Adventures with Mary Poppins at SDC

It’s that time of year again – the live performance by the Performing Arts Company at Sonoma Developmental Center will be Adventures with Mary Poppins.

The Performing Arts Company, a committee of Sonoma Developmental Center (SDC) employees and cast members who live at SDC, was founded in 2005 as a way to involve the individuals who live at the SDC in a meaningful theatrical experience. Anyone living at the facility is welcome to audition and is guaranteed a part in the play.

Jim Tallent, Chairperson of the committee and Director of the play says, “We’re really looking forward to again putting on a great show for all the folks that reside at Sonoma Developmental Center and hopefully they’ll enjoy everything we do.”

Open auditions for this year’s play began in early spring, with rehearsals held throughout the summer months, and live performances scheduled on Sept. 22 and 23, and Sept. 29 and 30 at 7 p.m. in the SDC Gymnasium. The cast is comprised of approximately 30-40 singers, dancers, actors and musicians.

Volunteers are needed for this year’s performance of Adventures with Mary Poppins to assist backstage, with rehearsals, props, costumes, and more. Anyone interested in helping out should contact Becky Zyskowski, Volunteer Coordinator at 938-6713.