Auditions: Peter & the Starcatcher
Book by Rick Elice, Music by Wayne Barker
Presented By Joseph Patrick & Maurice Galpern at The Lower Ossington Theatre (LOT)
Directed by Jeremy Hutton
Musical Direction by Mike Ross
LOT values gender equity and cultural diversity in all of our practices.
We encourage submissions from all performers interested in being involved with this production.
Auditions: Tuesday May 10th 2016. Casting all roles.
Important Dates:
Rehearsals begin from the Late May 2016
Tech begins June 20th 2016
Show runs from July 7th to August 28th 2016 (with possible extension)
Performances are Thursday thru Sunday weekly with multiple show times on Saturday.
We are seeking strong performers, with musical ability. All should prepare one comedic monologue, and one musical selection. This is a paid non-equity position.
Please submit a headshot and resume to lotheatreauditions@gmail.com
Tony-winning Peter and the Starcatcher up-ends 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, the play was conceived for the stage by Directors Roger Rees and Alex Timbers and 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.
Casting Descriptions
Black Stache
A notorious pirate, terrorizing the seven seas in search of a worthy adversary. Heartless, hirsute, and suspiciously well read. Partial to the poetical and theatrical, which causes them to behave quite flamboyantly. Approx Age: 30 to 50
Molly Aster
A young Starcatcher apprentice who is taken aboard the Neverland as precious cargo. Curious and intelligent, they are only beginning to understand the confusing romantic longings that come with their age. They will risk anything for the sake of what is right. Approx Age: 18 to 25
Boy/Peter
A lonely and hardened orphan who doesn't miss much. Nameless, homeless, and friendless at the beginning of the play and a hero by the end. They want a home and a family more than anything, and dreams of a life of being free. Approx Age: 18 to 25
Grempkin
The schoolmaster of St. Norbert's Orphanage for Lost Boys. Mean and malodorous, they revel in keeping their boys in the dark and malnourished. Optional Doublings include: FIGHTING PRAWN; MACK; SÁNCHEZ. Approx Age: 40 to 60
Mrs. Bumbrake
Molly's nanny, a stereotypical British cad and outfitted with the duty of teaching Molly about womanhood. They still have enough charm in their age to attract a sailor or two. Optional Doubling as TEACHER. Approx Age: 40 to 60
Bill Slank
The vicious orphaned captain of the Neverland. Does not possess the capacity to lead anyone but themself, which puts them constantly in disaster. Greedy enough to send boys to their doom for the chance of gaining starstuff. Optional Doubling as HAWKING CLAM. Approx Age: 35 to 55
Smee
Black Stache's first mate. They are single-mindedly dedicated to their captain's every whim.
Approx Age: 25 to 55
Prentiss
An orphan, ambitious, hyper articulate, and logical. They yearn to be leader, even when they know in their heart that they’ll never be one. A bit of a blowhard with a touch of cowardice.
Approx Age: 18 to 25
Alf
A seafarer, an old sea dog proud of their tenure. Their kind heart gives them an appeal to the feminine sensibility. Approx Age: 50 to 65
Lord Leonard Aster
Molly's father, a loyal subject to the Queen. The very model of a Victorian English gentleman, they are a faithful friend and a secret Starcatcher. Approx Age: 40 to 60
Captain Robert Falcon Scott
Lord Aster's old school friend, the captain of the Wasp, Britain's fastest frigate. Lives with nautical bravura and heroic patriotism. Approx Age: 35 to 45
Ted
An orphan obsessed with food. A natural performer with easy wit and quite poetic language. Approx Age: 18 to 25
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