The Academy presents “Mary Poppins!”
“Let’s go fly a kite!”
We are sooooo excited to bring this re-imagined classic back to the Academy stage!
This musical theatre version of one of the most popular Disney movies of all time played for over 2,500 performances on Broadway and received multiple Olivier and Tony Awards nominations. A collaboration between Disney and Cameron Mackintosh, the show involves a plot that mixes the Disney film with the original PL Travers books in a practically perfect way!
Once again, Bert, that jack-of-all trades, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. 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 must teach the 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.”
Mary Poppins is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs and breathtaking dance numbers.
What a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Fall it’s going to be!
Original Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman & Robert B. Sherman
Book by Julian Fellowes
New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics
by George Stiles Anthony Drewe
Co-Created by Cameron Mackintosh
A Musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney film
Produced with permission from Music Theatre International
Two separate workshops – choose which one works best for you! Or join both workshops!
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- Students registered for the “Act 1” workshop will be cast in a feature role in Act 1, as well as participate as a chorus member in Act 2.
- Students registered for the “Act 2” workshop will be cast in a feature role in Act 2, as well as participate as a chorus member in Act 1.
- Students registered for the “Act 1 & Act 2” workshop will be cast in 2 feature roles – one in Act 1, and one in Act 2 – these may be the same, or different, roles.
- Each student is guaranteed at least one singing solo, if they wish it, as well as a character with lines. All students will have the opportunity to participate in choreography.
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Please note that it is the Academy’s belief that every student is talented, and is a star! Each student will receive a feature role in the production, and will have their special time in the spotlight.
Act 1 Workshop: Thursdays, 4:30 – 6:30 pm
[Act 1 is currently sold out, but there is a waiting list. Please contact us directly at musictheatre.info@gmail.com to be included on the list.]
Act 2 Workshop: Thursdays, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
[Act 2 is currently sold out, but there is a waiting list. Please contact us directly at musictheatre.info@gmail.com to be included on the list.]
October 17 – December 5 (no workshop on Halloween – Thursday, Oct 31)
Rehearsals at: Ukrainian Banquet and Convention Hall – 1000 Byron Ave., Ottawa
Final performance: Sunday, December 8 at 4:00 pm at the Gladstone Theatre, 910 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa
Ages: 7 – 19
Fees: Act 1 Workshop or Act 2 Workshop – $425/ Both Act 1 & 2 workshops – $695
(Includes all workshop materials, script, and costume – HST exempt.
Participants must provide own black performance shoes.)
For more information on workshop structure click here.
Click on the image below to begin registration:
Refund Policy: Due to the high expenses of these specialized workshops, which need to be spent far in advance of each program in order for them to proceed, all workshop fees are payable in full at the time of registration. In the case of extraordinary circumstances (e.g. emergency medical situations) a refund of the workshop fees, less an administrative fee ($100) may be requested in writing.
Thank you for your understanding.