Mary Poppins

Mary Poppins - March 17 - March 18, 2023

Tolland High School

Who's Who

Anna Gerow

as Jane

Anna Gerow is a junior and is super excited to play the role of Jane in Mary Poppins! Anna has been in the drama program at the high school since her freshman year and has been in numerous musicals, including Annie in Tolland High School’s production of Annie and Tolland Youth Services Community Theatre’s production of Shrek as Gingy last summer. She has been in many smaller productions at CAST children’s theatre in Manchester as well as Newington Children’s Theatre and loves singing and performing. In addition to acting on stage, Anna has been in Chamber Choir for two years as a soprano and has participated in All-State and Eastern Regional festivals. She is so grateful to be part of this musical and would like to thank her friends and family as well as her wonderful and talented cast members, friends, and directors for all of their help and support.
Isla McCloskey

as Michael

Isla McCloskey is a freshman at Tolland High School and is super excited to play Michael Banks in Mary Poppins! She is so excited to be back on stage as her role of Ladybug in James and the Giant Peach was cancelled due to Covid. In addition to acting, she is a competitive dancer at Julie Lang Studio of Dance! Isla would like to thank her family, especially her aunt Dianna and Queen Grandma, for always being so supportive!
Brooke Navratil

as Katie Nanna

Brooke Navratil is a freshman at Tolland High School this year. They are playing Katie Nana in our production of Mary Poppins. This will now be the second named role they have had, including being the Big Bad Wolf this previous summer in Shrek, her eighth TYSCT production. She has had lots of fun seeing this show come to life and appreciates everyone who has contributed to the magic.
Hannah Simpson

as Miss Lark

Hannah is a junior and is playing the role of Miss Lark in this year's production of Mary Poppins. She has been involved in Tolland's Drama Club her entire high school career. She would like to thank Mr. Fields, Mrs. DeGuire, and Marisa for everything they have done for the drama program this year and all years prior. She wishes everyone the best of luck this weekend!!