The Marion Art Center announces open auditions for Peter Pan, which will run at the MAC December 6, 7, 13, 14, 15. Curtain is 7:30 pm for Friday and Saturday performances and 2:00 pm for the Sunday matinee. Auditions will be held at the MAC, located at 80 Pleasant Street, on September 21 starting at 9:00 am and September 22 starting at 1:00 pm.
MAC Theater is looking for actors of all ages to take on twenty-four roles in J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan, adapted by Craig Sodaro, and directed by Kate Fishman. This superb nonmusical adaptation for families captures all the magic and charm of everyone’s favorite story.
The Darling children love to hear of Peter Pan’s adventures during his visits through the open window of the nursery. Then one night after Nana (the dog) has taken his shadow and Wendy has sewn it back on, Peter Pan and Tinker Bell (not a role, a light with sound effects) whisk the children off to Neverland to be part of the adventures. Wendy, John and Michael become friends with the Lost Boys and Princess Tiger Lily, and Wendy becomes everyone’s mother. When the evil Captain Hook captures Wendy and the Lost Boys, Peter Pan comes to their rescue. Together with the ticking crocodile, Peter Pan puts Captain Hook in his place and returns the Darling children to their home.
Speaking Roles include: The Darling Household: Wendy, John, Michael, Mrs. Darling (an adult role), Liza, the maid (adult role); The Lost Boys: Peter Pan, Tootles, Nibs, Curly, Pots, Pans, Slightly; The Pirates: Captain Hook, Smee, Starkey, Skylight, Cookie, Noodles; The Indians: Great Big Panther, Tiger Lily’s father (adult role); Tiger Lily, Two Moons, Raging Waters, Chattering Chipmunk. There is also a nonspeaking role as Nana, the dog, who will also play the crocodile.
All Lost Boys, Pirates, and Indian roles are gender nonspecific. Parents of actors are welcome, but not required, to attend rehearsals and participate in organizing the youth cast during performances. More information can be found at marionartcenter.org/auditions.