Upper School students shine in "Mary Poppins"

Upper School students shine in "Mary Poppins"

The cast and crew of Mary Poppins brought magic into Hale Theater with their terrific performances for this year’s Upper School fall musical.

Dozens of Thayer students took part in the production both on stage and off. The beloved musical (Music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman & Robert B. Sherman; Book by Julian Fellowes; New songs, additional music, and lyrics by George Stiles & Anthony Drewe; Co-created by Cameron MacKintosh) reminds us how fleeting these seasons of childhood are, how precious these moments with our small families can be, and what’s possible when we foster love in our homes with the best that is within us. 

Mary Poppins, the classic Disney film, celebrates its 60th anniversary this year after entertaining and uplifting audiences for generations. Upper School Theater Director Kelly Hines P ‘18, ‘19 served as director/producer, Upper School & Middle Arts Performing Arts Faculty Dan Alosa was the musical director, and Upper School Performing Arts Faculty John Crampton choreographed the production. Lyndsay Mingolelli ’26 was the student director and Noah Gibson ’25 was the stage manager.

CAST MEMBERS

Mary Poppins: Linda Murdock ‘25


Bert: Dan King ‘27
Jane Banks: Katherine Silvers ‘27
Michael Banks: Andrew Hernandez ‘28
Winifred Banks: Renee Martel ‘25
George Banks: Michael Sheehan ‘27
Mrs. Brill: Ana Sullivan ‘27
Robertson Ay: Oliver Massey ‘28
Bird Woman: Idalyn Chong ‘27
Park Keeper: Jack McDonough ‘27
Neleus: Lily Heaton ‘25
Queen Victoria: Lyndsay Mingolelli ‘26
Admiral Boom: Zach Sarmanian ‘26
Miss Lark: Katie Cedrone ‘27
Katie Nanna: Meghan Sloan ‘25
Miss Andrew: Catherine Woods ‘25

Mrs. Corry: Abbie Dupie ‘26
Annie: Katie Fortunato ‘28
Fannie: Aashrita Joga ‘27
John Northbook: Ryver Blackwell ‘25


Von Hussler: Jackson Lynch ‘28
Bank Chairman: Paige Johnson ‘26
Miss Smythe: Julia Yezukevich ‘25
Miss Marci: Lily Fallon ‘28
Miss Stacey: Teafilia Walton ‘28
Officer Monty: Luke Driscoll ‘25
Valentine: Ollie Berdick ‘28
Clown: Austin Archabal ‘27
Bunny: Janessa Barbosa ‘27
Bear: Mary Keleher ‘26
Raggedy Ann: Alyssa Durant ‘27
Monkey: Ciara Holland ‘26

Raggedy Andy: Ronan Lyman ‘27
Ballerina: Sidney Schneider ‘27

Vocal Troupe: Katie Cedrone ’27, Idalyn Chong ’27, Abbie Dupie ’26, Katie Fortunato ’28, Aashrita Joga ’27, Paige Johnson ’26, Lily Heaton ’25, Oliver Massey ’28, Katie McCarthy ’27, Jack McDonough ’27, Alyssa McGuirl ’26, Zach Sarmanian ’26, Meghan Sloan ’25, Ana Sullivan ’27, Catherine Woods ’25, Julia Yezukevich ‘25

Special Appearance By: the TA Boys Varsity Soccer Team

 

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