Calling all students grades 4-12 who are interested in being in the spring musical: Mary Poppins!

Auditions are January 7, 8, 9, and 12 — see specifics below — after school. Audition packets follow the schedule, and they must be signed and filled out by both you and your parent/guardian.

This year, elementary students have the opportunity to audition for a main role: Jane and Michael Banks (keep in mind that junior high and senior high students also have the chance to audition for these two roles; casting decisions are based on auditions and how other roles are cast). Students who are interested should talk to their parents and discuss the responsibilities involved with a main role, including time commitment, memorizing lines, learning blocking and choreography, and more. Be sure that you are willing to take on this type of commitment before auditioning for one of these roles. See the Elementary Audition Form for more details.

Elementary Audition Form | Jr/Sr High Audition Form

Audition Schedule

January 7

• 3:15-4pm: Elementary Jane and Michael Banks auditions; students must prepare a song that is not from the show, and must either email their vocal track to Mrs. Nikkel (jnikkel@frcs.org) to use for their audition or bring a device to play the vocal track from. If you are emailing your track, please do so at least one day in advance of your audition. You must also prepare a one-minute monologue for the audition; students sign up for a 5-minute audition slot (sign up here)

January 8

• 3:15-5pm: Jr/Sr High ensemble; all students grades 7-12 who want to participate must attend, even if they are auditioning for a main role; the audition includes learning a short dance to be performed in a small group and singing in small groups
• Starting at 5:30pm: Jr/Sr High main and supporting roles; students must sign up for a 5-minute audition slot (the signup sheet is outside Mrs. Payne’s room) and prepare a 1-minute monologue and a song for the audition. students must prepare a song that is not from the show, and must either email their vocal track to Mrs. Nikkel (jnikkel@frcs.org) to use for their audition or bring a device to play the vocal track from. If you are emailing your track, please do so at least one day in advance of your audition.

January 9 from 3:15-6pm: Callbacks

• Students who auditioned for a main or supporting role will receive an email that will include a list of the students who have received a callback.  Not all who audition will receive a callback, but all will be in the show!
• Callbacks involve reading or singing with other students to see how different groupings fit together and interact with each other to find the best person for each role; an invitation to callbacks does not guarantee a main or supporting role.

Sunday, January 11

• The Jr/Sr High cast list will be announced through an email!
• All Jr/Sr High students who auditioned will receive the cast list as will parents of elementary students who auditioned for Jane or Michael Banks.

Monday, January 12

• 3:15-5pm: Elementary ensemble auditions; students will learn a short dance which they will perform in small groups for the audition. Those who audition will also sing with Mrs. Nikkel.

Wednesday, January 14

• Full cast and parent meeting
  • 3:15-5:15: Full junior and senior high cast read through in the PAC
  • 5:15-6:30: Jr/Sr High headshots, bios, and costume measurements
  • 5:45-6:30: Elementary headshots, bios, and costume measurements (Elementary parents should come with their student)
  • 6:30-7:30: Mandatory meeting for cast and parents (Jr/Sr High parents do not need to arrive until 6:30)

Audition Packets/Forms

Elementary Audition Form

Complete this form digitally, or print a physical copy here to fill out.

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Parent/Guardian Info and Permission

Submission of this form grants your child permission to audition for the 2026 FRCS Spring Musical, Mary Poppins.

Parent/Guardian Name *

First

Last

Parent/Guardian Email *

So we can email you a copy of this completed form.

Parent/Guardian Phone *

FEES: Cast fee for Elementary Ensemble is $150. Cast fee for main role (Jane or Michael Banks) is $300 (only charged if your student is cast in one of those roles). If your student is cast in the musical, fees are charged to your FACTS account on January 17 with an auto-draft date of January 27.

I have read the fees statement and agree to its terms. *

• I agree to fees & payment terms

Student Information

Student Name *

First

Last

Student Grade *--- Select Choice ---456

Student’s Height *

in feet and inches

Student’s T-shirt Size *--- Select Choice ---Youth SYouth MYouth LSMLXL

Do you plan to audition for Jane or Michael Banks (main role)? *

• No
• Yes

Previous Acting Experience *

Include any experience from the past three years, including the name of the show and the role you had.

Conflicts *

List any conflicts you have during the week that may overlap with rehearsal times, including weekly activities (such as sports or clubs) and one-time trips.

Student Commitment

• I understand that focusing in rehearsal and not causing distraction is imperative to reaching our goal of presenting the best show that we can. I will honor my directors and fellow cast members by being focused in rehearsal.
• I understand that cell phones are not allowed in rehearsals from 3:00 until when I am picked up.
• I understand that no food or drink may be brought into the PAC, except for water.
• I will help with cleaning the Dressing Rooms after rehearsals and performances.
• I understand that cell phones and iPads/computers are not allowed in dressing rooms.

Student’s Signature *

Clear Signature

For those auditioning for the role of Jane or Michael Banks

If you are an Elementary student auditioning for the role of Jane or Michael Banks, you and your parents need to read and sign this to confirm that you understand the commitment of the role you are auditioning for.

Jane and Michael appear throughout the show--in most of the scenes. If you are cast in one of these roles, you will likely be called to acting, singing and dancing rehearsals throughout the week (up to all 5 days!). You will have a significant number of lines to memorize as well as blocking and choreography to learn. We are not sure if these characters will be cast as senior high students or as junior high or elementary students. If we cast a younger student, we will do what we can to give you breaks and to bring you into blocking rehearsals after the older students have learned their parts (when we can).

Parents/Guardians, if your elementary student is cast, they will need your help running (practicing) their lines at home. Please sign below if you give your student permission to audition for and potentially receive one of these roles.

Student, please sign below acknowledging that you understand and are ready for the commitment that you would be making if you are cast in one of these roles.

Parent/Guardian Signature *

Clear Signature

read or and

Student Signature *

Clear Signature

Submit

Jr/Sr High Audition Form

Complete this form digitally, or print a physical copy here to fill it out. Secondary students completing the form digitally should be sure to read the Auditions Overview information and are welcome to familiarize themselves with the character breakdown.

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Name *

First

Last

Email *

Please use your @myfrcs.org email address

Grade *--- Select Choice ---789101112

Height *

in feet and inches

Parent phone number *

T-shirt Size *--- Select Choice ---Youth LSMLXL

Previous Acting Exerience *

List any shows from the past three years, including the name of the show and your role in it.

Casting

Tell us the role you are hoping to receive from your audition ranked by preference.

Do you want to audition for Jane or Michael Banks? *

• Yes - Jane Banks
• Yes - Michael Banks
• No

Please remember that the roles of Jane and Michael Banks will be filled with the person who best fits with the rest of the cast. If you are not cast in one of these roles, you will be in the ensemble, where there are opportunities to sing, dance, and act.

1st Choice *--- Select Choice ---Mary PoppinsWinifred BanksJane BanksMrs. BrillBertGeorge BanksMichael BanksRobertson AyBank ChairmanMiss AndrewBird WomanKatie NannaMiss LarkMiss SmytheMrs. CorryAdmiral BoomPolicemanPark KeeperNeleusVon HusslerJohn NorthbrookAny roleEnsemble

2nd Choice *--- Select Choice ---Mary PoppinsWinifred BanksJane BanksMrs. BrillBertGeorge BanksMichael BanksRobertson AyBank ChairmanMiss AndrewBird WomanKatie NannaMiss LarkMiss SmytheMrs. CorryAdmiral BoomPolicemanPark KeeperNeleusVon HusslerJohn NorthbrookAny roleEnsemble

3rd Choice *--- Select Choice ---Mary PoppinsWinifred BanksJane BanksMrs. BrillBertGeorge BanksMichael BanksRobertson AyBank ChairmanMiss AndrewBird WomanKatie NannaMiss LarkMiss SmytheMrs. CorryAdmiral BoomPolicemanPark KeeperNeleusVon HusslerJohn NorthbrookAny roleEnsemble

Are you willing to play a supporting role? *

• Yes
• No

Supporting roles may only involve one, maybe two scenes throughout the show with 2 or 3 lines total, they also participate in the ensemble.

Conflicts

List any conflicts you have during the week that overlap with rehearsal times, including regular activities and one-time trips.

Student Commitment

Banks? phone Jane

I agree to the following:

1. I will honor my directors and fellow cast members by arriving on time for rehearsal and ready to work.
2. I understand that focusing in rehearsal and not causing distraction is imperative to reaching our goal of presenting the best show that we can.
3. If an emergency arises and I cannot come to rehearsal, I will email Mrs. Rice at crice@frcs.org and the director I am scheduled to work with (Mrs. Payne at spayne@frcs.org, Mrs. Nikkel at jnikkel@frcs.org). I won’t ask a friend to communicate with the director for me.
4. I will memorize my lines and blocking by the deadline given.
5. I will stay in the PAC or Commons. I understand that I cannot roam freely in the school, go in the sound booth or go off site.
6. I understand that cell phones may not be on the stage. They will be taken for the remainder of rehearsal if they are onstage.
7. I understand that no food or drink may be brought into the PAC, except for water.
8. I won’t alter my appearance (haircut/dye) without consulting with the directors first. I know that part of casting may be in the style of my hair from auditions.
9. I know that I may be asked to provide basic costuming such as: pants, shoes or specific undergarments.
10. I will help with cleaning the PAC, Dressing Rooms, Commons etc after rehearsals and performances. I understand that I will receive a cleaning lunch detention at school if I leave without completing my task.
11. I understand that the cast will help with striking the set following the final performance.

If you are a Junior High student auditioning for the role of Jane or Michael Banks, you and your parents need to read and sign this section to confirm that you understand the commitment of the role you are auditioning for.

Jane and Michael appear throughout the show, in most of the scenes. If you are cast in one of these roles, you will likely be called to acting, singing and dancing rehearsals throughout the week (up to all 5 days!). You will have a lot of lines to memorize as well as blocking and choreography to learn. We are not sure if these characters will be cast as High School students or as Jr High/Elementary students. If we cast it as a younger student, we will do what we can to give you breaks and to bring you into blocking rehearsals after the older students have learned their parts (when we can).

Parents, if your Jr High student is cast they will need your help running (practicing) their lines at home. Please sign below if you give your student permission to audition for and potentially receive one of these roles.

Student Signature *

Clear Signature

Parent Signature *

Clear Signature

If your child is auditioning for Jane or Michael Banks

Submit