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Practically Perfect in every way
 Mary Poppins brings family focused fun to the stage
Feature
Words and Pictures by Sara Warrender
Lynchburg Living 8382  April 2014
Costumes splashed with bright colors graced the Liberty Uni-
versity Tower Theater stage as the performers wearing them
smiled widely at the sold out audience for the opening night
of Alluvion stage companys rendition of Mary Poppins Friday,
April 11.
According to Libertys Tower Theater website, Mary Poppins is
based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Dis-
ney film. Set in England during 1910, the play highlights the
relationship between the Banks family and Mary Poppins, who
teaches them to value each other once again.
As an Alluvion production, performers of Mary Poppins were
as diverse as the costumes they wore. Those from outside of
Liberty were invited to try out for the play, and as an added
bonus, each performer was paid and able to list the perfor-
mance on their resumes.
Carson Burkett, a Liberty alumni, came back to Lynchburg to
play the part of Bert and according to Burkett, the play high-
lights deep lessons and focuses on relationships. This isnt
necessarily touched on in the movie, but I love how the mu-
sical itself touches on the importance of family relationships
and marriage, Burkett said. Thats one of my favorite parts,
the subplot with Mr. and Mrs. Banks and their changing rela-
tionship and how they realize how much that unity matters in
a marriage.
Many different lessons are taught by Mary Poppins through-
out the play such as how to work cheerfully, how to use ones
imagination and treat each day as an adventure, the worth
of money, and how important it is to choose words carefully.
Oftentimes these lessons were highlighted by beloved Mary
Poppins songs such as Feed the Birds, Jolly Holiday, Step
in Time and Chim-Chim Cher-ee.
Tough lessons were also taught to the Banks family as every-
day hardships were encountered. When Mr. Banks felt stress
at work during the plays first act and was harsh with the chil-
dren, Mary Poppins served as a reminder that children must
sometimes take care of their parents in life.
I think its just a powerful story of family and that no family is
too broken that God cant mend that, that those relationships
really intervene, ensemble cast member Timmy Williamson
said. Sometimes it takes another person like Mary Poppins or
Bert to really help people see the truth and can be made whole
again in a family.
According to Libertys Tower Theater website, Mary Poppins
uses a mix of magic and common sense to teach the family
her lessons. Many stunts were used in the play, such as Mary
Poppins flying stunt. According to Director Linda Nell Cooper,
Mary Poppins is the grandest musical Alluvion has brought
to life. Audience members can expect to see 400 props, 300
lights, 200 costumes, five levels of staging and 32 pairs of tap
shoes used in the performance.
Tons and tons of props and set pieces (were used) , Wil-
liamson said. It was really fun with the different tricks.
Although the play was set in 1910, the cast of Mary Poppins
brought the story to life on Libertys stage and will continue
performances throughout May. Tickets can be purchased on-
line at ticketreturn.com, over the telephone at (434) 582-SEAT
or at the Vines Center box office. Sara Warrender
Ithinkitsjustapowerfulstory
of family and that no family is
toobrokenthatGodcantmend
that, that those relationships
reallyintervene,ensemblecast
memberTimmyWilliamsonsaid.
Director Linda Nell Cooper
Mary Poppins is the grandest musical 	
 Alluvion has brought to life.

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  • 1. GALLANT 3130 GALLANT FALL 2014 Practically Perfect in every way Mary Poppins brings family focused fun to the stage Feature Words and Pictures by Sara Warrender
  • 2. Lynchburg Living 8382 April 2014 Costumes splashed with bright colors graced the Liberty Uni- versity Tower Theater stage as the performers wearing them smiled widely at the sold out audience for the opening night of Alluvion stage companys rendition of Mary Poppins Friday, April 11. According to Libertys Tower Theater website, Mary Poppins is based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Dis- ney film. Set in England during 1910, the play highlights the relationship between the Banks family and Mary Poppins, who teaches them to value each other once again. As an Alluvion production, performers of Mary Poppins were as diverse as the costumes they wore. Those from outside of Liberty were invited to try out for the play, and as an added bonus, each performer was paid and able to list the perfor- mance on their resumes. Carson Burkett, a Liberty alumni, came back to Lynchburg to play the part of Bert and according to Burkett, the play high- lights deep lessons and focuses on relationships. This isnt necessarily touched on in the movie, but I love how the mu- sical itself touches on the importance of family relationships and marriage, Burkett said. Thats one of my favorite parts, the subplot with Mr. and Mrs. Banks and their changing rela- tionship and how they realize how much that unity matters in a marriage. Many different lessons are taught by Mary Poppins through- out the play such as how to work cheerfully, how to use ones imagination and treat each day as an adventure, the worth of money, and how important it is to choose words carefully. Oftentimes these lessons were highlighted by beloved Mary Poppins songs such as Feed the Birds, Jolly Holiday, Step in Time and Chim-Chim Cher-ee. Tough lessons were also taught to the Banks family as every- day hardships were encountered. When Mr. Banks felt stress at work during the plays first act and was harsh with the chil- dren, Mary Poppins served as a reminder that children must sometimes take care of their parents in life. I think its just a powerful story of family and that no family is too broken that God cant mend that, that those relationships really intervene, ensemble cast member Timmy Williamson said. Sometimes it takes another person like Mary Poppins or Bert to really help people see the truth and can be made whole again in a family. According to Libertys Tower Theater website, Mary Poppins uses a mix of magic and common sense to teach the family her lessons. Many stunts were used in the play, such as Mary Poppins flying stunt. According to Director Linda Nell Cooper, Mary Poppins is the grandest musical Alluvion has brought to life. Audience members can expect to see 400 props, 300 lights, 200 costumes, five levels of staging and 32 pairs of tap shoes used in the performance. Tons and tons of props and set pieces (were used) , Wil- liamson said. It was really fun with the different tricks. Although the play was set in 1910, the cast of Mary Poppins brought the story to life on Libertys stage and will continue performances throughout May. Tickets can be purchased on- line at ticketreturn.com, over the telephone at (434) 582-SEAT or at the Vines Center box office. Sara Warrender Ithinkitsjustapowerfulstory of family and that no family is toobrokenthatGodcantmend that, that those relationships reallyintervene,ensemblecast memberTimmyWilliamsonsaid. Director Linda Nell Cooper Mary Poppins is the grandest musical Alluvion has brought to life.