**This stage adaptation is not a replica of the film, but an original musical filled with some of the most beloved songs & characters from both the film and books by P.L Traverse. Bringing this fantastic Broadway Musical to life will take a lot of creativity, teamwork and commitment from our students & parents. It will be a challenging yet incredibly fun experience for everyone involved. Don’t miss out!

2025/26 Committee Members & Show Producers:

Beth Fox - (President) dramaclub@hcssd.org
Heather Jensen - (Vice President) dramavp@hcssd.org
Laura Walmsley - (Treasure) dramatreasure@hcssd.org
Jennifer Potra - (Secretary) dramasecretary@hcssd.org
Laura Bennett - (Fundraising) dramafundraising@hcssd.org

2025/26 Creative Team:

Emily Wood - Director
Ximena Avalos - Assistant Director
Jenny Shippee - Music Director
Christa Beyenhof - Assistant Music Director
Stuart Hughes - Co-Choreographer
Megan Sims - Co-Choreographer

**Please contact dramaclub@hcssd.org for all general questions

The purpose of the HCS Drama Club is to give our students opportunities to perform in a theater setting while developing their communication skills, confidence, and God-given talents. While refining their abilities, we will encourage meaningful, Christ-centered relationships so our students can together be lights to the world, having the self-confidence to effectively communicate the truth of Christ and His salvation.

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10

The HCS Drama Club is made up of both our Cast Members (grades 1-12) and our Crew Members (grades 7-12). The Cast & Crew along with their parents will work together over the course of 4 months to prepare and perform a show for our community.
Being a part of the HCS Drama Club requires commitment, enthusiasm & team work! No experience needed, all are welcome who want to be a part of the club!
Cast Members are required to commit to weekly attendance of our rehearsals as well as working on memorization of the script as well as any music and choreography (if applicable) outside of rehearsals. Cast members are also required to attend all Tech Week Rehearsals as well as all Performances.
Our Crew Members are required to attend various Crew Meetings throughout the Drama Season as well as the two Wednesday rehearsals leading up to Tech Week and all rehearsals during Tech Week & all Performances.
All parents of Cast Members are required to participate in the Club by taking on a parent job during the Drama Season, Tech Week and Performances as well as attend a monthly parent meeting. At least one parent is required to attend all Tech Week and Performances.
Parents of students under the age of 10 are required to attend all rehearsals and supervise their young student.

Workshop - $25 per student
Crew Member Fee - $50 per student
Audition Fee - $50 per student
Cast Member Fee - $225 per student

Cast Member Family Discount - Families with more than 2 students participating will pay a discounted rate of $175 per all additional students

Audition fees will be credited towards Cast Member Fee for all students who join the Club.

Workshop - November 12, 2025 1-5pm
Parent Zoom Meeting - November 13, 2025 6:30pm
Auditions - December 2 & 3, 2025 9am-3pm
Call Backs - December 5, 2025 2-5:30pm

Rehearsals will begin Wednesday, January 7, 2026 from 2-5pm.
All Cast will rehearse every Wednesday, January-April from 2-5pm.
Select groups will be called Monday's, January-April from 4-6pm.
*Lead Roles might be asked to come in on the occasional Thursday from 2-5pm if needed.

Parent Meetings are every first Wednesday of Jan, Feb, March & April from 2-3pm.

Tech Week & Performances - April 27, 2026 - May 2, 2026

Wrap Party - May 6, 2026 2-5pm

*Parent Zoom Meeting is mandatory for every new drama club family. Parents must attend the meeting in order for their student to audition for a cast role or apply for a crew team.

Auditions, Callbacks & Rehearsals will take place at New Life Presbyterian in La Mesa.

Tech Week Rehearsals and All Performances will take place at Revive Church in El Cajon.

Interested in acting, singing & dancing on stage? Not only will the Cast get to do some really incredible dancing and sing amazing songs (some familiar & some brand new), but there are so many wonderful characters to play! Everyone who auditions gets a role & no experience necessary. The audition process is in order for our Director to place each student in the best role for the student and our show.
Auditions will require each student to come prepared, for a 5 minute time slot, with a side & song from the show.
Audition packets, including sides & song choices will be posted in November.

*The audition process is mandatory for ALL students wanting to join the Cast.

Cast Roles:
11 males roles
(Bert, George Banks, Micheal Banks, Policeman, Admiral Boom, Robertson Ay, Park Keeper, Neleus, Bank Chairman, Von Hussler, John Northbrook)

11 females roles
(Winifred Banks, Jane Banks, Katie Nanna, Miss Lark, Mrs. Brill, Mary Poppins, Queen Victoria, Miss Smythe, Bird Woman, Mrs. Corry, Miss Andrews)

Numerous Ensemble roles
Annie, Fannie, Valentine, Teddy Bear, Mr. Punch, Doll, Chimney Sweeps, Toys, Parkgoers, Townspeople

*Cast Members are required to attend all Tech Week Rehearsals & Performances

**Audition sign-ups open November 14th

Want to join Drama Club but prefer to be behind the scenes? The HCS Drama Club has 4 Crew Teams you can join!

Crew Teams:
Tech Team - This team runs the sound, stage lighting, spot lights, microphones & any slides for our show. Some roles require use of computers.

Backstage Team - This team works under our backstage manager moving sets on & off stage in-between scenes.

Running Team - Our runners are responsible for bringing our Cast Members to and from the greenrooms to the stage for their scenes.

Front House Team - The front house team makes candy leis and candy grams and sells them before each show and during intermission. They also help to pass out programs to our audience and are available to help with any needs that our concessions & box office parent teams might have.

Students interested in joining a Crew do not have to audition. They will be required to submit an application. The number of Crew applicants accepted will be determined by the needs of the show.

*Crew Members are required to attend all Tech Week Rehearsals & Performances

**Crew Application will be accepted starting November 14th