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Based on one of the most popular Disney movies of all time and the Broadway musical that played for over 2,500 performances and received multiple Olivier and Tony Awards nominations, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins JR. (Ages: 7-18) is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, and breathtaking dance numbers.
Set in 1910, young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she teaches family members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren’t the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that “Anything can happen if you let it.”
Before the magic happens on stage there are countless hours of planning and preparation from our creative team and young actors. Take a peek at our production from 2021 to see the true magic of JPAS and what your actor can be part of this spring.
Discover the Magic
Everything is Possible
At JPAS we know that #eveythingispossible! This spring we are back in full swing with live performances and an audience! We cannot wait – in the meantime check out our previous shows!
Production Information
All Cast Auditions
Ages: 7 – 10
Sunday, January 16
1:00 – 5:30 pm
Group Fitness Studio
Ages: 11-18
Monday, January 17
4:30 – 8:30 pm
Zale Auditorium
All actors must completely fill out the audition form and bring three copies to auditions. Actors also need to bring three headshots (does not need to be professional quality)
Audition Preparation
Each actor please be prepared to sing the following:
“Jolly Holiday” measure 70 -95
and
“A Spoon full of Sugar” measure 48 – 63
Song choice does not indicate which role you’ll be cast. If/when printing the sheet music PDFs, make sure to check ‘fit to page’ before printing (this will ensure nothing is cut off).
Open Casting Call Auditions - Search for Mary Poppins
Grades: 7 – 12 ONLY
Monday, January 10
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Two actors will receive a scholarship of 50% off registration if selected to play Mary Poppins in our upcoming production of Mary Poppins, JR. Please be sure to check the rehearsal schedule to ensure that you don’t have any conflicts. If you need to select a specific cast, please advise at time of your audition.
Preparations:
- In order to audition for this contest, you MUST to reserve your audition time slot.
- All actors must fill out the audition form and bring a headshot (does not need to be professional quality)
- All actors must fill out Measurement Form for Costumes.
- Be prepared to perform the Mary Poppins monologue (This will be provided in November)
- Be prepared to sing Feed the Birds, measure 40–71 and A Spoon Full of Sugar, measure 32-64
- If/when printing the sheet music PDFs below, make sure to check ‘fit to page’ before printing (this will ensure nothing is cut off)
You do not need to register for the show to participate in the open casting call contest for Mary Poppins.
You just need to reserve your audition slot for the Mary Poppins contest.
If you want to be cast in the show, regardless if you’re selected as one of our Mary Poppins, you must register before Wednesday, January 5th.
If selected as one of our Mary Poppins, you will receive a 50% off your registration and will be reimbursed accordingly
Audition Preparation
Each actor please be prepared to sing the following:
“Feed the Birds” measure 40 – 71
and
“A Spoon full of Sugar” measure 32 – 64
If/when printing the sheet music PDFs, make sure to check ‘fit to page’ before printing (this will ensure nothing is cut off).
Tap & Audition Workshops
Set your child up for success! We go the extra mile to ensure your child shines on stage! Take our audition and tap workshops to sweep up your actor’s skills and build their confidence.
Get Poppin with Tap 101 Workshop
This tap workshop will be a great opportunity to get a foundation of the most popular tap steps. This class is great for anyone that wants to be in Mary Poppins or if you’ve always wanted to take a tap class, but weren’t sure if you would like it. We will learn a few steps and put them together in a short dance that you can perform for your friends.
Ages: 8+
Price: $115 Members | $145 Non Members
Dates: December 6,7, 13, and 14
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Artistic Staff: Skylar Duvall
Mary Poppins JR Audition Workshop
If you are planning to audition for this year’s JPAS Spring production of Mary Poppins, JR, this workshop is designed to help our actors be ready on audition day with confidence. In this one-day workshop actors will discuss the back story of Mary Poppins JR and overarching themes, learn both audition songs, Spoon Full of Sugar and Jolly Holiday, and review choreography, the specific audition dance sequence for the big day. Actors will also be able to meet some of the other actors and production team, learn how to work with an accompanist, sharpen vocal and audition techniques and so much more! If you actor wants to get a leg up prior to auditions this audition workshop is for them!
Age: 7-18
Date: Sunday, January 9
Time: 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Price: $100 Members | $125 Non Members
Artistic Staff: Various Mary Poppins JR. Production Team Members
Rehearsal and Performance Schedule
Rehearsals begin Sunday, January 23
Actors are expected to be at all rehearsals. Tech week and performances are mandatory.
Spoon Full Of Sugar Cast
WEEKLY REHEARSALS
Sundays, January 23 – March 27
1:30 – 5:30 pm
TECH WEEK
March 28, 29 and 30
4:30 – 8:30 pm
PERFORMANCE
Thursday, March 31 at 7:00 pm
Sunday, April 3 at 2:00 pm & 6:00 pm
Step in Time Cast
WEEKLY REHEARSALS
Sundays, January 23 – April 3
1:30 – 5:30 pm
TECH WEEK
April 4, 5 and 6
4:30 – 8:30 pm
PERFORMANCE
Thursday, April 7 at 7:00 pm
Sunday, April 10 at 2:00 pm & 6:00 pm
Pricing
Register by November 30th and save 10%!
| Member | Before December 1st – $472.50 | After December 1st – $535.00 |
| Non Member | Before December 1st – $$535.50 | After December 1st – $595.00 |
A message from our Directors
Dear Community,
Each year I try to articulate as best as possible what makes our program different from the others. I’ve landed here today.
Our performers get to work with the best theater professionals in DFW, teaching our actors singing, dancing, and acting. At JPAS, beyond the passion and heart, we as a staff share with our students, we incorporate personal development and mindfulness into our arts education program. No doubt, this has had a positive effect on our actors’ confidence and social and emotional development. Our staff leads with compassion and looks for opportunities to turn a “regular” moment into a “teaching” moment.
Mary Poppins, JR has various meaningful themes webbed throughout this iconic show. The story embraces empowering life lessons such as Everything is Possible, It’s All In the Way You Look at Things, and There is a Whole World at Your Feet. These notable quotes resonates with so many of the fundamental beliefs we aim to instill in our actors.
During weekly rehearsals, we will address the various themes through conversation, meditation, and education. It will all artistically connect to the theatrical work our actors will learn: story and character-development, expressing emotions, telling a story through song and dance to name a few. By approaching the arts with this learning perspective, we bring our JPAS community together by encouraging our students to see life from new perspectives, to express themselves freely, and to learn from one another.
Best of all…being in JPAS is an experience your child we remember always. It is more than just participating in a performance. You get to magic theater magic, create a theater family, and grow personally, socially, and emotionally. I encourage you to sign your child up to be a part of this production. Please help spread the word and let’s let the world in on our special secret.
Shine Bright,
Alise Robinson
Director of J Performing Arts Space
Linda Leonard, Performance Director
Linda Leonard has directed at the JCC since 2000. She has been a professional director, choreographer, teacher, actor (AEA,SAG/AFTRA), singer, and dancer for over 45 years, here in the Metroplex and in NYC, Chicago, Los Angeles, and abroad. Linda was in the Broadway national tour of Cats. Linda has directed or choreographed for WaterTower Theatre, Stage West, Circle Theatre, Echo Theatre, CitiRep, and Theatre Three to name a few in Dallas and Fort Worth. Linda was the Education Director for WaterTower Theatre (3 years), is a professor at KD Conservatory, and her credits include award-winning roles such as Ann Richards (Critics Forum and Column Awards) and Aurora in The Kiss of The Spiderwoman (Leon Rabin, Column and Critics Forum Awards). Linda also has numerous credits in film and television, and is represented by The Horne Agency in Dallas/LA, and directed a web series about autism, “Saving Hope”, which premiered in March of 2019. Linda is dedicated to the process of creativity, nurturing, and empowering young artists in every aspect of the arts. She resides in Dallas with her talented husband, actor Bill Jenkins. She is grateful to Alise Robinson for all her wonderful work with JPAS.
Bruce Coleman, Performance Director
Bruce R. Coleman is an award winning Theatre Artist making his home in the DFW area. Bruce has worked for many local companies including The Dallas Children’s Theatre, Uptown Players, The Junior Players, Upstart Productions, Our Productions, Kitchen Dog Theatre, Undermain, The Pocket Sandwhich Theatre, New Theatre Company, Shakespeare Dallas, Stage West, Circle Theatre, Fort Worth Shakespeare in the Park and Main Stage Irving Las Colinas. Bruce has also enjoyed a twenty year artistic relationship with Theatre Three in Dallas, where he began as an intern.
MANDATORY PARENT MEETING | SUNDAY, JANUARY 23
More information coming soon
Please join Alise Robinson, JPAS Director for an important parent meeting on the first day of rehearsals.
Covid-19 JPAS Procedures
- Actors must wear masks at all times except when having a snack.
- All Actors will need to complete our online screening form prior to each rehearsal.
- Performers will need to bring a clearly labeled water bottle as we will not be using water fountains.
- Please bring hand sanitizer as well, although we have sanitizer positioned throughout the building.
- Our theater for live performances will have limited seating to ensure the safety of our guests and cast members.
The JCC will continue to monitor the state of the pandemic as well as updated orders from a local, state, or federal level.
George Stiles and Anthony Drewe
Timothy Allen McDonald
Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins JR.
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com
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