perfect.” Her beautiful voice and on-point characterization are everything you hope for from the iconic flying nanny.
Luke Hawkins makes a charming Bert, and brilliantly performs an impressive tap number during “Step in Time.” David Schmittou and Liz Pearce have a nice chemistry together, portraying believable emotion and giving the audience a couple worth rooting for. Katherine La Fountain and Christopher McKenna both impress as Jane and Michael. They are each fantastic young actors with delightful voices. An added comedic bonus are the household servants Mrs. Brill and Robertson Ay, humorously played by Linda Cameron and Danny Meglio.
The cast are certainly not alone in deserving accolades. With his practical, yet whimsical set design, Jason Simms adds to the fun and magic of the plot. Likewise, Kurt Alger’s stunning and intricate costume designs continually impress.
The Cast performing “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.”Photo by Michael DeCristofaro.
The band, under direction from Michael Hopewell, beautifully performed tunes both familiar and new. While each recognizable song was eagerly anticipated, the unknown newer pieces were also very enjoyable. In fact, along with classics from Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman such as “A Spoonful of Sugar” and “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” come a whole cluster of new songs. Written by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, the new additions to the score will have you humming all the way home.
With its soaring melodies, enthusiastic dances and ultimate messages of love and perseverance, Mary Poppins is a must see for the whole family. It reminds us that “anything can happen if you let it.”
Running Time: Two hours and 30 minutes, with a 15-minute intermission.
Mary Poppins plays through December 31, 2016, at The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport – 250 Main Street, in Northport, NY. For tickets call the box office at (631) 261-2900, or purchase them online.
Mary Poppins will be flying into Reston CenterStage February 19-March 12, 2016 as the Reston Community Players present the seven-time Tony Award nominated musical.
Mary Poppins combines the charm of the Walt Disney film with the crisp characters of the eight children’s books by P.L. Travers, to weave the story of the magical nanny who changes forever the lives of the Banks’ family at 17 Cherry Tree Lane. Mary Poppins is an enchanting mixture of an irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers, and supercalifragilisticexpialidocious stagecraft!
Shaina Murphy (Mary Poppins), Avery Daniel (Jane Banks) and Aidan Chomicki (Michael Banks) at The Reston Parade.
The cast features Shaina Murphy (Mary Poppins), Duane Monahan (Bert), Ward Ferguson (George Banks), Amanda Jones (Winifred Banks), Aidan Chomicki (Michael Banks), Avery Daniel (Jane Banks), Cara Giambrone (Mrs. Brill), Katie Ferguson (Miss Lark/Mrs. Corry/Ensemble), Keith Flores (Robertson Ay), Kate Keifer (Miss Andrew), and Mike Walker (Admiral Boom/Bank Chairman). The ensemble includes Alexa Yarboro, Jocelyn Steiner, Karen Kelleher, Philip Smith-Cobbs, Sean Cafferky, Steven Palkovitz, Scott Kyriakakis, Catherine Kyriakakis, Caroline Griswold Short, Karen Consiglio, Chris Dore, Patrick McMahon, and Christopher Irizarry.
The creative team includes Director Wade Corder, Choreographer Andrea Heininge, Musical Directors Dana and Jim Van Slyke, Producer and Scenic Designer Richard Schneider, Costume Designers Charlotte Marson and Judy Whelihan, Lighting Designers Ken and Patti Crowley, Sound Designer Rich Bird, Production Stage Manager Kaiti Parish, and Assistant Stage Manager Eileen Mullee.
On February 27th, RCP breaks new ground, offering a sensory-friendly performance of Mary Poppins. This special sensory-friendly performance features lower sound levels, especially for startling or loud noises; the freedom for guests to talk, leave their seats, or move around during the show; low level house lights throughout the performance; a designated quiet room adjacent to the theatre; trained staff and volunteers; and a judgement free environment that is welcoming to all patrons.
“Our sensory-friendly performance is designed to create a performing arts experience that is welcoming to all families of children with autism or with other disabilities that create sensory sensitivities,” said RCP board member and Mary Poppins Producer Richard Schneider. “This is RCP’s inaugural sensory-friendly performance and we are excited to have families with all needs experience the joy of Mary Poppins.”
In addition to the sensory friendly performance, RCP will also offer everyone the opportunity to join the Mary Poppins cast in a special master class to learn the signature dance from the show, supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, on Sunday, March 6, 2016, immediately following the 2:00 pm performance. Dancers need not attend that performance to join the master class. Just $10 to join!
Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins is presented through special arrangements with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
Mary Poppins the Musical
February 19 – March 12, 2016
Venue Reston Community Center 2310 Colts Neck Road Reston, VA 20191
Tickets $20 – $25
Times Feb. 19, 20, 26, 27**, 28*, March 4, 5**, 6*, 11, 12** *Feb. 28 and March 6 are matinees with 2:00 pm curtains **Feb. 27, March 5, and March 12 have 2:00 pm matinees and 8:00 pm performances.
Everyone’s favorite Nanny has flown into the halls of Oakton High School. This toe tapping production will get everyone energized as the cast performs iconic songs from the classic Disney movie, as well as new staging brought in from the Broadway production. With a cast of over 30, Mary Poppins is a dazzling display of excitement.
Megan Griggs (Mary Poppins). Photo courtesy of Oakton High School.
The story of Mary Poppins is one that many have heard time and time again. Based on the stories of P.L. Travers, a nanny comes – or rather, flies in – and takes care of two troublesome Banks children, who live with an unsupportive and involved father and a rule follower yet caring mother. The children learn through Mary Poppins that if they are kind and generous, anything can happen!
This musical may seem like a very daunting task with all the magic, huge sets, big dance numbers, and of course flying. But, Oakton High School’s production of Mary Poppins managed to incorporate all of these elements into a wonderful evening of theatre.
As Mary Poppins takes place in several locations, the set needs to be ever changing. Thanks to the set design of the Oakton High School Tech Class, the Mary Poppins set could be changed and moved around to form different locations. The main set was the giant Banks house, a two level space with a very Victorian style to it. It was very clear that a lot of detail had been put into making the set look just right. A little detail that I appreciated was how the clock above the fireplace would display a different time each time it was onstage. Aside from the main living room area, the show also took place in different rooms of the house such as the bedroom and the kitchen, both rooms still keeping with the Victorian theme. Although the set changes were a bit long, each time the curtain opened we were greeted with a new set.
When she first enters the room, there’s no doubt that the person onstage is Mary Poppins. Carrying a carpet bag and parrot umbrella, Mary Poppins, played by Megan Griggs, is instantly recognizable. Griggs has clearly done her research on Mary as she gets every mannerism and motion spot on. Carrying herself as a strong British woman it is clear that Mary is there for a reason. Thanks to the help of Dialect Coach Dave Cassidy, everyone in the cast had a British accent down. Griggs not only does a great job of acting with an accent, she has also managed to sing with one too.
Other notable characters are Mr. and Mrs. Banks, played by Rob Condas and Savannah Hard. The two expressed a very strong emotional connection and worked very well off each other. They were able to pull off a struggling relationship and all of the heightened emotion that comes with it.
Michael Williamson (Bert). Photo courtesy of Oakton High School.
The loveable chimney sweep Bert, played by Michael Williamson, is full of energy and spunk. Williamson plays the role with such enthusiasm you can’t help but watch him while he was onstage.
Another enthusiastic player is Muriel Wandey, playing the role of Mrs. Corey. Even though she appeared in only one number, Muriel was unstoppable. With a huge smile on her face she commanded the stage.
Wandey was also the choreographer for the show, designing fast up-paced dance numbers that kept the show rolling. The choreography was very flashy and helped keep the audience engaged by some points bringing it out into the crowd. It was clear that more time had been spend on the bigger cast numbers such as “Step in Time.” The crowd favorite was of course the iconic “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” sung by Wandey.
No show ever goes quite “practically perfect,” and Oakton High School’s Mary Poppins was no exception. Throughout the night there were a few missed lines, and some sets and lights that didn’t quite make it onstage on time. But I do have to applaud the cast and crew for pushing through and not letting it damper their spirit. In fact, whenever something unexpected happened, the cast just amped up their performance. Everyone in the cast look extremely excited to be a part of such a show, and every actor did a fantastic job of creating different characters and scenes within the ensemble.
The show, under the vocal direction of Tiffany Powell, sounded great. There was strong vocal power in each song, and every word could be understood – not easy in a high school auditorium. That can also be accredited to Connor Golden, Tim Irwin, and Jack Griggs on sound crew. Each mic picked up the actors and there was no annoying feedback or cutting out of microphones.
A special nod to Linda Baker who designed over 200+ colorful and exquisite costumes for the show. The colorful costumes helped to tell the story and made each song and dance so joyous.
What is Mary Poppins without magic? I was very surprised and happy to see how much magic Oakton put into their show. Each trick was executed very precisely with very little give away as to how they did it. In the song “Spoonful of Sugar,” the magical abilities were shown off very nicely. A table magically fixes itself after being broke in two, and rows of plates pick themselves off the ground and go back on the shelf. It is evident that each trick was handcrafted and carefully put into the show. One of the most amazing things that Oakton was able to pull off was the flying. With a crew of five people working to make sure that this stunt is done correctly, it is really incredible to watch Mary lift off the stage and fly away. It is also very impressive to see a chimney sweep hanging upside-down from the proscenium arch. As you can tell, Oakton made very good use of its space.
Overall, I found Oakton High School’s production of Mary Poppins very entertaining. With an energetic ensemble and very skilled vocalists as the leads, it was an enjoyable evening of theatre.
Mary Poppinsends its runtonight, May 9, 2015, at 7 PM at Oakton High School’s Robert Skip Bromley Auditorium – 2900 Sutton Road, in Vienna, VA. Tickets are available at the door.
Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre opens the regional premiere of the practically perfect musical Mary Poppins, this Wednesday, July 23. In part two of a three part interview series, we meet two of the young stars of Mary Poppins: Ella Schnoor (Jane Banks) and Tyson Francis (Michael Banks).
Please introduce yourselves.
Ella: My name is Ella Schnoor. I am going to be in seventh grade this year and I go to school at Frederick County Middle School. I am playing Jane Banks in the Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious show, Mary Poppins. I sing, play trumpet, and take dance lessons at Shenandoah Conservatory Arts Academy. I love to act. Last winter, I was Little Cosette in Reston Community Players’ Les Misérables and last fall I was Princess Catherine in One More Night at the Kennedy Center Page to Stage Festival. I do many shows but when you don’t see me on stage singing, you can see me doing a dance recital or a trumpet class. I also like to play with my dogs and hang out with my friends.
Ella Schnoor
Tyson: Hi, my name is Tyson Francis and I am going to be a seventh grader at Daniel Morgan Middle School in the fall. I will be playing the part of Michael Banks in SSMT’s production of Mary Poppins. I study dance and ballet at Vostrikov’s Academy of Ballet in Winchester, VA and have been in various productions including Nutcracker, Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Puss in Boots, Alice in Wonderland, and Peter and the Wolf. Previously I was cast as an orphan in SSMT’s production of Oliver! in 2011. In addition, I am active with my church’s drama group and chorus. In my limited spare time I enjoy middle school youth group and helping lead worship with preschoolers at church.
What is the most exciting thing about performing with SSMT this summer?
Ella:Mary Poppins is the first musical I ever saw, and I am so excited to be getting to play Jane Banks this summer. One of the things I love about performing with SSMT this summer is getting to meet so many wonderful actors and doing something I love. Tyson (Michael) and I have worked together to become better friends and we got together on our own to work on lines and music together. I love every bit of working with great people this summer.
Tyson: I am excited to be a part of the show because of the choreography. Growing up I was a fan of the movie Mary Poppins and I have always wanted to play the part of Michael Banks.
What do you like most about your character? What do you like the least?
Ella: What I don’t like about Jane is that even when she has seen magic and done so many wonderful things in one day, she is still a brat who always fights with her brother. What I like most about Jane is that even though she is a bratty little kid, you can tell she has a kind heart. For instance, you aren’t supposed to like her at the beginning, but when she meets Miss Andrew, a realization hits her and she thinks “That was how Daddy was treated!” Michael and Jane give Daddy money and it’s just a heart melting moment because Mr. Banks doesn’t know what to say and the kids do it without Mary Poppins. .
Tyson: I like that Jane and Michael are a team as brother and sister because in real life I just have a brother and I always thought it would be fun to have a sister. I don’t like that Michael is mean and sassy at the beginning of the play. It makes for an interesting story line, but Michael has a lot to learn. Every time the play starts, he and Jane have to misbehave to lure in Mary Poppins’ help at Cherry Tree Lane.
How have you gone about creating your character?
Ella: I did a lot of homework to try to create my character as someone refreshing and not the same Jane Banks everyone is bored of. When I found out I had the part, I read all the books and even did a book report about Jane Banks, where I compared her life to mine and rewrote a scene from Jane’s point of view. I also memorized my lines and music as fast as possible and had a few voice coaching sessions. Tyson and I got together on our own before rehearsals started to practice our lines together. Even when I was on the plane to and back from Costa Rica I listened to my lines and music. Then I practiced my accent a little so I had it under my belt. By then, I was able to understand my character a lot more.
Tyson: I have studied hard to memorize my lines and show up at rehearsal as prepared as I possibly can be. I have also done a lot of internet research on previous productions of Mary Poppins and studied choices that other boys have made to make Michael Banks come alive.
What was something that surprised you about the show?
Ella: I was surprised at how many things from the books got worked into the show that are not in the movie. The songs from the movie are there, but there are a lot of great new songs and the story looks a lot more at the Banks family. If you saw the movie Saving Mr. Banks, you’ll be surprised at how many things P.L. Travers was able to get into the musical that she didn’t get into the movie.
Tyson: I was surprised to read that Mary Poppins leaves the play at the end of the first act. I was surprised that Spoonful of Sugar is about the kitchen breaking, rather than the nursery. The nursery clean-up is now Practically Perfect.
How have rehearsals been going for Mary Poppins?
Ella: Rehearsal is fun and hard at the same time because we have to learn all that blocking and choreography in two weeks. We’ve worked eight hours a day learning how to put such a big show on its feet in a really short time. It’s hard enough for the kids, but many of the adults have been in all four of the summer stock shows and have to go perform every day after our rehearsals. But this is what I want to do and I’m having a wonderful time.
Tyson: They have been fun and exciting and hard. There’s a lot of blocking to learn in two weeks. It’s a Broadway show that we’re learning in two weeks.
What is your favorite scene in Mary Poppins?
Ella: My favorite scene is the kitchen scene because so much magic goes on in that scene and I get to use lots of shaving cream. It’s possibly the most fun scene ever. I really love all the scenes, but I also love the Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious scene because the scenery amazing and it’s so colorful and we have a great time singing the song and doing the choreography.
Tyson: I love the kitchen scene because I love when everything breaks and Mary Poppins fixes it all in a few seconds. It’s theatre magic so I can’t tell you how it’s done. I also love Jolly Holiday because of the blocking and choreography.
What do you enjoy most about being on stage?
Ella: The thing I like most about being on stage is getting to do something I feel like I was born to do, and getting to perform with amazing actors and actresses. I also love the costumes and how comfortable I feel on stage. I don’t feel stressed. I also like a little pressure so it can push me to the next level.
Tyson: I enjoy the choreography the most while being on stage. I love to dance.
Tyson Francis
Why should people come see your show?
Ella: People should come see this show because you can laugh at our humor for a
while and have some heart breaking moments too. It is appropriate for any age, so we hope we will see many faces during all our shows! I think that our audiences will enjoy every minute of it.
Tyson: I am excited to be in this show and humbled to be chosen for such a big part. It is such a privilege to learn and study with experts at SSMT. People should come to see my show because Mary Poppins is a popular movie and play that is fun for all ages.
Mary Poppins plays July 23-August 3, 2014 at Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre, performing at the Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre – 1460 University Drive, in Winchester, VA. For tickets, call the box office at (540) 665-4569, or (877) 580-8025, or purchase them online.
Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre hosts the regional premiere of the practically perfect musical Mary Poppins, opening July 23. In part one of a three part interview series, we meet two of the young stars of Mary Poppins: Catharine Kay (Mary Poppins) and Patrick Clealand Rosé (Bert).
Catharine Kay.
Diane: Please introduce yourselves to our readers.
Catharine: Originally from Round Rock, Texas, my family moved to Northern Virginia in 2004. I attended high school at Lake Braddock Secondary School.
Patrick: I’m from Edmond, Oklahoma. I am a junior BFA of Musical Theater at Shenandoah Conservatory. Most recent credits include: All Shook Up, Crazy For You, Shrek: The Musical, Chicago, and Les Misérables. Also, if you caught Spamalot earlier in the season you may remember me as the “flying nun” or the Angel in The King and I.
How did you hear about SSMT? What drew you to SSMT this summer?
Catharine: I am a recent Graduate of Shenandoah Conservatory (Class of 2013) and was fortunate enough to spend two amazing summers performing at SSMT early in my college career. After the last two summer seasons away and a full year since graduating from Shenandoah, returning for Mary Poppins feels like coming home.
Patrick: I attend school at Shenandoah Conservatory. SSMT is a great venue for training performers to get professional credits over the summer while they are studying at the school.
What drew you to Mary Poppins?
Catharine: When I saw Saving Mr. Banks in theatres this past December, I was reminded of what a profound impact the movie had on my childhood. It was incredible to think of all the generations of children this story has touched. This quote from the movie really struck a chord with me: ‘That’s what we storytellers do. We restore order with imagination. We instill hope again and again and again’. -Saving Mr Banks Being a part of this production is an opportunity to do just that in our own community.
Patrick: I think the better question is probably “What doesn’t draw you to Mary Poppins?” I grew up idolizing Dick Van Dyke and Julie Andrews. (I mean, is there anyone better??) I remember sitting in my living room at a very young age cracking up at the movie! It sort of became an obsession for me after that.
What drew you to wanting to play your character? What do you admire or not admire about your character?
Catharine: Mary Poppins has always been a dream role. She isn’t your typical leading lady. She doesn’t need saving. She does the saving.
Patrick: Bert is a huge dream role for me. I think what draws me to him is his lack of negativity. He is such a positive influence throughout the show. He acts as the narrator for the show and is truly Mary’s go to man!
What are your solos or ‘big numbers’ and what does the audience learn about your character when you sing these songs?
Catharine: This show is such a treat because you get all of your favorite songs from the movie as well as beautiful and new original songs. “Practically Perfect” is one of those new songs and it is a joy to perform! Mary sings it when she first meets the children. It is such a clever way to clearly introduce Mary at the top of the show.
Patrick: I think the biggest number audiences will recognize from Bert is “Step in Time”. It is the giant high energy 11 o’clock number and combines singing and dancing and even some flying! I think this number shows the audience that Bert has very few limitations!
What have been some of the challenges preparing for your role?
Catharine: Mary Poppins is such an iconic character. Finding the balance between creating my own version of Mary while still honoring the Mary Poppins of P.L. Travers’ books and Walt Disney’s movie is both necessary and challenging.
Patrick: Words. Words. Words. Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious… It’s a mouthful. The dancing also must be at 100% for every number. It’s exhausting, but rewarding!
What do you love most about Mary Poppins?
Catharine: I love her certainty. As a person, and especially as a recent graduate and young actor, it is so easy to dwell on doubts and fears. Mary isn’t like that. She is capable and sure. It is a joy to spend my days wearing Mary’s armor of certainty.
Patrick: I think Bert puts it best: “Mary makes your heart so light!”
What is it about the score or the book that most moves you?
Catharine: The music is exquisite! I could gush about it for days. It is impossible to listen to “Feed the Birds” without tearing up.
Patrick: If you come and see the show you’ll understand what I mean when I say the music is its own character in the show. It is truly moving, and our orchestra is handling it beautifully!
What surprised you most about the musical of Mary Poppins compared with the movie version?
Catharine: The musical challenges you. For me, the movie is viewed through such a thick lens of nostalgia. The musical digs deeper. The characters are more flawed. We see them break down. We see them struggle.
Patrick: The musical sticks closer to P.L Travers’ vision of Mary Poppins from her books. If you are a fan of the books (which you should be because they are great!) then you’ll be surprised to find some of the characters from the books that aren’t in the movie! To name a few: Mrs. Correy, Robertson Ay, Neleus, and even Miss Andrews!
Aside from your own character and songs, what other character and songs in Mary Poppins are your favorites and why?
Catharine: The character of Neleus is such a lovely addition to the show! I love how Neleus’ father/son relationship helps Michael Banks come to realizations about his own relationship with George Banks. Plus, who doesn’t love a dancing Greek statue!
Patrick: Is it cheating to say Mary? She is practically perfect in every way! Seriously, if I was a woman and could sing that high…. Watch out! “Feed the Birds” is stunning. Wait till you see it! Mary Poppins is one of the most magical characters in literature. But what really separates her from the rest of them is that she cares SO much about the children! She just makes things happen. No questions asked! A true go getter!
What is the best advice your director and musical director gave you about shaping your performance?
Catharine: Our incredible director, Carolyn Coulson, made it very clear that we were not trying to recreate or copy another version of this show. I think that was not only exciting, but also freeing. Every single thing our music director, Dr. Thomas Albert, says is wisdom in its purest form. So, I simply cannot pick!
Patrick: I learn something new about Bert every day, but earlier on in the process Carolyn pulled me aside and warned me about labeling him human or superhuman. In the end it doesn’t really matter… He just exists and for a good reason too!
What do you want audiences to take with them after seeing Mary Poppins?
Catharine: There are so many beautiful lessons in Mary Poppins! I suppose if I have to choose, I would say don’t be afraid to ask for or accept help when you need it. I think we could all use a magical nanny to fix things in our lives. Since that’s not normally an option, we need to be brave enough to be honest in our relationships. It takes strength to be vulnerable.
Patrick: A sense of childhood. I think it’s important for everyone to stay in touch with their innermost playful child! I hope the show teaches them chase dreams without limitations or boundaries!
What are you doing next on the stage after Mary Poppins closes?
Catharine: After Mary Poppins, I am moving to New York City to continue my growth as an artist. I feel fortunate to know that as I make such a big transition in my life, I’ll have the lessons of Mary Poppins echoing in my mind – “Anything Can Happen If You Let It.”
Patrick: Hopefully you’ll see me at Shenandoah for the normal school season! We have a great one coming up! We are the collegiate premiere of American Idiot this fall! It’s the musical featuring the band Green Day’s music! We are also doing Elephant Man, Best Little Whorehouse, and The Crucible! Hopefully if you don’t make it to Mary Poppins, you can come make it out to one of Shenandoah Conservatory’s other shows! Supportive audiences are just as important as the artistic message!
Patrick Rosé.
Mary Poppins plays July 23-August 3, 2014 at Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre, performing at the Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre – 1460 University Drive, in Winchester, VA. For tickets, call the box office at (540) 665-4569, or (877) 580-8025, or purchase them online.
