“Peter and the Starcatcher” Play Needs Talent
Seeking performers for “Peter and the Starcatcher” Play. Please see the details below. About the project: SYNOPSIS: Based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, Peter and the Starcatcher explores how a young orphan ultimately became Peter Pan. Peter and the Starcatcher upend the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. Peter Pan). A wildly theatrical adaptation of Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson’s best-selling novels, written by Rick Elice, with music by Wayne Barker. From marauding pirates and jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair... and the bonds of friendship, duty, and love. Additional info: Cold Readings from the script. Please bring a headshot and resume if you have them, and conflicts from October 12-November 20. Performances: November 11-20 at Walter State Community College. *All roles (except Molly) are intended for male-identifying individuals. However, the company will be considering all gender and gender identities* If you are interested, please apply.
16 roles
Male- identifying. The Orphans. Ambitious, logical, and a little bit older than Peter, Prentiss wants to be a leader but he knows he will never be one.
Male- identifying. The Orphans. Called “Tubby” by Prentiss because of his obsession with food, Ted is the most talented of the boys, has an easy wit, and a natural actor. He is fed up with Prentiss, but hungry for companionship.
Male- identifying. The British Subjects. The very model of a Victorian English gentleman, Lord Aster is a loyal subject of the queen, a devoted father, and a faithful friend.
The British Subjects. A natural leader, Molly was raised to believe females can do anything males can. She is fearless, curious, passionate, and devoted to her father, her country, her Queen, and the cause of the Starcatchers.
Male- identifying. The British Subjects. Molly’s nanny, Mrs. Bumbrake is British through and through, no-nonsense, and not afraid of anything; but she likes a good time.
Male- identifying. The British Subjects. Commander of the fastest ship in Queen Victoria’s fleet, The Wasp.
Male- identifying. The British Subjects. Mean and nasty, Grempkin is the schoolmaster from St. Norbert’s Orphanage for Lost Boys.
Male- identifying. The Seafarers Aboard The Wasp. A ruthless, heartless pirate captain who captures The Wasp.
Male- identifying. The Seafarers Aboard The Wasp. The first mate to Black Stache, Smee is simple-minded and single-minded to his captain’s every whim.
Male- identifying. The Seafarers Aboard The Wasp. A hard-working Spanish pirate, Sanchez has an identity crisis.
Male- identifying. Aboard The Neverland. A vicious captain with no ability to lead his crew, Slank is also an orphan.
Male- identifying. Aboard The Neverland. An old seadog who is far more proud of his rank of “Mister” than he should be.
Male- identifying. Aboard The Neverland. A very bad sailor, Mack wants to be anywhere else but under Bill Slank’s command.
Male- identifying. The Mollusks. King of the Mollusk natives. He has vengefully murdered any English person who dared set foot on his island.
Male- identifying. The Mollusks. Son of Fighting Prawn.
Male- identifying. The Mollusks. Formerly a salmon, Teacher is now an ancient, knowledgeable mermaid.
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