Mary Poppins Page #2

(Michael and Jane move centerstage.)

Jane:
I’m sorry we lost Katie Nanna, Father. You see it was windy and the kite was too strong for us.

Constable:
In a manner of speaking, it was a runaway kite, not runaway children.

Mr Banks:
Thank You constable. I think I can manage this now.

Michael:
Actually it wasn’t a very good kite. We made it ourselves. Perhaps if you helped us to make one?

Constable:
Well that sounds like a good idea.

Mr Banks:
Yes, yes, constable. I think that’s enough. I can manage from here. Have a good evening. Now if you don’t mind. (Crossing behind Jane and Michael to stage right, motions the constable out the door and shuts it.)

Mr Banks:
Ellen! (Ellen enters stage left and curtseys) Take Michael and Jane to the nursery.

Ellen:
(curtseying) Yes sir! (mumbling as she goes over to Jane and Michael and leads them off stage left) I knew it. When all’s said and done, who bears the brunt of everything around here? Me that’s who! They don’t want an honest good working girl around here. They need a bloomin’ zookeeper.

(Mr Banks – gets his newspaper and sits down in his chair, upstage right.)

Mrs Banks:
I’m sorry dear. When I chose Katie Nanna, I thought she was going to be firm with the children.

Mr Banks:
You’ve taken on 6 nannies in the last four months, and they’ve all been disasters! We need one who will be firm, respectable, and take no nonsense. She must act like a general who gives commands, lays down rules and ensures discipline at all times.

(Jane and Michael enter from stage left and come to center stage)

Jane:
Father, we are really sorry about what we did today. It was wrong to run away from Katie Nanna.

Mr Banks:
You’re right, you shouldn’t have.

Michael:
And we do so want to get on with the new nanny.

Mr Banks:
Very sensible. I shall be glad to have your help in the matter.

Jane:
We though you would and that’s why we wrote this advertisement for the new nanny.

Mr Banks:
You wrote an advert?

Mrs Banks:
Now George, I think we should listen!

Mr Banks:
But…..

Jane:
Wanted: a nanny for two adorable children.

Mr Banks:
Adorable, well that’s debateable, I Must say…

Song- Perfect Nanny


Mr Banks:
(standing up and taking letter from Jane) Thank you! Most interesting! And now I think we’ve had quite enough of this nonsense, please return to the nursery.

(looking dejected, Jane and Michael exit stage left)

Mrs Banks:
They were only trying to help. They’re just children.

Mr Banks:
I’m quite aware they’re just children Winifred, play games, sing songs, eat treats…. Ridiculous! (Rips up the letter and throws it in the fire as Mrs Banks stands by looking worried)

Mr Banks:
(Picks up phone) Hello, I wish to place an advert for a nanny in your paper.

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