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Actors ready for Mary Poppins production

The sets are painted, the makeup and costumes ready and actors have their marks in place for the production of Mary Poppins set to open.
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Mary Poppins is set to start Friday

The sets are painted, the makeup and costumes ready and actors have their marks in place for the production of Mary Poppins set to open Friday, Nov. 27 at the United Church.

Hosted by Klaglahachie Fine Arts Society, the play is set for the next three weekends and leads Emma McCormick (Mary Poppins) and Perry Wilson (Bert) say they have enjoyed the production process.

“The transformation that the characters go through is very significant,” said McCormick.

“I didn’t expect the play to be as deep as it is,” she added.

One of the biggest challenges has been juggling technically difficult songs along with a high level of attentiveness needed for the dialogue. She added that the actors, production and others involved in the process have made this a memorable play.

Anyone familiar with Mary Poppins will remember Miss Andrew (Kyla Hoogers), nicknamed “The Holy Terror” who causes some worry among the Banks family. McCormick says attendees will enjoy the interaction between the two.

For Wilson it is the story line that is something to remember, “Because it’s a story of redemption that anyone can identify with. Plus it has a healthy dose of magic thrown in.”

He feels Mary Poppins and Bert are angels who provide some inspiration to people they interact with. The challenge, says Wilson, is to show the magic on a live stage. Despite those challenges, the actors and production crew have put together something memorable.

“It’s the kind of show you could watch three or four times and still get something out of it,” explained Wilson.

The well known play has one additional element in its decorations and display, explains director Kevin Ferguson. The production crew has added the element of Steampunk. Think 19th-century steam powered technology with aesthetic designs, it’s a visual display that adds a unique look to the production.

“It’s Mary like you’ve never seen her,” stated Ferguson.