Mary Poppins: Spring Show 2026
Info for our Dance Families
March 6 at 6 pm
March 7 at 3 pm & 6 pm
Jones Theatre (in Daggy Hall)
On the campus of WSU, Pullman, WA
LIVESTREAM of Saturday's performances may be watched on the RnG YouTube channel.
FEATURES OF THIS YEAR’S SHOW
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Ninety-five Irish Dancers!
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MARY POPPINS: The classic story of Mary Poppins told with Irish dancing and music!
Grade-level Irish dancers (Beginner through Champs) will perform in all three shows. The shows on Friday and Saturday are the same -- all dancers are performing in each show.
“Intro Irish” classes (for first-year Irish dancers) are NOT in this show but will be in the PREP Show in May.
DON'T KNOW YOUR DAUGHTER'S CLASS/LEVEL?
Here is a list of all the dancers in the show and their class/grade level.
COSTUMES
Costume requirements will be included in the bag that is sent home with your dancer. It will also be emailed to all performers. COMING SOON...find your class info on these documents:
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Young Beginners, Homeschool
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Young Beginners, After School
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Older Beginner, Homeschool
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Older Beginner, After School
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Intermediate 1, After School
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Intermediate 1, Homeschool
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Intermediate 2
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Novice 1
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Novice 2
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Prizewinner
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Champs
TICKET SALES ARE ONLINE
Ticket sales will open to the public on Monday, Feb. 16. Reserve tickets may be purchased on our website and the Facebook event page. Please direct folks to one of those places. Shows usually sell out, so do not expect to be able to purchase tickets at the door (though we will sell tickets at the door if seats are still available).
Again, the shows on Friday and Saturday are the same. All dancers are performing in each show.
Directions to the Jones Theatre in Daggy Hall on the campus of WSU in Pullman:
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The blue parking lot across the street from the Daggy Hall building is free on weekends.
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The entrance to the Jones Theater is located on the east side of the Daggy building (facing the Math Learning Annex). You’ll need to walk up a small hill from the street (College Ave). Follow the sidewalk and the signs.
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Here is a link to a printable version of the Rehearsal & Show Schedule.
FULL-CAST REHEARSAL #1 - Saturday, Feb. 7
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In the studio
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No costumes, but we will use props
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Schedule:
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8:15 AM – Director, all teachers, TAs, and Leads Arrive.
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8:45 AM – Younger Beginner Afterschool / Older Beginner B / Novice 1 / Prizewinner/ Champs - ARRIVE
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9:45 AM – Younger Beginner Homeschool / Older Beginner A / Intermediate 1 Homeschool and Afterschool / Intermediate 2 / Novice 2 -ARRIVE
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10:15 AM – Younger Beginner Afterschool / Older Beginner B - DISMISSED
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11:00 AM – Younger Beginner Homeschool / Intermediate 1 Homeschool and Afterschool / Intermediate 2 / Novice 1 - DISMISSED
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12:00 PM – Prizewinners / Champs / Novice 2 / Older Beginner A - DISMISSED
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12:30 PM – Teachers and TA’s Dismissed.
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FULL-CAST REHEARSAL #2 - Saturday, Feb. 21
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At the 1912 Center, Great Room (ground level), Moscow, Idaho
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No tech, but we will use props and set pieces.
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Dancers SHOULD wear their costumes for this rehearsal
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Dancers will NOT wear their dance shoes (no ghillies, and no hardshoes). Rather, dancers should wear tennis shoes. We don't want you slipping or hurting yourself on their floor.
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Beginners will be dismissed early (see schedule).
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Schedule:
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8:00 AM – Director, all teachers, and TAs arrive. Unload the van and set up the stage.
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8:45 AM – Call time for dancers.
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9:00 AM – Rehearsal begins.
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11:00 PM – Young Beginners and Older Beginners will be DISMISSED
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12:00 PM – All dancers DISMISSED. Parents, pick up your dancer.
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12:30 PM - Out of Building
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DRESS REHEARSAL -- Saturday, Feb. 28
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This Dress Rehearsal will be at the show venue, Jones Theater (in Daggy Hall on WSU campus)
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Full costume (makeup), set, and props.
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Dress Rehearsal Schedule:
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9:00 AM – Director, all teachers, and TAs arrive.
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The director will exclusively work to set the lights and sound.
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Teachers & TAs will prepare the venue as assigned by the director.
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10:15 AM – Call time for dancers.
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Parents drop off dancers in the hall outside of the Wadleigh Theater (to your left after entering through the main doors).
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10:30 AM – Rehearsal begins.
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We will be practicing the lighting and sound for the first time--please be patient.
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We will run through the entire show two times.
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A full-cast photo will be taken on stage, immediately following the first run-thru. Please stay on stage until you are dismissed.
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12:00 PM – Young Beginners and Older Beginners will be dismissed after the photo has been taken.
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After being dismissed, these dancers may leave with their parents or stay in the audience with their parents to watch the remainder of the rehearsal.
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1:30 PM – Parents pick up your dancers where you dropped them off.
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SHOWTIME!
SHOW 1 - Friday, March 6
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4:00 PM – Directors, Teachers, TAs & Leads arrive
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4:30 PM – Call Time for Everyone
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4:45 PM -- Walk-Thru Rehearsal
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6:00 PM – Show Time!
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7:30 PM – Out of the building.
SHOW 2 - Saturday, March 7
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2:00 PM – Directors, Teachers, TAs & Leads arrive
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2:30 PM– Call time for dancers
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3:00 PM – Show Time!
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We must clear the building after Show #2. Please take this time to eat, rest, and prepare for the next show.
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If your family will be out and about in the community between shows, please make plans to change into regular street clothes (you may change at the theater). You may leave your costume and personal items in your classroom's assigned waiting area between shows.
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SHOW 3 - Saturday, March 7
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5:00 PM – Directors, Teachers, TAs & Leads arrive
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5:30 PM – Call time for dancers
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6:00 PM – Show Time!
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7:15-8:00 PM – Tear Down and Load Out (all teachers & TAs help)
SHOW PROGRAM
Our show program is located online. We will post a QR code at various locations around the Jones Theater for the audience. We will have a limited supply of printed programs at the show.
VIDEO & PHOTOS
All shows will be live-streamed on our YouTube Channel.
Daniel Foucachon, founder of Roman Roads Press and a long-time Dance Dad, will again be filming the entire show. This video will be sent out to all dance families after the show.