Cast Size: Medium (22-24 performers)
Cast Type: Older Teens (15+) & Adults. 4 young boys (age 5-14) will also be cast.
Dance Requirements: Movement, Standard/Some roles Advanced
(Specified ages are a guideline only)
Character Breakdown:
J.M. BARRIE
A successful Scottish Playwright with a rebellious, childlike spirit that is entirely benevolent. He is at odds with the sensible, restrained world around him. Must have an excellent tenor voice.
Scottish Accent preferred.
Male, Mid 30’s – 40’s.
Vocal Range Ab2 - A4
CHARLES FROHMAN & HOOK
A wealthy American impresario who has stood by Barrie for much of his career. Known as “The Napoleon of Drama”. Must have comic timing.
Might double as HOOK – JM Barrie’s darker, alter-ego with a sense of humor. Must have an excellent bari-tenor sound.
Gender & Age: Male, 50’s.
Frohman’s Vocal Range B2 - G4.
Hook’s Vocal Range C#3 - E4
SYLVIA LLEWELYN DAVIES
A recent widow and mother of 4 boys, she encourages her boys to be free thinkers and is one herself. Must have a strong belt and mix as well as strong soprano notes.
British Accent preferred.
Gender & Age: Female, 20’s –30’s.
Vocal Range F#3 - F5.
MRS. DU MAURIER
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, but wants the best for her daughter and grandchildren. She has a dry sense of humor.
British Accent preferred
Gender & Age: Female, 50’s – 60’s.
Vocal Range C#4 - E5
THE LLEWELYN DAVIES BOYS (between the ages of 5 – 15) all singers
GEORGE LLEWELYN DAVIES
He is the oldest of the Davies boys. George is most sensible and mature though still able to play and have fun. Should have an unchanged voice or be able to sing in tenor range to E5.
British Accent preferred.
Gender & Age: Male, to play 12-15 years old.
Vocal Range G3 - E5
JACK LLEWELYN DAVIES
He is the second oldest of the boys, He is the naughtiest and most outlandish, but even his cheek comes from a good heart.
British Accent preferred.
Gender & Age: Male, to play 9-13 years old.
Vocal Range A3 - Eb5
PETER LLEWELYN DAVIES
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. British Accent preferred.
Gender & Age: Male, to play 7-11 years old.
Vocal Range Ab3 - E5
MICHAEL LLEWELYN DAVIES
He is the youngest of the boys, is also possibly the loudest and most confident in his actions and his statements.
British Accent preferred.
Gender & Age: Male, to play 6-9 years old.
Vocal Range A3 - Eb5
*MARY BARRIE
The wife of J.M. Barrie, she cares about the trappings of society. She and her husband do not share the same interest and live progressively separate lives. Must have a strong belt sound as well as strong soprano. She will also be a part of the ENSEMBLE.
British Accent preferred.
Gender & Age: Female, 20’s –30’s.
Vocal Range E4 - D5
*PETER PAN AND WENDY -
Must be an excellent dancers and actors. Okay with being lifted and carried around the stage. Will also double as ensemble.
British Accent preferred.
Gender & Age: Female, open to a male for Peter) 12 - 20s.
*LORD CANNAN
A high society sought by Frohman to invest in the theatre. He scandalously falls in love with Mary Barrie and must have good comic timing. He will also be a part of the ENSEMBLE. British Accent preferred.
Gender and Age: Male, 30s-50s
*MR. CROMER
Most phony and pretentious of the actor’s troupe. Must have good comic timing. Will also double as ensemble.
British Accent preferred.
Gender & Age: Male, 30s - 60s.
Vocal Range: Baritone.
*MR. HENSHAW
He tries to make the best out of his part, he left the company to play Richard the III and is horrify to play Nana the dog. Must @[Cast Size: Medium (22-24 performers)
British Accent preferred.
Gender & Age: Male, 30s - 60s.
Vocal Range: Baritone.
*MR. TURIN
Part of the acting troupe. Must have good comic timing. Set to play Mr. Darling and Captain Hook in Barrie’s play. Will also double as ensemble.
British Accent preferred.
Gender & Age: Male, 30s - 60s.
Vocal Range: Baritone.
*MISS BASSET
Part of the acting troupe. Must have good comic timing. Set to play one of the lost boys, Nibs. She wants to “Live and breathe” her character. Will also double as ensemble.
British Accent preferred.
Gender & Age: 20s - 60s
Vocal Range: Soprano.
*MISS JONES
Part of the acting troupe. Must have good comic timing. Set to play one of the lost boys, Tootles. She is curious about her part along with Miss Basset. Will also double as ensemble.
British Accent preferred.
Gender & Age: 20s - 60s
Vocal Range: Soprano.
*ELLIOT
Works to Frohman as Stage Manager of the theatre. Young and working his way up. He does the grunt work for Frohman.
British Accent preferred.
Gender & Age: (Either Gender) 15 - 30s
*ALBERT, THOMAS and EMILY
Servants to the Barrie’s. Must be good dancers. Must have good comic timing.
British Accent preferred.
Gender & Age: (Either Gender) 16 - 60s.
**ENSEMBLE**
We are seeking a physical, versatile ensemble to play multiple roles. Ability to play multiple characters, a British accent, physical movers and/or dance experience desired. Each ensemble member is unique. Ensemble will portray SERVANTS, ACTORS and characters within the story of PETER PAN so physicality will be a plus. Looking for around 8 Female and 8 Male Ensemble Members to play some of the above roles as well as others.
* Will also be part of the Ensemble*