"Finding Neverland" the Musical Seeking Performers
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Casting call for “Finding Neverland" a musical theatre production, seeking performers. See more details below. About the project: The Man Who Was Peter Pan, “Finding Neverland” follows playwright J.M. Barrie and the family who inspired Peter Pan. After meeting widowed mother Sylvia Llewelyn Davies and her four sons, Barrie rediscovers the power of imagination and childhood play, inspiring him to create a groundbreaking children’s theatre production. Additional info: Location: Moline, Illinois. Audition requirements: Prepare 32 bars of a vocal selection showcasing your range and storytelling ability. Be prepared to dance and potentially read from the script. An accompanist and Bluetooth speaker will be available. No a cappella auditions. Bring a headshot and updated résumé. Headshots and audition forms will be available on-site if needed. Rehearsals: Monday–Thursday, 6–8:30 PM, beginning December 7, 2026. Additional rehearsals are scheduled for December 21–22. No rehearsals from December 23 through January 3. Tech rehearsals: January 31–February 4, 2027. Attendance at the full-cast tech rehearsal, tech week, and all performances is mandatory. Performances: February 5–7 and February 11–14, 2027. Please confirm the schedule with the theatre, as the original announcement contains inconsistent years for some performance dates. If interested, please see the video audition instructions. Dance audition videos are also available through the attached document.
12 roles
A successful Scottish Playwright with a rebellious, childlike spirit that is entirely benevolent. He is at odds with the sensible, restrained world around him. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: Ab2
A recent widow and mother of 4 boys, she encourages her boys to be free thinkers and is one herself. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: F#3
A wealthy American impresario who has stood by Barrie for much of his career. Known as “The Napoleon of Drama”. Note: This role can be doubled with Hook. Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: B2
JM Barrie’s darker, alter-ego with a wicked sense of humor. Note: This role can be doubled with Frohman. Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: C#3
A socialite and mother of Sylvia, She holds social etiquette in high esteem and wants her daughter to do the same. Steely on the outside, perhaps to a fault, but wants the best for her daughter and grandchildren. She has a very dry sense of humor. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: C#4
He is the second youngest of the boys. Peter is buried under the grief of losing his father. Thoughtful and considered, initially angry and contained, he goes on a journey from 'not believing' to opening up and embracing the world of magic and play that Barrie presents to him. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: Ab3
He is the oldest of the Davies boys. George is most sensible and mature though still able to play and have fun. Takes charge when he needs to. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: G3
He is the youngest of the boys, is also possibly the loudest and most confident in his actions and his statements. Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: A3
He is the second oldest of the boys, He is the naughtiest and most outlandish, but even his cheek comes from a good heart. Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: A3
Barrie's serious, prim and proper wife. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: E4
Featured Ensemble roles: Peter Pan and Wendy dance heavy.
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