Mary Poppins
Shoreline Musical Theatre Society presented, "Mary Poppins", November 21-23, 2019 at the Tidemark Theatre.
Set in 1910 during the Edwardian period, the musical’s stage adaptation is based on the original show with the original songs and characters but with a new take on the aspects of the story keeping the charm and poignancy of the old with a freshness that, in many ways, makes it resonate more deeply. One of the greatest occurs with “Feed the Birds.” Following a scene at George Banks’ office – a bank of intimidating proportions – in which Jane asks a single, pointed question of her father about recognising value, Mary takes Jane and Michael past St. Paul’s Cathedral. On its steps they meet the Bird Woman. Jane is ready to dismiss this old lady in rags, but Mary ensures the children stop and listen to her. The Bird Woman sings the Sherman Brothers’ classic, “Feed the Birds,” which was first heard in the movie.
The words resonate deeply and in new ways in the stage version, following the interactions – and transactions – that have just occurred. The song, now more clearly than ever, articulates something essential to this story and to us, the audience - the importance of gestures of kindness and compassion. Central to both the original film and the new imagining is the recognition by all of the role individuals, institutions, and businesses large & small play in creating a caring family and community.
The words resonate deeply and in new ways in the stage version, following the interactions – and transactions – that have just occurred. The song, now more clearly than ever, articulates something essential to this story and to us, the audience - the importance of gestures of kindness and compassion. Central to both the original film and the new imagining is the recognition by all of the role individuals, institutions, and businesses large & small play in creating a caring family and community.
Character Descriptions
Groups of Characters
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Cast Members
Ensembles/Chorus: Heather Anderson, Marie Anderson, Shannon Baikie, Nancy Belliveau, Caleb Beselt, Grace Beselt, Shauna-Marie Bevington, Jim Bifano, Karen Booth, Glen Clark, Jen Cody Bill, Bryan Falk, Orsi Foldesi, Brad Gibson, Jaime Gibson, Patricia Harvey, Ashley Hogg, Laura Johnston, Victor Jordan, Brenda Kobzey, Anne Koebel, Judith McFarlane, Keely Myles, Jim Norman, Tim Petkau, Jo-Anne Preston, Heather Reed, Katelyn Schulz, Deb Simpson, Lisa Spetifore, Alistair Taylor, Hannah Taylor, Emma Teufel Production Team
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