ABOUT THE SHOW:

Based on the beloved Broadway musical and classic Disney story, Mary Poppins is a heartwarming and magical journey about the power of family, connection, and rediscovering joy.

Set in London, the story follows the Banks family, who have slowly drifted apart amidst the pressures of work, expectations, and growing up. When the mysterious and practically perfect Mary Poppins arrives at Number Seventeen Cherry Tree Lane, she takes Jane, Michael, and their parents on an unforgettable adventure filled with imagination, wonder, and life lessons that begin to heal and rebuild their family bond.

With soaring music, dazzling dance numbers, unforgettable characters, and a touch of magic, Mary Poppins reminds audiences that sometimes the most important thing is simply being together.

Note: This production will feature an expanded version of the script and several extended musical numbers to create a fuller, more dynamic theatrical experience for performers and audiences alike.

 

AUDITION BLUEPRINT CLASS:

Join us on Friday, May 29th, 6-8pm for an audition prep class! Hear directly from our creative team about how to best prepare for your audition. Recommended for ages 12+. Cost is $65. You can register here: AUDITION BLUEPRINT

 

AUDITION + CALLBACK TIMELINE

Please complete and submit the audition form by June 5th at 8:00 PM.

Youth Ensemble + Jane & Michael Auditions

Recommended for performers ages 6–11

Young performers interested in being considered for the Youth Ensemble or the roles of Jane and Michael are invited to attend a fun, low-stress group audition experience on:

Saturday, June 6th | 9:00–10:00 AM

This audition will be run in a class-style format designed to feel educational, encouraging, and developmentally appropriate for this age group. While students participate in singing and movement activities, our creative team will also be assessing performers for potential casting.

Performers will explore and work on:
“Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” (3:00–3:28)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIIsF5Q2USQ

We encourage performers to become familiar with the selection before attending, though memorization is not required.

Teen Auditions

Recommended for performers ages 12+

Performers interested in being considered for teen and adult roles should sign up for a 15-minute audition slot on:

Saturday, June 6th | 10:30 AM–1:30 PM

Auditions will be held in small groups of approximately 5 performers per time slot.

Please prepare:

• A 32-bar cut (approximately 1 minute) of a song in the style or likeness of the musical
• A device that can plug in and play your accompaniment track

Dance Call + Callbacks

Sunday | 2:30–6:30 PM

All performers who receive a callback, as well as performers with strong dance experience, are expected to attend the dance call.

Dance Call: 2:30–4:00 PM
(Tap + Jazz)

Callbacks: 4:00–6:30 PM

Anyone called back should plan to stay for the full callback session.

PRODUCTION FEES + DEPOSITS

A $200 production deposit is due with each audition submission. This deposit will be applied toward production fees if cast. If not cast, the deposit will be fully refunded.

Production Fees

• Youth Ensemble: $350 total
  ($200 deposit + $150 remaining balance)
• All Other Cast Members: $450 total
  ($200 deposit + $250 remaining balance)
• Need-based scholarship applications are available upon request-email productions@projectperformer.com. Scholarship requests must be submitted prior to auditions in order to be considered.

On the audition form, performers will indicate which roles they are willing to accept.

• If a performer is offered a role they indicated they are willing to accept, the $200 deposit becomes non-refundable.
• Performers will only be considered for roles they indicate they are willing to accept on their audition application, including principal roles and ensemble.
• If a performer indicates they are only interested in a specific role and is not cast in that role, the deposit will be refunded.

Our goal is to create a thoughtful and intentional casting process for both families and the creative team.

CASTING TIMELINE

Cast list will be posted by Sunday, June 14th at 6:00 PM.

Rehearsals begin 8/15 and will generally take place Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 AM–3:00 PM through 10/11. Not all performers will be called for every rehearsal.

Tech + Performance Week: 10/18–10/24

Mandatory Parent Meeting:
8/15 | 2:30–3:00 PM

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

• Ages 6–18 (based on age as of first rehearsal on 8/15)
• Completed audition sign-up form
• Uploaded headshot and resume

CALLBACKS

In-person callbacks will be held at Project Performer in Encinitas. Performers will be notified of any callback immediately following their audition.  

Callback materials and instructions will be provided at auditions on 6/6.

CLASS REQUIREMENT

All cast members are required to be enrolled in at least one class at Project Performer from August 10th through October 31st.

Please note: Production fees do not include class tuition.

Class schedule can be found HERE.

MANDATORY PARENT + CAST MEETING

Sunday, August 15th | 2:30–3:00 PM
Project Performer

At least one parent or guardian must attend.

VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT

Parent volunteers are essential to the success of the production.

Each family is required to:

• Serve on one committee
• Volunteer for 2 tech week rehearsals
• Volunteer for 2 performances

Some volunteer responsibilities are limited to tech week and performances, while others may begin during the rehearsal process.

Families who wish to opt out of volunteer commitments may do so for a $100 opt-out fee.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE + LOCATIONS

We will not call the full cast for every rehearsal. Once casting is finalized and conflicts are reviewed, rehearsal schedules will be adjusted so performers are only called when needed.

Please list ALL conflicts on your audition form prior to auditions. Conflicts not listed in advance may not be approved and could impact participation in the production.

No conflicts will be accepted during Tech + Performance Week (10/18–10/24).

Rehearsal Location
Project Performer

Tech + Performance Venue
The Grand Ritz
301 E Grand Ave
Escondido, CA 92025

Please refer to the Conflicts and Scheduling section for the tentative rehearsal calendar.

Youth Ensemble performers will rehearse:
• Saturdays from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM (11:00am-3:00pm on 10/3 and 10/10)
• 8/15–10/10

 

CASTING + REFUND POLICIES

Submission of an audition form does not guarantee casting in the production, and Project Performer Productions cannot guarantee specific roles.

By auditioning, performers are committing to fully participating in the production process.

All conflicts must be listed on the audition form prior to auditions. Absences or tardiness not listed as conflicts will be considered unexcused.

• One unexcused absence/tardy: understudy may be assigned and/or performer may be removed from scenes
• Two unexcused absences/tardies: understudy may perform in half of scheduled performances
• Three unexcused absences/tardies: performer may be removed from the production entirely

All production fees are non-refundable.

MEET THE DIRECTOR:

Wilfred Paloma (Director) is an Actors’ Equity Association member with an M.A. in Theatre Arts from San Diego State University and a B.A. in Theatre Performance; graduate of the MCIT Acting Studio. Currently a San Diego State University Graduate candidate in Musical Theatre MFA program. Past credits include: Light Years Away (La Jolla Playhouse), Eighty-Sixed (Diversionary), Oh Wonderous Night (SeaWorld), Full Monty (SDSU), and A Semicolon is a Double (Scripps Ranch Theatre). Directing credits include: Kasama (Southwestern College), Potion (Moxie Theatre), and School of Rock (Junior Theatre). Choreographer credits include: Hunchback of Notre Dame (Junior Theatre), Lion King Jr. (Young Actor’s Theatre), Shrek (Our Lady of Peace Academy), and Hall Pass (Blindspot Collective). Wilfred is an Adjunct Professor at Grossmont College and Southwestern College. Wilfred directed the 2022 TeenVersionary program, a Devised Theatre piece which performed as part of the 2022 LGBTQIA+ Pride Festival. Listen to Wilfred on Spotify featured in the original cast recording of The Things We Never Say written by Thomas Hodges. Instagram @wilfred_paloma; wilfredpaloma.com

   

 

MEET THE YOUTH DIRECTOR:

Brittany Carrillo (Youth Director) is thrilled to be working with P3!  She has been an educator for 7+ years with Project Performer, the Grossmont Union School District, North Coast Repertory Theatre Camp, and Pacific Ridge Middle School. Musical Theatre Credits: Mary in Natasha, Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812 (Cygnet Theatre), Rapunzel/Step Mother in Into the Woods & Adrie/Swing in Beehive: The 60’s Musical (New Village Arts), Rachel in Karaoke Dreams (Blindspot Co.), Amy in Company (Coronado Playhouse), Woman One in Songs for a New World (Oceanside Theatre Company). Plays: Billie in Unnecessary Farce (Scripps Ranch Theatre), Belen in La Lucha (La Jolla Playhouse & Optika Moderna), Hermione in Shakespeare's Winter's Tale (Grossmont College)

MEET THE MUSIC DIRECTOR:

Matt Ignacio (Music Director) has musically directed productions with theatre companies and schools all over San Diego including: Blindspot Collective, Center Stage Productions, JCompany, San Diego Musical Theatre, Teatro San Diego, Tenth Avenue Arts, and Young Actors’ Theatre. Matt’s the artistic director and chorus leader for Tremble Clefs, a singing therapy program for people living with Parkinson’s. He also directs the Glenaires choir at La Costa Glen and serves as music director at St. John of the Cross Church. A San Diego native, Matt performs as a vocalist and musician throughout the county, as a founding member of a cappella groups the San Diego Zoo Explorers and the Seaside Serenaders, as well as with the Tinseltone Carolers. mattignacio.com

 

MEET THE CO-CHOREOGRAPHER:

Elise Schaffroth (co-choreographer) has been teaching at Project Performer since its founding in 2021 and is a nationally award-winning competitive dancer with extensive training in contemporary, tap, lyrical, ballet, hip hop, and jazz. Known for her innovative and emotionally resonant choreography, Elise has earned numerous choreography awards on competition stages across the country. Beyond her technical expertise, Elise is passionate about inspiring the next generation of dancers through a holistic approach that combines strong technique, physical wellness, and mental resilience. Her classes are energetic, challenging, and empowering—designed to help dancers grow not only in skill, but in confidence and self-awareness.

 

MEET THE CO-CHOREOGRAPHER & ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR:

Charlotte Bridant (Choreographer) is a San Diego-based Choreographer, Educator, and Performer. She has studied theatre and dance in both the United States (SDSU) and South Korea (성균관대학교), being in the first cohort of students to receive the K-pop Creator Certificate to teach K-pop dance and theory. Her choreography credits include three other shows at Project Performer (Legally Blonde Jr, 13 Jr, and Shrek Jr), as well as other projects at San Diego State University, including Twelfth Night, Eurydice, and Evening Primrose. Some of her performance credits include Ziggy, Stardust, and Me (Ms. Dulick), Cabaret (Helga), If/Then (Josh), In a Sunshine State (Swing), and One Past Midnight (Ensemble). She is deeply passionate about the arts and education and strives to create a learning environment to best help her students grow and feel good in themselves as young artists and people. She has her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Education and hopes to inspire the next generation of theatre makers and dancers. She is so proud of all her students. Thank you so much for supporting them! Enjoy the show!

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