Peter and the Starcatcher – Rick Elice

Dawn McAndrews Director	Jim Alexander Set/Lighting Designer	Elizabeth Rocha Costume Designer
Cynthia McGuire Music Director	Ned Donovan Fight Director	Ivy Thomas Props Master	Katie Moshier Stage Manager

Cast (In order of appearance)

Connor McAndrews Black Stache	Anna Doyle Molly	Josh Zwick Boy/Peter	Ardarius Blakely Gremkin/Fighting Prawn
Rob Glauz Mrs. Bumbrake/Teacher	Amanda Robinson Smee	Heather Irish Alf	Tim Kopacz Lord Aster
Mark Cooper Prentiss	Emery Lawrence Slank/Hawking Clam	Jeff Fairfield Mack	Paul Menezes Captain Robert Falcon
John Logan Ted

From the Director

“On these magic shores children at play are forever beaching their (tiny boats). We too have been there; we can still hear the sound of the surf, though we shall land no more.” – J.M. Barrie, from Peter Pan

Peter and the Starcatcher has a very special place in my heart for many reasons; its blend of hyper-theatricality, ensemble creation, and imaginative storytelling speaks to my passion as a theatre-maker. As the mother of two “Lost Boys” who spent their young lives in a near constant state of playing “Freak Out” (our phrase for make-believe), I am thrilled by the adventure of the characters in the play as well as the journey for the families and former lost boys and girls in the audience. Through the power of language and the manipulation of simple props, the stage becomes a ship, a dungeon, the ocean, and a tropical island. It’s a giant theatrical playground but it also, like all good fairy tales, conveys a deeper message about friendship, parenting, coming-of-age, and the true meaning of Home. Several years ago, my sister and I brought our families to see it for our mother’s 70th birthday—three generations celebrating family, making memories is at the heart of this wild, wacky, and whimsical play. I hope it reminds you of the dreams, joys, and wonders of your youth and the moment when you took the leap of faith into your dreams. Enjoy!