Published March 14. 2023 11:19AM
Saucon Valley HS presented Mary Poppins the musical. The musical version has been adopted from the 1934 original novel by P.L. Travers and the 1964 Walt Disney movie production. The story is about a magical British nanny who is hired by a family with mischievous children. Saucon Valley’s Mary Poppins is directed by Felicia Stone and was performed from March 9 through 12. In addition, Saucon Valley’s production sponsored a “Feed the Birds” fundraiser for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Mary Poppins is played by Alana Weirbach. The Mary Poppins character was originally played by Academy Award winning actress Julie Andrews in the 1964 film adaption.
Mrs. Winifred Banks is played by Ayla Skubera. Mrs. Banks is a member of the suffragette movement and is the wife of George and mother of Jane and Michael.
Bert, on the left, is played by Eli Jones and Mr. George Banks, on the right, is played by John Murphy. Bert is the upbeat, energetic jack of all trades while Mr. Banks is the stern, no-nonsense banker.
PRESS PHOTOS BY MARK kirlin The students of Saucon Valley play chimney sweepers while performing a dance number called “Step in Time.”
From left, Jane Banks is played by Madeline Janis, Bert is played by Eli Jones, Mary Poppins is played by Alana Weirbach and Michael Banks is played by Gabriella Silva. Jane and Michael are the two Banks children, who are guided by their new nanny, Mary Poppins.
