Dandylyon Drama announces Mary Poppins to kick off new summer stage for Kids and Adults

Founded in 2007 by Artistic Director (and local mom), Melani Lyons, Dandylyon Drama brings the performing arts into area schools through afterschool enrichment programs and school musicals.

This summer, Dandylyon Drama is proud to announce their brand-new Summer Stage, which invites children and adults to take the stage. Kicking the new program off is the beloved musical Mary Poppins.

Kids (ages 7 and up) and adults are invited to audition and participate in the Dandylyon Drama Summer Stage evening theatre “camp” that runs June 15-August 7, 2015 with rehearsals 2-3 times a week to work around everyone’s busy summer vacation time.

Throughout the summer, Dandylyon Drama runs several week-long theatre camps in different locations in Shoreline for young performers ages 3-18. Summer Stage is an opportunity to bring people of all ages together to learn, play, rehearse and perform together for the community. It also offers a unique chance for parents and their children to perform on the same stage while developing their skills and deepening their appreciation for live theatre.

"So often we have parents and teens approach us after our elementary shows who love what we do!” says Lyons, “Some wish that our program had been available when they were younger. Many of them have great memories of their own experiences in plays and musicals and have ‘given up’ on the arts because they're parents now. This is an opportunity for families to act together.”

Auditions are scheduled for Monday, May 4th and Tuesday, May 5th (6:00pm-10:00pm), with call-backs later in the week. Rehearsals run June 15th to August 5th (2-3 evenings a week) with performances at Shorewood High School August 6th-8th, 2015.

Participation fees are $350 (for ages 7-18) and $100 for adults with a $100 discount offered for families who volunteer at least 15 hours towards the production.

The Summer Stage production of Mary Poppins will be directed by Bailey Robert, with musical direction by Rob Jones and choreography by Thera Langham Knapp, under producing team Dani VonGunten, Preston Moore and Felicia Forrest.

Audition requirements, audition registration and more information at Dandylyon Drama Summer Stage.