Claresholm Arts Society completes casting for production of ‘Mary Poppins’

By Rob Vogt
The Claresholm Community Centre came alive withy song and dance this past weekend as the Claresholm Arts Society held auditions for their production of “Mary Poppins”.
Auditions were held on Friday, Sept. 13, and Saturday, Sept. 14, with the cast announced earlier this week.
“Mary Poppins” will take it audience on a trip to 1910 England.
Jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces everyone to the troubled Banks family.
Spoiled children, Jane and Michael, are faced with the prospect of a new nanny.
When a mysterious young woman appears, the family finds that she’s the answer to their prayers, but in the most peculiar way.
Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but they aren’t the only ones she has a profound effect upon.
Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that “anything can happen if you let it.”
Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins is an enchanting mixture of an irresistible story and unforgettable songs.
The cast is:
• Samantha Chatterton, Mary Poppins;
• Bradshaw McClung, Bert;
• Emery Blake, Jane Banks;
• Mark Penner, Michael Banks;
• Tom O’Dell, George Banks;
• Tracey Ohler, Winnifred Banks;
• Barb Bell, Miss Lark;
• Brody Hazelaar, Policeman;
• Loryn Plante, Mrs. Brill;
• Addy Wickett, Maid Alice;
• Nicole Larkin, Mrs. Corry;
• Michelle DeDominicis, Miss Andrews;
• Debbie Lozeman, Birdwoman;
• Stuart Sopal, Robertson Ay;
• Radon Chatterton, Admiral Boom;
• Doug Buist, Park Keeper;
• Gaven Moore, Mr. Northbrook;
• Rachel McGarry, Neleus;
• Janessa Boot, Queen Victoria;
• Ensemble:
– Amanda Wild;
– Heather Daley;
– Oakley Larkin;
– Bailey Alsgard;
– Emma Daley;
– Avalee Tuck;
– Ava Wild.
“Mary Poppins” takes the stage on Jan. 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, and 18.
Jan. 10 will be a dinner theatre; there will be two shows on Jan. 11, evening and matinee performances; a matinee on Jan. 12; and two shows on Jan. 18, with the matinee also being a dessert theatre.
Tickets go on sale in person at the Kinette Club of Claresholm Craft Fair and on Eventbrite on Nov. 16, 2024.