Mary Poppins Cast

Brennon thrilled to act as Bert in his final BHS production. His previous credits include Action in West Side Story, Grantaire and the Bishop of Digne at the Royal, and Ren McCormick in Footloose at Bryant High School. He is involved in his worship band at Geyer Springs FBC, and he is in the Bryant Camerata Choir. The theme of Anything Can Happen really resonates with Brennon through this time of transitioning into college. He wants to thank his family, friends, and God.

Braden Lisowe (Michael Banks) is a 6th grader at Bryant Middle School and is excited to be taking the stage in his 11th show. The message of "Anything Can Happen" means that nothing is impossible if we dream big enough. Recent stage credits include Les Miserables (Gavroche), Getting to know Oklahoma (Cord Elam), Sleeping Beauty, Kids (Prince Philip), and Miracle on 34th St (Tommy O'Mara). He hopes you have as much fun watching as he is having performing!

Harper Keith (Jane) is honored to be part of this timeless classic. Some favorite credits include Fern in Charlotte’s Web (Arkansas Arts Center Children’s Theatre), Lavender in Matilda The Musical and Thomas in Tuck Everlasting (Studio Theatre), Jojo in Newsies (Royal Theatre), and Ensemble in Wizard of Oz (Praeclara/Wildwood Park for the Arts). The message of “Anything can happen” reminds her to always dream big, just as Walt Disney said “If you can dream it, you can do it”! Harper would like to thank Mr. Clay for this wonderful opportunity, and special thanks to Mr. Tanner and Miss Moriah.

Griffin Squires (Mrs. Brill) is a student at Bryant High School and has enjoyed dancing & acting in school and community theater productions over the last 5. She plans to attend Hendrix College to study Theatrical Arts with a focus on lighting and scenic design and with a minor in education. She enjoys technical theatre and is praised for her work ethic for she is often heard saying “my work and my identity are not so much intertwined as they are literally the same thing. I am a person who does work.” - Kristin Chirico. Recent stage credits include: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, Footloose, Crazy For You, School House Rock Live!, Peter and the Starcatcher.

In the 60s Feminism was starting to take a bigger part in society, women no longer wanted the right to vote they wanted to broaden the definition of Feminism. Mary Poppins was adapted to film in the early 60s and was released 1964. Mary Poppins is the definition of feminism. She doesn’t play into people’s problems, she solves them... without help from a guy. Most female characters up to this point were depicted as helpless or perceived as un-educated. I am here to tell you that women can do it. I dedicate this performance to all the strong female characters and actresses that have paved the way for actresses today, you made it happen because you saw wrong in the world and went to fix it. I also dedicate this performance to my peers because your voice matters. Remember— anything can happen if you let it.

Stanley Robinson is a senior at Bryant and is thrilled to play George Banks in his final performance with Bryant High School. When life brings us hardships, it is important to remember that “Anything can Happen,” we just have to accept it and look for the positives. Some of Stanley’s favorite credits include Heathers (Kurt Kelly), The Crucible (Proctor), Crazy for You (Lank Hawkins), and Beauty and the Beast (ensemble).

Meredith Medford (Winifred Banks) is pleased that you could share this experience as she takes her final bow for high school. She has been in shows here at Bryant for the past four years, and has done various shows at the Royal in Benton including: Beauty and the Beast, Footloose, Crazy for You, and West Side Story. The message of "Anything can happen" really makes me think about the fact that the future is absolutely enormous, and you can do anything that your heart desires when you have the drive to do it. She would like to thank Mr.Clay, Mr.Oglesby, Mr.Gardner, and her family for this wonderful opportunity to be apart of something so wonderful.

Shelby Loftis is a sophomore at Bryant High School. She enjoys singing with Bryant Choirs and hanging out with friends. Shelby was recently in the Ensemble of Heathers at The Royal Theatre and has been in other productions there in the past. She is beyond excited to take part in this awesome show!

Lexie is excited to be in Mary Poppins! Some past credits include Les Miserables (Éponine), Newsies (Stage Manager), Sleeping Beauty Kids (Stage Manager), all at The Royal Theater. Lexie is in Camerata and is Choir President. Anything can happen if you let it means that as long as you put in the work, you will enjoy the rewards. Enjoy the show!