The Meridian/Lauderdale County area is fortunate to have Meridian Little Theater. The MLT youth production for 2022 was Mary Poppins Jr. The SEE 3rd and 4th students enjoyed the show tremendously. For many it was their first experience with a live theater production. They were amazed to see students their age performing on the stage. They were particularly excited to see some of the characters were played by Southeast Elementary and Southeast Middle School students. 
*photo taken by Jessica Chambers
SEE students in the cast were: Mason Pratt (customer/kite flyer), T.K Rutledge (park stroller), Mackenzie Miller (statue) and Allyson Martin (chimney sweep).
SEMS student Hattie Chaney had a feature role as Jane Banks. Rowan Hanschke (chimney sweep) and Caroline Minor (customer/kite flyer) were also part of the cast.
Some of the student comments after the play were:
"It was amazing! The statues were cool when they came to life to dance. Mackenzie was a statue." - WC
" Mary Poppins sang really good!" - MT
"I saw Hattie Chaney act/perform and she was a true actor to me!" - ZG
"I loved the music and the drama and the actors' work! It was so much fun!" - IC
"I really like that the mean nanny got a taste of her own medicine." - MC
"I liked the songs." - GW
"I liked where my friend Mason was in it." - NP
"Mary Poppins was my favorite character because she was adventurous" - JM
"The play was awesome. Everyone did so well." - RH
"My favorite part was when Mack did an arial. The actors worked really hard." - XJ
"It was fun!" - GH
"My favorite part was when they turned to shadows." - EM
"I was in the play. The dancing part was super fun. I did an arial. I loved it." - MM
"I liked the song in the place where you make words. I liked how Mary Poppins changed outfits." - SG
"I liked the costumes." - RB
"I thought everyone projected well." - RJS
"I liked the part at the word store." - CM