Meet our Michael

Joseph Martinez (Michael Banks) is excited to be returning to the Kitsap Forest Theater for the 3^rd year in a row. Joseph is 10 years old, lives in Shoreline, and is homeschooled.  He is excited to be a human this time after playing a tiger and baby Tumnus in Narnia, and a duckling in Honk!

He was first introduced to theater when he was 5 years old and began performing with his homeschool group at Magnuson Community Center. He participated in multiple productions there before being introduced to the Kitsap Forest Theater by his friend, Jasmine Harrick.

Joseph says, “I love performing at KFT because of how family friendly it is. After our performances the cast eats dinner together, plays games, sings around the campfire, and camps out overnight. I love spending time outdoors.”

On top of learning his lines, music, and choreography, Joseph has worked with a dialect coach to learn a British accent. “I first became interested in a British accent after watching World Cup soccer games and now it’s fun to get formal training on learning a real British accent.”

Joseph has really enjoyed playing Michael Banks and finds that his character really just wants love from his parents. “All Michael wants to do is fly a proper kite with his dad. Michael and his sister, Jane, drive away nannies because they just want their parents’ attention. I feel sad for him but then Mary Poppins comes along and things change – and as Mary Poppins says, anything can happen if you let it.” Come see the show!