- By Adam Messinger
- Entertainment
Using a combination of magic and common sense, Mary Poppins must teach the troubled Banks family members how to value each other again. She takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren't the only ones whose perspective she changes. Everyone can learn a lesson or two from this practically perfect nanny. Themes explored include: Fantasy, Values, and Family.
Mary Poppins Jr. will be performed by students of the Next Generation School of Theatre, the Hangar Theatre's summer drama classes for grades 2-12. Next Generation students learn from professional artists who are also passionate about sharing their craft with local youth.
"This cast is one of the most talented that the creative team has seen in recent years," said Director Margaux Deverin. "They are dedicated actors--some had memorized all their lines by day two!--and are truly embracing the often hectic process of staging a successful performance in less than three weeks. These kids just 'get it' and we are just as excited as they are."
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