A Spoonful of Nostalgia
Disney’s Mary Poppins at The PAC!
As a child, I spent countless hours listening to records I checked out from the Hardin County Public Library. One was the magical soundtrack to Disney’s Mary Poppins. Though the record was well-worn and full of scratches and skips, it was a treasure trove of magic to me. I’d sing along to every song, embracing the whimsy and wonder of a story that has enchanted audiences for generations.
Cherished by both the young and the young at heart, Mary Poppins is not just a story of a magical nanny; it’s a celebration of the power of imagination, the importance of family, and the belief that a spoonful of sugar can indeed help the medicine go down. These timeless themes resonate with audiences across ages, making the musical an enduring classic.
Over the years, Mary Poppins has come to symbolize something even more extraordinary, especially for Disney fans and theatre geeks alike. For Disney fans, it’s a nostalgic nod to a golden age of storytelling – a time when animation, live-action, and music came together in perfect harmony. For theatre lovers, it represents the kind of musical fantasy only truly appreciated when performed live. With its spectacular stagecraft, captivating costuming, fantastic flying, daring dance, and soaring songs, this production will remind you of the limitless possibilities of theatre.
The PAC’s ProAm production of Mary Poppins invites you to relive all that is magic within each of us. Whether you’re revisiting childhood memories or creating new ones, this show promises to be “practically perfect in every way.” So grab your tickets, bring the family, and catch this production before the winds change and it flies away like a kite. See you at The PAC!
The PAC’s ProAm production of Disney’s Mary Poppins will be from September 21 through 29. Call or Click for Info or Tix: 270.769.8837 and ThePAC.net
Video Links
The links below provide a video version of this month’s blog and a link to HCECTV’s The Monthly Marquee, an interview program hosted by Bart focused on performing arts activities in our region.
Audience Survey Winners
With the PAC being “Dark” and in production for MARY POPPINS through August, there were no survey winners last month.
Audience Survey
Share your thoughts on your recent PAC visit and get entered into the next drawing.
PAC Spotlight
The August PAC Spotlight shines on Helmwood Heights Elementary School’s Tommy Ingram and Theatre Professional Caleb Pless. Catch them both in MARY POPPINS this month at The PAC!
What do you want to do when you grow up?
TOMMY: Be an Actor
What Do You Do For A Living?
CALEB: I’m a Theatre Performer
What have you participated in at the PAC?
TOMMY: King Arthur’s Quest
CALEB: Mary Poppins is my first show at the PAC!
What have been your most rewarding PAC experiences?
TOMMY: Getting to meet people and learning how to be a performer
CALEB: Being new to the PAC, I already feel a sense of community. Everyone looks out for one another and works their hardest to combine their talents to create art.
How have you benefited from the PAC?
TOMMY: It’s a great experience that has inspired me to do more
CALEB: In addition to playing “Bert,” taking on a leadership role as Assistant Choreographer is a great experience I benefit from as I continue to hone my craft through hands-on work.
Why is the PAC important to you?
TOMMY: The PAC is important to me because it gives me a place to do what I love.
CALEB: They are a great group that care about creating art in their community. They support local actors and really make you feel like an equal part of the team.
Why should the PAC be important to others?
TOMMY: It’s a great place to experience the arts.
CALEB: I had heard many great things about the PAC and the people there from friends who had worked with them in the past. They are a great group of people who care about creating art in their community. They support local actors and really make you feel like an equal part of the team.
Do you have any other comments you’d like to share?
TOMMY: Thank you for giving us a place to come together.
