Mary Poppins Jr. in Lake Charles for Two More Performances

"Smarty Pants!" a young man yells as he falls to the ground trying to keep up dancing to a woman spelling out a long, peculiar word. Of course, this word, supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, has become common to the English language by now. That young man is none other than the chimney sweep, Bert, and the woman is Mary Poppins.

Bert is played by Clay Corley and Mary Poppins is played by Leslie Israel. These two are definitely two to keep your eye on when it comes to theatre. Clay has been in many local theatre productions prior to Mary Poppins, Jr. and has always had the talent it takes to stand out in a crowd. Leslie is wonderful and she captures the warmth and charm as well as the strictness of Mary Poppins very well. Also keep a look out for Scarlett Chaumont who plays Jane Banks.

Of course, this production would not go anywhere if it weren't for all of the wonderful cast and crew. Added to these three starring performers are Jaylin Williams as George Banks, Allie Snyder as Winifred Banks, Stuart Riviere as Michael Banks, Bailey Knowles as Katie Nana, Mattie Schaffer as Mrs. Brill, Abram Conner as Robertson Ay, Zach Benoit as Neleus Statue, Olivia Delano as Cupid Statue, Hailey Willeford as Bird Woman, Juliet Riviere as Miss Smythe, Cole Becton as Chairman, Tristan Wainwright as Von Hussler, Quiad Nichos as John Northbrook, Kaylee Carroll as Mrs. Corry. Mary Hope McDaniel as Miss Andrew, Elizabeth Campbell as Police Officer, and Dylan Freeman as Messenger.

The park strollers are played by Abram Connor, Ashlyn Gros, Bailey Knowles, Blair McManus, Bliss Nichols, Cooper Self, Duff Nichols, Dylan Freeman, Elisabeth Pettefer, Elizabeth Foster, Emma Menard, Hailey Willeford, Juliet Riviere, Kathryne Berken, Kayee Carroll, Kaylee Mayo, Mary Hope McDaniel, Mattie Schafer, Nioe Jade, Quaid Nichols, and Rachel Rqiquelmy. The honey bees are played by Amerial Ericon, Aubree Babas, Gabriela Barrios, Jolie Leubner, Maylee Rodgers, McKenzie Menard, Olivia Gibbs, and Randilyn LeJeune. The bank clerks are plays by Aaron Mayo, Ashlyn Gros, Bryton Malone, Cecleia Barrios, Christa Collier, Hunter Becton, Jordynn Mobley, and Kassie Piatt.

The show is choreographed and directed by Kristen Harrell and assistant directed by Taylor Trahan. The musical director is Virginia-Kate Jessen with Costumes by Maria Lewis and Make up by Chelle Martin. There are many more people that could be listed, but due to having limited time to write, I must wrap up by saying that the Show Coordinator is Brittany Menard.

You can see this show two more times in Lake Charles, Louisiana. It is playing at LaGrange Auditorium at LaGrange High School at 3420 Louisiana Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70605. The next times the show can be seen are Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 7pm and Sunday, November 11, 2018 at 3pm. Tickets are $12 at The Christian Youth Theatre Lake Charles page or $15 at the door.

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