The last two audition dates for Hamilton-Gibson’s summer musical “Mary Poppins” are at 6:30 p.m. this Friday, April 28 and at 10:30 a.m. this Saturday, April 29 in the Warehouse Theatre at 3 Central Avenue in Wellsboro.

“This musical features 28 roles, including the main characters plus many smaller roles. In addition, there is a large chorus composed of strong singers and dancers,” said Director Thomas Putnam.

Most roles are for adults but high school students can play some of them. To play Jane and Michael Banks, children must have strong speaking and singing voices. 

The production is open to all races and creeds. No acting, singing or dancing experience is necessary. The ability to read music is also not required.

Those who are auditioning are asked to go to the HG website at www.hamiltongibson.org and from the show’s songs that are posted there choose two to sing.

Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s “Mary Poppins” mixes an irresistible story and unforgettable songs, such as “A Spoonful of Sugar”, “Feed the Birds”, “Let’s Go Fly a Kite” and “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” with breathtaking dance numbers and astonishing stagecraft.

Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before the arrival of Mary Poppins. She takes them on magical and memorable adventures, but the children 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.”

The main characters are: Mary Poppins, the Banks’ children’s new nanny; Bert, the narrator, a good friend to Mary Poppins and a song-and-dance man; the members of the Banks family, including George Banks (father), Winifred Banks (mother), Jane Banks (daughter) and Michael Banks (son); Mrs. Brill, the Banks’ family housekeeper and cook; and Admiral Boom, the Banks’ family neighbor.

The original production of this musical delighted Broadway audiences for 2,619 performances from the opening in November of 2006 to the closing in March of 2013 and earned nominations for seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

Performances will be Thursday through Sunday, July 13, 14, 15 and 16 at Straughn Auditorium on the Mansfield University campus.

Individuals who cannot audition at a scheduled time but want to try out or those seeking more information, can call the H-G office at 570-724-2079  or email hamgib@gmail.com.