The third show of the 2015/2016 season, Mary Poppins, opens at the North Platte Community Playhouse on February 19, 2016.
Everyone’s favorite practically perfect nanny takes the stage in this “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” musical adventure directed by Scott Carlson & John Hales. The jack-of-all-trades, Bert, introduces us to 1910 England and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane & Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic, common sense and many memorable adventures, Mary Poppins teaches the family how to value each other again.
Performances are February 19, 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8:00 p.m. with Sunday matinees beginning at 2:00 p.m.
Ticket sales begin Monday, February 15, and can be purchased at the NPCP Box Office Monday-Friday Noon-5:00 p.m., online at www.northplattecommunityplayhouse.com or at the door prior to each performance. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children and students. Special pricing is available for groups of 10 or more.
The community can get involved in the production by sponsoring a character. The cost to sponsor a character is $100, and the sponsor’s name will appear in the program with the actor’s bio. This will help offset some of the expenses created with the elaborate costuming of this show. Interested persons can contact the NPCP at 308-532-5889 for more information.
This production is made possible by the financial support of Nebraskaland National Bank, The Nebraska Arts Council and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment for the Arts.
The Cast
Bert-Adam Odle
George Banks-Scott Odle
Winifred Banks-Traci Sawyer
Jane Banks-Madeline Daup
Michael Banks-Jennings Greenfield
Katie Nanna-Val Hiser
Policeman-Seth Vapenik
Miss Lark-Shelly Deardoff
Admiral Boom-Roy Lawton
Mrs. Brill-Bea Webster
Robertson Ay-Matt Pederson
Mary Poppins-Mari Gesinski
Park Keeper-Darrell Drullinger
Neleus-Tanner Hood
Queen Victoria-Tia San Miguel
Bank Chairman-Roy Lawton
Miss Smythe-Kayla Turner
Von Hussler-Tyler Cronin
John Northbrook-Justin Morgan
Bird Woman-Anne Schmit
Mrs. Corry-Lou Cox-Fornander
Fannie-Ashley Aloi
Annie-Starla Arensdorf
Valentine-Daniel Wardyn
Teddy Bear-Justin Morgan
Mr. Punch-Morris Turner
Doll-Lindsey Mikkelsen
Miss Andrew-Tiffany Wood
Ensemble: Thomas Bartling, Phillip Ryan, John Petit, Lisa Hodgen, Toni Guthrie, Bailey Hiser, Shandell Sims, Becki Wardyn
Childrens Ensemble: Riley Aloi, Ashlyn Carlson, Kaylee Carlson, Evan Fidler, Rachel Fidler, Ellie Gaedke, Aspen Golter, Henry Smith, Dakota Guthrie, Ella Harmon, Emily Kammerer, Sam Mackley, Olivia Phillips, Ally Pierce, Story Rasby, Shaydyn Rasby, Taylor Rossell, Jessie Rudolph, Hallie Sexson, Alexandra Thompson, Rei Wood, Rachel Young, Nic Zurn