Mary Poppins
by Wonder Theatre
May. 30 - May. 31
Auditions for a role in Mary Poppins with Wonder Theatre on May 30 through May 31.Mary Poppins Auditions: May 30 and May 31, 2026
Auditions are by sign-up only. Performers are to sign up for a time slot on either May 30th or May 31st. Do not sign up for more than one time slot. If all time slots are full, we will do our best to create additional ones, but we cannot guarantee it. If you need to cancel a time slot, please email alex@wondertheatre.org. Auditions will take place at the Wonder Theatre located at the Wonderland of the Americas, 4522 Fredericksburg Rd A90, Balcones Heights, TX 78201.
Please prepare a song that is 16-32 bars and is no longer than 2 minutes. Please bring sheet music with a vocal line and piano accompaniment; an accompanist will be provided. No tracked music or acappella singing will be allowed. Before the vocal portion of the audition, there will be a dance portion. Bring dance shoes and the appropriate clothing.
Closer to the audition day we will email everyone an audition form to fill out. Please have it filled out by 5/25. Please arrive early to sign in and make sure we have your audition form.
Auditions are only for those ages 18 and up. Performers will receive a small stipend for being in the shows. All youth roles in the season will be chosen from the Wonder Academy at a later date. Please note we do not work with equity contracts or pay for travel/housing expenses at this time.
Production Info
The ages listed below are approximate. Performers should be able to play and appear as those ages on stage. Gender is provided as a guide to how the character will be presented on stage. Individuals of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to audition.
Performances: Nov. 27 - Dec. 23 , 2026(Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 3 pm); additional shows on Dec 21, 22, and 23 at 7 pm.
Rehearsals Begin: October 12
Director: Chris Rodriguez
Assistant Director: Maggie Wilmoth
Choreographer: Dani Andrade
Music Director: Jane Haas
Character Breakdown
Mary Poppins:
Jane and Michael Banks's new nanny. She is extraordinary and strange, neat and tidy, delightfully vain yet particular, and sometimes a little frightening but always exciting. She is practically perfect in every way and always means what she says. A mezzo soprano with strong top notes, she should be able to move well. She can have a more traditional soprano sound, but precision and diction is the key.
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Female
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Age: 20s-30s
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Vocal range top: Gb3-C6.
Bert:
The narrator of the story, a good friend to Mary Poppins. An everyman, Bert has many occupations, including hurdy-gurdy player, sidewalk artist and chimney sweep. Bert watches over the children as well as the goings on in Cherry Tree Lane. He has charm, speaks with a Cockney accent and is a song-and-dance man.
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Male
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Age: 30s.
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Vocal range: B2-F#4.
George Banks:
The father to Jane and Michael Banks, is a banker to the very fiber of his being. Demanding "precision and order" in his household, he is a pipe-and-slippers man who doesn't have much to do with his children and believes that he had the perfect upbringing by his nanny, the cruel Miss Andrew. His emotional armor, however, conceals a sensitive soul. A baritone, George may speak-sing as necessary.
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Male
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Age: 40s.
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Vocal range: Bb2-Eb4.
Winifred Banks:
George's wife, Jane and Michael's mother. A former actress, she is a loving and distracted homemaker who is busy trying to live up to her husband's desire to only associate with "the best people" as well as be the model wife and mother. She suffers from the conflicting feelings that she's not up to the job of "being Mrs. Banks," yet, she is, and more. She has great warmth and simplicity to her tone.
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Female
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Age: 30s.
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Vocal range: A3-D5.
Katie Nanna:
Jane and Michael's nanny at the beginning of the show. Overwhelmed and upset, she has absolutely had her fill of the Banks children.
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Female
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Age: 30s.
Policeman:
A neighborhood fixture who is respected by and observant of households on his beat.
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Male
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Age: 30s.
Miss Lark:
The haughty next-door neighbor of the Banks family who treats her dog, Willoughby, as if they were a child.
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Female
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Age: 30s.
Admiral Boom:
A retired Royal Navy man and neighbor of the Banks family. A physically large man with a loud and booming voice, he speaks in Navy jargon and has a soft spot for his neighbor, Miss Lark. Can be any vocal range as needed. If Admiral Bloom doubles as the Banks Chairman, he can be a baritone.
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Male
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Age: 50s.
Mrs. Brill:
The housekeeper and cook for the Banks family. Overworked and harassed, she's always complaining that the house is understaffed. Her intimidating exterior is a cover for the warmth underneath. Mrs. Brill doesn't have a high opinion of nannies in general and Mary Poppins in particular. She does not have to be a strong singer.
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Female
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Age: 50s.
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Vocal range: F#3-D#5.
Robertson Ay:
The houseboy to the Banks family. Lazy, sleepy and grumbling, he never gets things right and believes himself to be useless. He doesn't do a lot of singing, but his "Spoonful" solo can be a fun surprise.
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Male
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Age: 20s.
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Vocal range: F3 G#4
Neleus:
The statue of a young boy posed with a dolphin in the park. Neleus was separated from his father, Poseidon, and misses him very much. A small and lonely being, he is very happy to befriend Jane and Michael. This role is a wonderful opportunity to feature one of the strong dancers in your ensemble.
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Male
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Age: Young Adult.
Bank Chairman:
The head of the bank where Mr. Banks is employed, is an Edwardian stuffed-shirt. He can speak/sing his lines if necessary.
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Male
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Age: 50s-60s.
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Vocal range: C3-D4
Miss Smythe:
The Bank Chairman's humorless secretary.
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Female
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Age: 40s.
Von Hussler:
A businessman seeking a loan from the bank for a shady business deal. He speaks with a German accent.
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Male
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Age: 30s.
John Northbrook:
An honest businessman seeking a loan to build a factory for his community. He speaks with an accent from Northern England.
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Male
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Age: 30s.
Bird Woman:
Covered in a patchwork of old shawls, and her pockets are stuffed with bags of crumbs for the birds. She tries to sell her crumbs for the birds. She tries to sell her crumbs to passersby, who ignore her as if she doesn't exist. Sings "Feed the Birds." There can be a gruff, folksy quality to her voice that reflects the hardness of her life.
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Female
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Age: 50s.
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Vocal range: Gb3-C5.
Mrs. Corry:
Owns a magical gingerbread shop. She is a mysterious woman of great age.
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Female
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Age: 40s.
Miss Andrew:
George's overbearing and scary nanny. With her bottle of nasty-tasting brimstone and treacle to keep naughty children in line, she is a bully who only knows one way of doing things - her way. A soprano with an alto belt, there can be some heaviness to her voice along with range.
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Female
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Age: 40s
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Vocal range: Gb3-F5.
Ensemble: Annie, Park Keeper, Fannie, Valentine, Mr. Punch, Doll, Chimney Sweeps, Toys, Parkgoers.
