SHOW DATES: October 18th at 6PM, October 19th at 3PM​
SYNOPSIS
You’ve heard of Peter Pan. You might even think you know the story—about a boy who can fly, about Neverland and pirates and Lost Boys and Tinker Bell. But you don’t know the real story because the man who wrote it all down wasn’t actually there. Wendy Moira Angela Darling, who was there, is about to fix that. She’ll show you what really happened to Peter’s shadow and how Peter learned to fly. She’ll teach you about Tinker Bell (who is meaner than you thought), and she’ll introduce you to a key character you’ve never heard of. To do this, Wendy is staging a play called The Neverland Project. Get ready to fly, because the best way to explain Neverland is to take you there.
CHARACTERS
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WENDY DARLING
Gender: Female
Smart, self-aware, and responsible. A modern retelling’s anchor, Wendy balances imagination with skepticism. She acts as a narrator, truth-teller, and ultimately a maternal figure in Neverland.
MRS. DARLING
Gender: Female
Elegant and thoughtful. She literally “tidies up” her children’s minds each night, blending maternal care with magical realism. Protective but composed.
NANA
Gender: Any
The family dog, a loyal protector who can sense danger. Communicates through barks, but is clearly intelligent and emotionally perceptive.
HOOK
Gender: Male
The refined yet obsessive villain. Polished but dangerous, he’s haunted by the ticking crocodile and fixated on defeating Peter. A mixture of menace and theatricality.
NIBS
Gender: Any
A Lost One and self-proclaimed reader. Thoughtful and sweet, he’s attached to his picture book and forms a bond with Wendy over learning.
CLARA (THE SADDEST WOMAN IN THE WORLD)
Gender: Female
An older woman who once cared for Peter. Her melancholy is rooted in a lost maternal connection. Carries deep emotional resonance.
NEVERBIRD
Gender: Any
A large, ominous bird with predatory instincts. Acts as a lurking danger and symbol of wildness in Neverland.
CONSTABLE TURNER
Gender: Any
Skeptical but dutiful. Represents adult disbelief and rationalism.
M.C. CROWN
Gender: Any
A quirky believer who notices the extraordinary but struggles to convince others.
JOHN DARLING
Gender: Male
The dry-witted middle child. John is a fact-gatherer and interviewer, slightly sarcastic and logical, but also susceptible to wonder and excitement.
MR. DARLING
Gender: Male
Witty, a bit distracted, and more talk than action. He wants to be authoritative but is often unintentionally funny or unaware.
PETER PAN
Gender: Any
Charismatic, bossy, and deeply afraid of growing up. Still has all his baby teeth. He’s both charming and frustrating—magnetic but forgetful, playful but occasionally cruel.
SMEE
Gender: Any
Hook’s loyal first mate. Earnest, somewhat bumbling, and often humorous. Delivers sinister plans with surprising cheerfulness.
SLIGHTLY
Gender: Any
A Lost One with a “dark secret.” Impulsive and competitive, he frequently tries to be the hero in stories—often clashing with others.
MERMAID
Gender: Female
A teasing and possibly dangerous figure. Flirtatious and mysterious, mermaids in this world are not always friendly.
JANE
Gender: Female
Wendy’s daughter. Represents the next generation—her presence suggests the cyclical nature of the Neverland story.
COLIN WHISHAM
Gender: Any
Cranky and observant. First to see the flying children, though not taken seriously.
MICHAEL DARLING
Gender: Male
The youngest sibling. Innocent, joyful, and imaginative. Michael delights in flying and fairy tales, and he often says the most emotionally truthful things.
LIZA
Gender: Female
The family's ten-year-old maid. Young and observant, she’s a minor but humorously practical character who breaks the fourth wall.
TINKER BELL
Gender: Female
A full-size, mischievous, and jealous fairy. Tink is emotional, expressive, and loyal—though not always in ways that are helpful to others.
A.T.O.P. (ALL THE OTHER PIRATES)
Gender: Any
A single actor who plays multiple pirates. Each pirate (e.g., Barbecue, Noodler, Starkey) has a unique persona—ranging from sleepy to squeaky-voiced—but all are exaggerated and slightly absurd.
MISS
Gender: Female
A Lost One who “misses everything.” Kind, observant, and resigned to always being left out of the action. Deeply empathetic.
NIGHT 1-3
Gender: Any
Ensemble figures who populate dreams or transitions. May function as ethereal or symbolic beings in the narrative.
TRANSLATOR
Gender: Any
Serves as a comedic interpreter for Nana’s barks, adding humor and clarity in scenes involving the dog.
WILLA/WILLIAM MEEKS
Gender: Any
Precise and proud of it. Observes and reports strange happenings with exact time stamps.
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS FOR GRADES 6-12 | August 25th
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WHAT TO PREPARE:
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One-minute monologue. Memorized. ​
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AUDITION CHECKLIST
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Click here to sign up for an audition slot.
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Click here to fill out the online audition form (due by 8:00 AM on August 25th)
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Prepare your material! Monologues can easily be found online, in monologue books at your local library, or in Mrs. Shockley's classroom.
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TECH CREW
TECH CREW IS OPEN TO GRADES 9-12.
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Tech crew are the members that power the scene changes, prop handoffs and onstage “magic” for each production. This may include helping with scene changes, props, costumes, lighting, sound, or front of house.
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Stage Manager: As a stage manager, you will be the director’s right hand helper. You will be responsible for managing the run crew backstage. Assistant stage managers will also be in charge of communication with the director through the comm system, calling cues backstage, and helping with scene changes and special effects. This role is great for people with good leadership and problem-solving skills.
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Run Crew: Run crew are the members that power the scene changes, prop handoffs and onstage “magic” for each production. This may include, but not limited to, moving scenic units, striking and setting of props on stage, and so on.
Sound Crew: Sound Crew will help with microphones, sound cues, and music cues. As a sound tech, you will work with the director to test microphones and run sound cues. This role is great for students with a good ear for music, strong concentration skills, and students who have an interest in sound technology.
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Lighting Crew: Lighting Crew will be in charge of running the lighting for the show. They will use the light board and spotlights to provide all lighting elements. This role is great for students with strong concentration skills and have an interest in learning about lighting.
House Crew: House managers will be in charge of making sure the house (where the audience sits) is prepared for the audience. This includes arranging chairs, picking up trash from the previous performance, making sure there are enough programs, handing out programs, and turning the house lights on and off for pre-show, intermission, and post-show. They will work with the director to make sure house opens on time and making sure everyone is able to find a seat.
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Style Crew: Style Crew is charged with all Hair, Makeup, and Costume responsibilities for the show. They will help with hair, makeup, costume changes, top of show dressing, and performing costume checks following each dress rehearsal and performance.
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Click here to fill out the application for Tech Crew! Tech crew applications are due by the end of the day on Monday, August 25th.
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