PETER PAN - Peoria Center for the Performing Arts Non Equity Auditions

Auditions are open to Ages 6-14 years old

This is a no cut production, no experience necessary. Everyone who auditions and pays tuition will be cast.

Tuition will be $200.00. Tuition payments will be due February 23rd.

Please be on time for the audition.

Please be prepared to sing and read for the audition.

There is no need to prepare anything ahead of time.

Kids Alive rehearses on Sundays from 5-7:00. Performances begin May 23rd and continue through June 5th. A full rehearsal calendar will be available at auditions.

Please contact Chris Hamby at chamby@theaterworks.org with any questions

Character Breakdown

CAPTAIN HOOK The dangerous villain who seeks revenge on Peter Pan for the loss of his hand.

CHIEF TIGER BAMBOO The leader of the native population on Never Land.

JOHN The middle Darling child who acts quite mature for his age. He is a smart, analytical thinker.

MICHAEL The youngest Darling child and baby brother to Wendy and John. He is sensitive and playful.

MR. DARLING The Darling children's father. He is a moody, pompous man who has an extremely caring heart underneath.

MRS. DARLING The mother of Wendy, John and Michael. She is wise and sensible, the calming opposite to Mr. Darling's fussing.

NANA a canine nursemaid to the Darling children. She cannot speak but takes very good care of Wendy, John and Michael.

PETER PAN The boy who wouldn't grow up. He is a hotheaded, adventurous adolescent who is also very caring.

SMEE Captain Hook's right-hand man and the show's comic relief. The role of Smee is another opportunity to showcase a comedic performer alongside Captain Hook.

THE CROCODILE Ate Captain Hook's hand and is now following him to eat the rest. This is a non-speaking role, and the actor playing this character can become part of the ensemble for other group numbers.
THE FAIRIES Tinker Bell's friends whom she has roped into telling the story. Silvermist is sweet and supportive. Rosetta has southern charm. Fawn is spunky and fun. Iridessa is the most cautious and sensible. Lyria is delicate and inquisitive. And Vidia can't believe she has to put up with being in someone else's story.

THE INDIANS The native inhabitants of Never Land. They include Brave Pine, Brave Oak and Brave Shrub..

THE LOST BOYS Peter Pan's faithful gang. They are fellow orphans and incredibly loyal to their leader. The Lost Boys include Cubby, Skunk, Foxy, Hop and the Raccoon Twins.

THE MERMAIDS also native to Never Land and live in Mermaid Lagoon. They very friendly to Peter but resentful of Wendy when she arrives. The mermaids include Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella and Allana.

THE PIRATES Captain Hook's rough gang of henchmen. They are mean and gruff characters that do Captain Hook's bidding. They include Jukes, Flint, Cookson, Murphy, Noodler and Skylights.

TIGER LILY The Indian Chief's daughter. She is a strong and proud young woman.

TINKER BELL Peter Pan's fairy. She is full-size and able to speak English when talking to the audience, but two inches tall and only able to speak through bells while in scenes.

WENDY The eldest Darling child and a gifted storyteller.

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