LYT bringing 'Mary Poppins' to the civic center stage
Lexington Youth Theatre will present the magical musical production of Mary Poppins, on Friday, March 24, at 7PM, Saturday, March 25, at 7PM, and Sunday, March 26, at 2 PM. The show will be at the Edward C. Smith Civic Center at 217 Main Street in Uptown Lexington.
Lexington Youth Theatre (LYT) has been presenting approximately two full-stage musicals in Davidson County since 1985. LYT is a non-profit community organization dedicated to the presentation of live theater performances by and for Davidson County’s young people, the group is unique in choosing a cast made up entirely of students from kindergarten through 12th grade for each of its performances. Not only the cast, but also backstage crews and technical assistants are school age children.
Direction is by Bobby Bodford, choreography by Monica Walser and music direction by Chris Kiser.
Early Bird tickets may be purchased for $10 from cast members or at 225 N. Greensboro Street in Lexington from 4-6 PM Monday -Thursday through March 16. Tickets are $15 at the door prior to the show or online, and reserved seating is also available on the website. Please visit www.LexingtonYouthTheatreInc.com for tickets and more information.
Cast members are as follows:
Mary Poppins, Katy Smith; Bert, Isaac Jenkins; George Banks, Brayden Daugherty; Winifred Banks, Abigail Wilson; Jan Banks, Olivia Trouth; Michael Banks, Grayson Humphrey; Katie Nanna, Faith Traversy; Policeman/Von Hussler, Luke Snyder; Miss Lark, Eva Walters; Admiral Boom/Bank Chairman/ Valentine, Bryant Allen; Mrs. Brill, Makenna Hedrick; Robertson Ay, Noah Dagenhardt; Park Keeper/Northbrook, Bryson Frick; Neleus, Madison Belancin; Queen Victoria, Sara Herrington; Miss Smyth; Teddy Bear, Gentry Smith; Bird Woman/ Miss Andrew, Skylar Hutchens; Mrs. Corey, Maia Cooper; Fannie, Allison Dagenhardt; Annie, Callie Isenhour; Honey Bunny, Sarah Hawkins; Mrs. Punch, Carolina Tracy; Rag Doll, Mady Gatewood; Messenger, Gave Herbert; Toy Soldiers: Jordyn Baker, Brinlee Embry, Madison Belancin, Sara Herrington; Baby Bear, Lilly Snyder; Papa Bear, Merit Baldwin; Dolly, Kali Walker; Dolly, Austen Oxendine; Dolly, Lynn Koontz; Ensemble: Gabe Herbert, Isaiah Traversy, Miah Abreu, Adrianna Browning, Callie Isenhour, Eva Walters, Kayleigh Nash, Brinlee Embry, Lynn Koontz, Lilly Snyder, Zoey Johnson, Allison Dagenhardt, Sarah Hawkins, Jordyn Baker, Austen Oxendine, Jace Hartley, Katy Beth Carter, Allyson Steele, Kadyn Hutchens, Mady Gatewood, Kali Walker, Merit Baldwin, Carolina Tracy, Madison Belancin, Gentry Smith, Skylar Hutchins; Clerks: Gentry Smith, Faith Traversy, Brinlee Embry, Kayleigh Nash, Sarah Herrington, Allyson Steele, Maia Cooper, Noah Dagenhardt, Isaiah Traversy, Gabe Herbert, Carolina Tracy, Miah Abreu; Sweeps: Gentry Smith, Faith Traversy, Brinlee Embry, Mady Gatewood, Kadyn Hutchins, Skylar Hutchens, Bryant Allen, Maia Cooper, Madison Belancin, Sarah Hawkins, Allison Dagenhardt, Luke Snyder, Sara Herrington, Carolina Tracy, Eva Walters, Bryson Frick, Jordyn Baker, Merit Baldwin, Lilly Snyder; Dance Captains: Abigail Wilson, Skylar Hutchen
