SLIPPERY ROCK — Slippery Rock High School in conjunction with Slippery Rock Area Parks and Recreation will present Mary Poppins at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the Slippery Rock High School Auditorium, 201 Kiester Road.

Allison Dalcamo is the director and choreographer.

Kevin Shields is the vocal director, and Les Fine is the orchestra director.

Mary Messer is the producer, Rob Shidemantle and Mike Brenneman did set construction and Rachel Martin is the fly operator.

Ashley Rodgers is the student choreographer, while Becky Lindey and Janet Waag are in charge of costumes. Alex Franco is in charge of props.

The student directors are Nicole Cardello and Anna Schiller.

PLOT SYNOPSIS

In 1910 London, Bert, a man of many trades, acquaints us with the troubled Banks family of No. 17 Cherry Tree Lane. The children, Jane and Michael, have driven off yet another nanny with their naughty behavior;

Their father, George, is absent in their lives and demands order and precision from his wife, Winifred, who feels inferior in her role as a wife and mother. Mary Poppins suddenly appears on their doorstep as a new nanny at just the right moment.

Confident and decisive, she knows she must use common sense and a bit of magic to teach this family to value each other again.

Mary Poppins takes the children on a walk to the park where they meet Bert who encourages them to see the magic that Mary can add to everyday life.

As Mary Poppins begins to win over Jane and Michael, Winifred continues to feel she is a disappointment to her husband. Little by little, Mary Poppins begins to help her also see the joy in life.

Helping George is still a challenge. He faces pressure in his job as a banker and, because of a business decision, is placed on suspension with no pay.

Mary Poppins realizes this family is not yet ready for the lessons she has to teach them and leaves for a while.

But Mary Poppins reappears just in time and surprises everyone with her return.

The children are thrilled to see her and are soon magically whisked up the chimney where they meet Bert and his fellow chimney sweeps.

George meets with the bank's board of directors and learns they are actually promoting him instead of firing him because of the results of the business decision he made.

Winifred appears, and side-by-side they walk the streets of London, while Mary Poppins takes Jane and Michael on one last magical adventure into the night sky.

FOR TICKETS

Tickets are $8 and can be purchased at www.showtix4u.com. Search for “Slippery Rock” on the site to find tickets. For more information, call Slippery Rock Parks and Recreation at 724-794-8180.

CAST

(In order of appearance)

Bert, Jace Franco; Michael Banks, Caillie Kracht; Katie Nanna, Megan Burr; Jane Banks, Kendra Shidemantle; Policeman, Joe Aloisio; Miss Lark, Ashley Rodgers; Admiral Boom, Connor Scott;

Mrs. Brill, Calla Martin; Winifred Banks, Shayna Lindey; Robertson Ay, Jim Brenneman; George Banks, Elliot McIlwain; Mary Poppins, Emma Magliocca; Park Keeper, Jim Brenneman; Neleus, Marcus Howell;

Queen Victoria, Megan Burr; Miss Smythe, Meg Salizonni; Chairman, Jim Brenneman; Von Hussler, Connor Scott; John Northbrook, Jacob Cranmer;

Bird Woman, Morgan Waag; Mrs. Corry, Emily Novak; Annie, Jordan Simmons; Fannie, Leah Harris; Valentine, Madigan Roxberry; Doll, Jordan Simmons; Teddy, Katie Griffith; Mr. Punch, Aislinn Foran; and Miss Andrew, Hannah Confer.

FEATURED DANCERS

Ashley Rodgers, Aislinn Foran, Morgan Waag, Aizlynn Riefer, Abby Self, Tiffany Madison, Anna Christy, Meg Salizzoni and Qin Raisley.

Ensemble

Emily Sarver, Jacob Cranmer, Alayna Denholm, Grace Sybert, Constance Schiller, Alexej Banjak, Ella Swigart, Hayden Fritz, Jordan Davis, Leah Harris, Jacob Snyder and Kalleigh Miller.

STAGE CREW

Haley Stoughton, Dakota Crall, Heidi Dougherty, Jordan Longdon, Keven Rall, Zach Frazier, Katy McWhorter, Lizzie Foster, Connor Scott, Cara Dalcamo, Ryan Dorrier, Abby Comes, Jordan Davis, Lillian Hunt, Leah Harris, Corey Butler, Greg Pritts, George Heasley, Jim Brenneman, Maddie Taggart, Ben Hemphill, Carman Dietz and Hannah Vanater.

SET CONSTRUCTION

Haley Stoughton, Dakota Crall, Jordan Longdon, Heidi Dougherty, Ryan Dorrier, Katy McWhorter, Leah Harris, Abby Comes, Quinn Cypher, Amiah Darling, Cara Dalcamo, Jim Brenneman and Marcus Howell.