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and places, you have to remember what
emotion you should be expressing.
Michael Banks-played by Abey Paul
(6th grade)
My whole experience in portraying Michael
was wonderful. I was really excited and
thrilled to be selected as Michael, but at
the same time I was deeply determined to
portray Michael in the very best manner and
get into his character.
The most exhilarating feeling about the
Bert (right)-played by Benedict
Jane Banks-played by Olivia Wania
Dichoso (8th grade)
(6 grade)
As Bert, I memorized the character's
What was it like having such a major role?
actually in the world of "Mary Poppins".
times but mostly exciting.
The most challenging part in playing this
What did you enjoy about the
that the audience was entertained with
lines in a very studious manner. Every
day after school, I would read my
script like it was a novel attempting to
comprehend and memorize the lines
given to me. When it came down to
understanding how to say those lines,
I simply analyzed the movies of the
actor Dick Van Dyke for inspiration
and how I would base my actions and
pronunciations. All in all, being Bert
was simply natural to me as my real
personality is very carefree and fun.
th
rehearsal was the choreography for all
the songs because it made me feel I was
Having such a big role was a little scary at
complex character was to make sure
rehearsal process?
Michael's childlike and stubborn behavior.
I really enjoyed the rehearsal process
Most of all, I had to be extremely vigilant
because there are smiles everywhere and
that I did not burst into laughter during the
we are all having a blast playing our roles.
show. Overall, I had a remarkable, amusing,
What was the most challenging part
and entertaining experience.
about playing Jane?
The most challenging part about being Jane
is she has many emotions at certain times
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