How to become a part of the Bundaberg Players Incorporated…
❖ Become a subscriber for 2020 For those who come to see most shows, becoming a Subscriber is a great idea. Annual Subscription is $90 per person (or $80 per person if paid before JAN 31) and entitles the subscriber to one ticket for each production on the Subscription List, which is a terrific saving. You get the added benefit of being able to book by phone, quote your name and subscription number and your tickets will be held at the Box Office until the day of the performance.
Annual Subscription forms for 2020 are available from the Box Office or website www.theplayhousetheatre.org.au
❖ Join the mailing list For those who simply wish to be informed about productions and when to make bookings. Forms are available at the Box Office, or call us on 4153 1904 and leave your details on the answering machine.
❖ Become a member Members are asked to participate in the group’s activities as a performer, backstage or behind the scenes. To find out more about becoming a Member please come and see us on Sunday mornings 9am to 12noon when we have our weekly working bees.
The Orchestra
Conductor .....................................................................Christopher Arnold
Piano/Keyboard 1 ...................................................... Courtney Anderson
Piano/Keyboard 2 ........................................................ Diane MacDonald
Bass .................................................................................. Rebekah Tonkin
Cello ....................................................................................... Jasmine Burt
Percussion .............................................................................. Greg Baxter
Reed 1 ........................................................................... Elizabeth Watters
Reed 2 .................................................................................. Corrine Darby
Reed 3 ............................................................................. Lleyton Peterson
Cornet ....................................................................................Aaron Hunter
Trumpet ............................................................................... Tom Anderson
BOOKING TIMES …
The box office opens the Sunday three weeks prior to opening night of each production.
BOX OFFICE HOURS ARE:
Saturday & Sunday 10am – 12noon
Bookings can be made during these t imes , either at the Theatre or by calling us on 07 4153 1904. Pay by Credit Card (MasterCard & Visa)
Tickets must always be collected at least half an hour prior to the performance.
ONLINE BOOKING ... Did you know that Bundaberg Players Inc has ONLINE booking?
For patrons wishing to pay by credit card you can book via the internet at www.theplayhousetheatre.org.au
BUNDABERG PLAYERS INCORPORATED MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 2019 President - Nigel Dick Vice-President - Karen Harris
Treasurer – Jan Sullivan Secretary – Trish Mears
Artistic Director – Rebecca Hutchins Music Director – Chris Arnold
Youth Theatre Director – Kyle Schneider Committee Members
Kim Dick Tracie Faithfull Phillip Fresta Lyndall Pratt Cheryl Ratcliffe
A Musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film
Original Music and Lyrics by
Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman
Book by
Julian Fellowes
New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics by
George Stiles and Anthony Drewe
Co-Created by
Cameron Mackintosh
Originally Produced by
Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher for Disney
Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia). All performance materials supplied by Hal Leonard Australia.
Directed by Bex Hutchins Assisted by Belinda Arnold
Musical Direction by Christopher Arnold
8 Performances only
From the Directors … The cast, crew and all of the Bundaberg Players supporting membership are pleased to present the final production for 2019, MARY POPPINS. We hope that you enjoy our intimate yet impressive staging of this intricate and complex show. I cannot even begin to count the hours of work by every department. I am constantly amazed at how we can transform our space from show to show, and MARY POPPINS is a huge testament to the talent on stage and off. From flying MARY POPPINS over the stage, to exploding ovens, this truly has been one SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIUS journey. A personal thanks to everyone who has played a role in bringing this vibrant and colourful musical to life. To our loyal subscribers and patrons who have supported us over the year we thank you and look forward to presenting more wonderful shows for you in 2020. Merry Christmas to all. Regards
Rebecca Hutchins
There will be an interval of 20 minutes between acts.
Refreshments- tea, coffee and soft drinks are available in the upstairs foyer.
Mary Poppins .......................................................................... Claire Finter
Bert .................................................................................. Brayden Rewald
George Banks ...................................................................... Timothy Greig
Winifred Banks .................................................................... Corrina Evans
Jane Banks .......................................................................... Lily Marschke
Michael Banks ......................................................................... Lincoln Kay
Mrs Brill .................................................................... Pretissha Harrichund
Miss Andrew ........................................................................... Jenn Ritchie
Robsertson Ay ...................................................................... Jacob Treloar
Park Keeper/Ensemble ................................................. Malcolm Quinlan
Admiral Boom ....................................................................... Phillip Fresta
Bank Chairman ........................................................................ Des Gellert
Bird Woman/Ensemble ........................................................ Lyndall Pratt
Featured Bird ....................................................................... Aimee Brooks
Policeman/Ensemble .................................................. Markham Chalker
Policeman/Ensemble ........................................................... Josh Furnish
Katie Nanna/Ensemble ............................................................... Erin Dell
Miss Lark/Ensemble ............................................................... Barb Fresta
Willoughby ............................................................................ Muffin Fresta
Northbrook/Ensemble ....................................................... Joshua Knight
Von Hussler/Ensemble ...................................................... Tim Heffernan
Mrs Corry/Ensemble ........................................................... Bonny Treloar
Miss Smythe/Ensemble .......................................................... Holly Fasso
Neleus/Ensemble ........................................................... Boen Robertson
Queen Victoria/Ensemble........................................................ Peg Gellert
Fannie Corry/Child Ensemble .............................................. Lily Esposito
Annie Corry/Child Ensemble ............................................... Elisabeth Pitt
Valentine/Ensemble ............................................................ Taylah Halpin
Teddy Bear/Ensemble ............................................................ Alana Clark
Ballerina/Ensemble .......................................................... Leisa Petersen
Raggedy Anne/Ensemble ................................................ Jamelia Barnes
Raggedy Andy/Ensemble ............................................... Cavannah Deller
Doll/Ensemble................................................................ Marianne Curran
Toy Soldier/Ensemble ............................................................. Mia Hornby
Park Statue/Ensemble .............................................................. Kurt Reid
Park Statue ......................................................................... Leonard Strub
Tappers Nicholas Arnold Kate Bielenberg Aimee Brooks
Deane Drinnen Charlotte Holden Alison Hornby
Mia Hornby Taylah Kelk Leisa Petersen
Ensemble – Park Strollers, Customers, Kite Flyers, Sweeps etc.
Helena Chandler Tracey Clark Jenny Duffy
Julie McGuiness Ayley Smith Matthew Stark
Isabella Stokes Andrea Tabart Deyarn Williams
Alexandra Wilson
Child Ensemble – Park Strollers, Customers, Kite Flyers, Sweeps etc.
Nicholas Arnold Evie Kay Nicholas Krebs
Arjun Singh Jocelyn Taylor
The Cast
Behind The Scenes ... Director Bex Hutchins Assistant to the Director Belinda Arnold Musical Director Christopher Arnold Choreographers Lynne Metz & Robyn Kent Set Design Nigel Dick Lighting & Technical Coordinator Richard Williams Lighting Design & Board Operator Kyle Schneider Lighting Riggers Kyle Schneider & Alana Clark Sound Board Operator Rhys Williams Projection Design & Operator Kyle Schneider Stage Manager Jenny Haack Crew Alex Clarke, Nigel Dick, Tracie Faithfull, Phillip Fresta Des Gellert, Karen Harris, Naomy Hoffman, Thomas Lawton Chloe Shewan, Leonard Strub, Ken Venus, Brett Vincent Flying Effect Riggers Gary Harris & Michael Harris Special Effects Props Nigel Dick, Tracie Faithfull Casper Meerman, Leonard Strub Wardrobe Coordinator Bernie Spink Wardrobe Assistants Kim Dick, Kim Gidall, Kirstie Gidall, Karen Harris Sharlene Peterson, Karen Venus Make-Up Eva McGrail, Madeleine Krebs, Sarah Krebs, Hayley Kruger & Cast Hair & Wig Coordinator Heather Shailer Dressers Kim Gidall, Kirstie Gidall, Bernie Spink Children’s Nannies Mary Dudman & Judith Hayhoe Construction Coordinator Nigel Dick Set Construction (Core Team) Phillip Fresta, Des Gellert, Gary Harris Joshua Knight, Thomas Lawton, Ken Peterson, Brayden Rewald Neville Saywell, Leonard Strub, Brett Vincent Set Decor Manager Tracie Faithfull Painting (Core Team) Jenny Duffy, Barb Fresta, Jenny Haack, Karen Harris Thomas Lawton, Brayden Rewald, Jenn Ritchie, Chloe Shewan, Sherilyn Strube, Brett Vincent Props Manager Tracie Faithfull Assistant Props Makers Jenny Duffy, Damien Faithfull, Barb Fresta Kim Gidall, Kirstie Gidall, Cheryl Ratcliffe
There are many other volunteers, not named, that came in for whatever time they could give to help in this mammoth production. Thank you!
Programme Tracie Faithfull Maître De Bob Adams FOH Coordinator Rhonda Cutmore Box Office Coordinator Philippa Williams Bar Coordinator Karen Harris Raffle Coordinator Kim Dick Kitchen Coordinators Lyndall Pratt & Pat Palu
THANK YOU to all our Members who volunteer their time
to put on each and every performance.
Bundaberg Players Incorporated is a proud testament to what a group of amateur theatrical volunteers can accomplish.
We would also like to THANK the following for their invaluable assistance in this production:
Greg Frampton Alisa Boisen Trevor Green
Andy McLucas Christie McLucas
LA Dance Academy Caneland Engineering
The out of control Banks children need a new nanny. A mysterious young woman appears, who is the answer to the family’s prayers, but in the most peculiar way. Mary Poppins takes the children on magical and memorable adventures, but even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that “anything can happen if you let it.”
History Mary Poppins is a musical with music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman (the Sherman Brothers) and additional music and lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, and a script by Julian Fellowes. The musical is based on the similarly titled Mary Poppins children's books by P. L. Travers and the 1964 Disney film, and is a fusion of various elements from the two, including songs from the film.
Setting – The Banks home, 17 Cherry Tree Lane, London and surrounds.
Time - Edwardian Era, 1910
Scenes ACT I ACT II Scene 1 - Rooftop, Street, Parlour Scene 1 - Street, Parlour Scene 2 - Parlour Scene 2 - Park Scene 3 - Nursery Scene 3 - Park Scene 4 - Park Scene 4 - Park Scene 5 - Parlour Scene 5 - Parlour Scene 6 - Street, Kitchen Scene 6 - Parlour Scene 7 - The Bank Scene 7 - Nursery Scene 8 - Cathedral Steps Scene 8 - Roof, Nursery, Parlour Scene 9 - Park Scene 9 - Parlour Scene 10 - Street, Parlour Scene 10 - Nursery Scene 11 - Nursery Scene 11 - Cathedral Steps, Bank Scene 12 - Roof Scene 12 - Park, Heavens Scene 13 - Park Scene 14 - Nursery
There will be a 20-minute interval between acts.
Musical Numbers ACT I ACT II 1. Prologue – Chim Chim Cher-ee 14. Cherry Tree Lane (Reprise) 2. Cherry Tree Lane (Part 1) 15. Brimstone and Treacle (Part 1) 3. The Perfect Nanny 16. Let's Go Fly a Kite 4. Cherry Tree Lane (Part 2) 17. Good for Nothing/ Being Mrs Banks 5. Practically Perfect 18. Brimstone and Treacle (Part 2) 5a. All Me Own Work 18a. Practically Perfect (Reprise) 6. Jolly Holiday 19. Step in Time 7. Let’s Hope She Will Stay 20. A Man Has Dreams (Reprise) 7a. Winds Do Change /A Spoonful of Sugar (Reprise) 8. A Spoonful of Sugar 21. Anything Can Happen Part 1 9. Precision and Order 21a. Give Us the Word 9a. A Man Has Dreams 22. Anything Can Happen Part 2 10. Feed the Birds 22a. The Best Yet 11. Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious 23. A Spoonful of Sugar Reprise 11a. Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious (Reprise) /The Winds May Blow 11b. Twists and Turns 12. Playing the Game 13. Chim Chim Cher-ee