“They came here, and we had three days of training,” director Elizabeth Tracey of Iowa City said. ZFX Flying Effects, the same company that’s making characters soar in “The Wizard of Oz” at Theatre Cedar Rapids right now, also rigged the flying effects for “Mary Poppins.” That jaw-dropping number isn’t the only special effect in a musical full of spectacle. Tickets: $24 adults, $20 ages 65 and up, $16 students, $30 premium seats $10 student rush one hour before show times Dec. Where: Coralville Center for the Performing Arts, 1301 Fifth St., Coralville What: City Circle Theatre Company presents “Mary Poppins” ![]() “I’m determined - and willing to put in the effort - is really where it came from. ![]() “When I was younger, I started doing shows, and people just told me that I had a knack for it,” he said of his dance skills. While he hasn’t had formal dance training, he’s honed his chops in multiple musicals. “I was kind of on the fence when I caught wind that they were doing the proscenium walk, where you get to fly upside down, and that was enough to get me to throw my hat in the ring, at least to see if I could swing it,” he said. 8 to 17 at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. “I can’t even tell you how high up it was,” he said, noting he worked aloft on a boom lift.Įven though he’s made the drive to Coralville to be in other City Circle shows, he was waffling about this one.Ĭalvin Boman of Cedar Rapids will be climbing the walls and dancing upside down on the “ceiling” as chimney sweep Bert in “Mary Poppins.” City Circle Theatre Company is staging the magical family musical from Dec. He’s had a bit of highflying experience in an earlier job de-icing UPS planes at The Eastern Iowa Airport. And I’m like, ‘Absolutely not.’ I’m just afraid of not being able to make it look realistic,” said Boman, 23, of Cedar Rapids. These are just a few examples of the new Sketchbook ornaments.“Everybody’s been asking me if I’m afraid of heights. ![]() Magic in the details Limited Release Fully sculpted ornament features Roger, Anita, Pongo, and Perdita Glass globe with pawprint accents Scenic Regent’s Park base Freestanding for desk or tree display Satin ribbon for hanging Special Legacy Anniversary charm commemorates the film’s 60th Anniversary From Disney store artist sketchbook designs inspired by Walt Disney’s One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961) Part of the Disney Sketchbook Ornament Legacy Collection Roger and Anita are in a spot, all caught-up in Pongo and Perdita’s leashes, as human and canine couples meet for the very first time. Love finds a way with our Legacy ornament celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Walt Disney’s One Hundred and One Dalmatians. Magic in the details Fully sculpted ornament Includes Carl and Ellie Fredricksen Tinted translucent window pane backdrop Satin ribbon for hanging From Disney store artist sketchbook designs inspired by Disney and Pixar’s Up (2009) Part of the Disney Sketchbook Ornament Collectionġ01 Dalmatians Legacy Sketchbook Ornament – 60th Anniversary – Limited Release $24.99 Translucent panes evoking ”stained glass” frame the happy couple in dappled light from your holiday tree. The timeless love of Carl and Ellie endures forever in this sculpted ornament recreating their joyful wedding day. Magic in the details Fully sculpted scenic ornament includes Mary Poppins and Bert Press button on base to hear Step in Time, press again to stop Detailed rooftop setpiece Chimney sweep brush Hand painted Freestanding for desk or tree display Satin ribbon for hanging From Disney store artist sketchbook designs inspired by Walt Disney’s Mary Poppins (1964) Part of the Disney Living Magic Sketchbook Ornament CollectionĬarl and Ellie Wedding Sketchbook Ornament – Up $19.99 This fanciful, fully sculpted ornament will sing out the classic song from Walt Disney’s timeless film when you press the button on base. You’ll never need a reason or rhyme to Step in Time through the holidays with magical nanny Mary Poppins and chimney sweep Bert. Mary Poppins and Bert Singing Living Magic Sketchbook Ornament $24.99
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