Ever since November, the cast and crew of the “Peter Pan” prepared for the February show. Opening night was on Feb. 28 and the show was very successful throughout the whole weekend. Full of excitement and humor, the musical was a hit for audiences young and old. All of the hard work the cast and crew put into preparation for the performances paid off! Viewers were mystified by the flying cast members and nostalgic as they watched the story of Peter Pan, a boy who never wanted to grow up unfold. The elaborate set was remarkable, and was certainly a sight to behold. The glistening stars outside the bedroom window were beautiful and the pirate ship was fun and exciting. The Island of the Lost Boys and the cave were well done and nicely brought to life.
The star of the play was sophomore Megan Johnson. She is very talented, and was enthusiastic as Peter Pan. She matched his ego and energy perfectly, and she connected with the audience greatly. Junior Kayleigh Bennett was Tiger Lilly, the Indian princess who Peter befriends throughout the play. Senior Sophia Metcalf was Wendy, the young girl who flies to Neverland with the mysterious fellow. Metcalf fit the role perfectly, since her curiosity and pep shined. Another senior who is very well known for his acting is Jayce Winant. Winant played the infamous Captain Hook. Everybody was excellent in his/her role, and the whole production was a success.
It is easy for anyone to reminisce about his or her childhood when watching Peter Pan. Many remember the Disney version of this classic tale they may have watched when they were younger. Others may feel like they never want to grow up, like Peter. The final scene of the musical can easily bring a tear to someone’s eye as s/he watches Peter, still youthful, visit Wendy, all grown up and married with children of her own. It is in this scene that viewers see how inevitable growing up truly is. It is heartbreaking to see Peter upset over the fact that Wendy is all grown up after she had “promised” she would stop. However, the musical does not end on a completely depressing note as Wendy’s daughter Jane agrees to be Peter’s “mother” once every spring.
There was a kerfuffle after the opening night. Someone who is still unknown managed to steal Captain Hook’s hook. This was tragic since the whole character revolves around the hook. There was an announcement stating anyone who returned the hook would not be punished, but it was never returned. Despite the missing part of the costume, the play continued as scheduled.
The Friday night show was almost sold out, so the cast and crew had many expectations to live up to. Johnson excelled with her singing, and of course the flying. Metcalf displayed amazing emotion and she seemed to have so much fun with the part. Winant was incredible as Captain Hook, and he did not have a problem instructing the other pirates. The crew did very quick scene changes, and everyone in the pit orchestra was very entertaining. The high school never fails to deliver a good performance on these plays.
