A musical based on the Stories of P.L. Travers and the
A musical based on the Stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film Walt Disney Film
Original Music and Lyrics by Original Music and Lyrics by RICHARD M. SHERMAN and ROBERT B. SHERMAN
RICHARD M. SHERMAN and ROBERT B. SHERMAN
Book by Book by
JULIAN FELLOWES
JULIAN FELLOWES
New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics by New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics by
GEORGE STILES and ANTHONY DREWE
GEORGE STILES and ANTHONY DREWE
Co-created by Co-created by CAMERON MACKINTOSH CAMERON MACKINTOSH
Adapted by iTheatrics under the supervision of Adapted by iTheatrics under the supervision of
We would like to acknowledge the We would like to acknowledge the Whadjuk Noongar People, the traditional Whadjuk Noongar People, the traditional custodians of the land on which we custodians of the land on which we gather today. We pay our respects to gather today. We pay our respects to their elders past present and emerging. their elders past present and emerging.
We extend that respect to all Aboriginal We extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples gathered with us here today. gathered with us here today.
DIRECTOR’S NOTES DIRECTOR’S NOTES
Welcome to our production of Mary Poppins Jr. A delightful adaptation of
Welcome to our production of Mary Poppins Jr. A delightful adaptation of the beloved Disney classic that has captured the hearts of audiences for the beloved Disney classic that has captured the hearts of audiences for generations. It has been an absolute pleasure working with our talented generations. It has been an absolute pleasure working with our talented students, whose dedication, creativity, and hard work have truly brought students, whose dedication, creativity, and hard work have truly brought this magical story to life. this magical story to life.
Over the past several months, our cast and crew have poured their hearts
Over the past several months, our cast and crew have poured their hearts into every aspect of this production. From the first rehearsal to the final into every aspect of this production. From the first rehearsal to the final curtain, these students have demonstrated an incredible commitment to curtain, these students have demonstrated an incredible commitment to their craft. Their singing, dancing, and acting have grown in leaps and their craft. Their singing, dancing, and acting have grown in leaps and bounds, and it’s been inspiring to watch them embrace the spirit of this bounds, and it’s been inspiring to watch them embrace the spirit of this enchanting musical. enchanting musical.
Mary Poppins Jr. is a fun and charming musical that allows us to escape into Mary Poppins Jr. is a fun and charming musical that allows us to escape into a world of whimsy and wonder. With its catchy songs, memorable a world of whimsy and wonder. With its catchy songs, memorable characters and heartwarming message, this show reminds us of the characters and heartwarming message, this show reminds us of the importance of family, imagination and believing in the impossible. Our importance of family, imagination and believing in the impossible. Our students have worked tirelessly to bring the joy and magic of this story to students have worked tirelessly to bring the joy and magic of this story to the stage and I couldn’t be prouder of their accomplishments. the stage and I couldn’t be prouder of their accomplishments.
This production would not have been possible without the extraordinary
This production would not have been possible without the extraordinary talents of our creative team, who have supported and guided our students talents of our creative team, who have supported and guided our students every step of the way. Special thanks must go to Disney and Cameron every step of the way. Special thanks must go to Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's theatrical brilliance for giving us the chance to present this Mackintosh's theatrical brilliance for giving us the chance to present this junior adaptation of Mary Poppins. Their work, alongside the timeless music junior adaptation of Mary Poppins. Their work, alongside the timeless music of the Sherman Brothers and the book by Julian Fellowes, has provided a of the Sherman Brothers and the book by Julian Fellowes, has provided a rich tapestry for our students to explore and express themselves. rich tapestry for our students to explore and express themselves.
We hope you enjoy this performance as much as we’ve enjoyed creating it. We hope you enjoy this performance as much as we’ve enjoyed creating it. Sit back, relax, and let the magic of Mary Poppins Jr. sweep you off your Sit back, relax, and let the magic of Mary Poppins Jr. sweep you off your ffeet! eet!
Take a trip down memory lane with all your childhood favourites from Mary
Take a trip down memory lane with all your childhood favourites from Mary Poppins! With music by the well-known Sherman Brothers, each song Poppins! With music by the well-known Sherman Brothers, each song brings the magical Disney sound to life, with meaningful messages woven brings the magical Disney sound to life, with meaningful messages woven into the music. From ‘A Spoonful of Sugar’ and Let’s go Fly a Kite to the into the music. From ‘A Spoonful of Sugar’ and Let’s go Fly a Kite to the treasured ‘Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’, every tune invites you to sing treasured ‘Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’, every tune invites you to sing along and experience the joy that only a Disney show can offer. along and experience the joy that only a Disney show can offer.
The music is practically perfect in every way and depicts a variety of styles, The music is practically perfect in every way and depicts a variety of styles, from lively, toe-tapping numbers to magical melodies that will enhance from lively, toe-tapping numbers to magical melodies that will enhance your emotions through rich orchestral and choral sounds. The score reminds your emotions through rich orchestral and choral sounds. The score reminds us that ‘Anything can happen if you let it.’ us that ‘Anything can happen if you let it.’
Our students have done an incredible job learning the songs and Our students have done an incredible job learning the songs and developing authentic English and Cockney accents to bring these beloved developing authentic English and Cockney accents to bring these beloved characters to life. They have shown resilience and dedication in overcoming characters to life. They have shown resilience and dedication in overcoming vocal challenges and should be proud of their efforts. vocal challenges and should be proud of their efforts.
A special thank you to Carli Edwards for her amazing direction, Linda Arnold
A special thank you to Carli Edwards for her amazing direction, Linda Arnold for her invaluable support throughout the audition process and singing for her invaluable support throughout the audition process and singing rehearsals, to the cast, production team, and vocal teachers for their rehearsals, to the cast, production team, and vocal teachers for their incredible efforts, and to the PLC community for your ongoing support. This incredible efforts, and to the PLC community for your ongoing support. This production is truly a team effort, and we couldn’t have done it without you! production is truly a team effort, and we couldn’t have done it without you!
HAYLEY BURNS - MUSIC DIRECTOR
HAYLEY BURNS - MUSIC DIRECTOR
Mary Poppins Jr. Mary Poppins Jr. is a heartwarming musical that follows the magical is a heartwarming musical that follows the magical nanny, Mary Poppins, as she brings order and joy to the Banks family. nanny, Mary Poppins, as she brings order and joy to the Banks family. Set in Edwardian London, the story centers on Jane and Michael Set in Edwardian London, the story centers on Jane and Michael Banks, two mischievous children whose lives are turned upside down Banks, two mischievous children whose lives are turned upside down when Mary Poppins arrives at their home. With a mix of magic, when Mary Poppins arrives at their home. With a mix of magic, common sense, and memorable songs, Mary Poppins teaches the common sense, and memorable songs, Mary Poppins teaches the children important life lessons about kindness, responsibility, and children important life lessons about kindness, responsibility, and imagination. Along the way, they embark on fantastical adventures imagination. Along the way, they embark on fantastical adventures with Bert, a charming chimney sweep, and encounter a variety of with Bert, a charming chimney sweep, and encounter a variety of whimsical characters. As Mary Poppins helps the family reconnect whimsical characters. As Mary Poppins helps the family reconnect and rediscover the importance of love and togetherness, the Banks and rediscover the importance of love and togetherness, the Banks household is forever changed. This junior adaptation captures the household is forever changed. This junior adaptation captures the essence of the original story, with catchy tunes and lively essence of the original story, with catchy tunes and lively choreography, making it a delightful experience for audiences of all choreography, making it a delightful experience for audiences of all ages. ages.
CAST 1 CAST 1
MARY POPPINS MARY POPPINS
ZARA FAIRWEATHER ZARA FAIRWEATHER
JANE BANKS JANE BANKS
SOFIA LAMBO SOFIA LAMBO
BERT BERT
BLAKE ATKINSON BLAKE ATKINSON
MICHAEL BANKS MICHAEL BANKS KONRAD MICHAEL KONRAD MICHAEL
GEORGE BANKS GEORGE BANKS STELLAN EDWARDS STELLAN EDWARDS
