Audition for Mary Poppins

Thank you for your interest in auditioning for a GREAT show! If you’ve auditioned for us before, welcome back! If this is your first time auditioning at GREAT, we’re thrilled to have you! We are in our 27th season and are excited to add new people, new talent, and new voices to our company as well as welcome returning volunteers to our stages! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or you’ve never been on stage before, we encourage you to audition!

BE PART OF THE STORY 

More information about Mary Poppins auditions will be posted January 1st, and the initial audition will consist of singing, dancing, and reading for all auditionees. Vocal selections, monologues, and a choreo combination will be posted online, along with more information about how to prepare so you can be your most confident! 

KEY DATES

Information Session: January 8th from 7-8pm (via Zoom)

Audition Sign Up: Link will be posted January 1st

Auditions:
Located at our Helgeson Learning Lab– 710 Sundial Drive, Waite Park
Saturday, January 18th (10am-3pm) and Wednesday, January 22nd (6pm-9pm)

Callbacks: Saturday, January 25th (10am-3pm)

Cast Meeting: Wednesday, February 12th (6pm – 9pm)

Rehearsals: Every Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday (6-9pm) and some Saturdays (10am-3pm) starting on February 17th. Please note that not everyone is called for every rehearsal.

Tech/Dress Rehearsals: April 7th-10th (5-10pm)

Performances: 

• Friday, April 11th from 6:00p-10:00p (7:30p Performance)
• Saturday, April 12th from 12:30p-4:30p (2:00p Performance)
• Saturday, April 12th from 6:00p-10:00p (7:30p Performance)
• Sunday, April 14th from 12:30p-4:30p (2:00p Performance)
• Tuesday, April 15th from 8:00a-11:30a (9:30a Student Matinee)
• Tuesday, April 15th from 11:00a-2:00p (12:00p Student Matinee)
• Thursday, April 17th from 6:00p-10:00p (Hold) (2:00p Performance)
• Friday, April 18th from 6:00p-10:00p (7:30p ASL Performance)
• Saturday, April 19th from 12:30p-4:30p (2:00p Performance)
• Saturday, April 19th from 6:00p-10:00p (7:30p Performance w/Fundraiser)
• Tuesday, April 22nd from 8:00a-11:30a (9:30a Student Matinee)
• Tuesday, April 22nd from 11:00a-2:00p (12:00p Student Matinee)
• Friday, April 25th from 6:00p-10:00p (7:30p Performance)
• Saturday, April 26th from 12:30p-4:30p (2:00p Performance)
• Saturday, April 26th from 6:00p-10:00p (7:30p Performance)
• Sunday, April 27th from 12:30p-4:30p (2:00p Performance)

WHAT TO PREPARE

Character breakdown, what to prepare for auditions, and the link to sign up will be posted two weeks before auditions.

PRODUCTION TEAM
Director/Choreographer: Nickie Kromminga Hill & Kyle Weiler
Music Director: Brandon Nordhues
Scenic Designer: Mark Hennigs
Lighting Designer: Grant E. Merges
Costume Designer: Risa Alecci
Sound Designer: Steven Sanders
Properties Manager: Bonnie Bologna
Stage Manager: Grace Wright