Director’s Note
Peter/Wendy is an opportunity for all of us to dive into a familiar, yet often misunderstood, story. The story of Peter Pan is one that most of us recall from Disney - a bright, upbeat cartoon about a boy who never grows up. A boy who runs away to a fantasy world of possibility and imagination, surrounded by strong personalities in all of the well-known characters: Wendy, Captain Hook, Smee, Tinker Bell, the Lost Boys, and Tiger Lily. However, this story does not lean into the fantasy aspects of never growing up. Instead, we are forced to face the reality of one important question:
What happens if you never grow up?
This show features a very young and new cast and as a new director, this has been both exciting and challenging for me. Previously, I worked with adults in a professional theatre setting. It is safe to say that directing a high school show is completely different. I quickly learned the importance of community and theatre "vibez". These students are people first, then performers. With the cast being very young, we have had the chance to learn together as we put the show together from scratch.
I hope that at the end of the show, you not only notice the talent within the cast and crew, but you are able to observe the confidence and growth in each of the students. The goal of this show was not to put on the perfect performance, but to give the cast and crew an opportunity to grow their skills as both incredibly talented artists and incredibly worthwhile humans.
Theatre is a "large and sprawly" collaborative art. Although I would love to use this page to thank everyone individually, I don't think I have enough space. However, I will try.
- To my Cast:
The show is incredible. Witnessing the incredible you've all made as creatives, the problems you've sold, and the team that you've assembled has been beautiful. You've all come so far and I'm proud of you.
- To my Crew:
Together as one, you all have put together an incredible show. Learning to individualy create and bring your work together is a hard process that you're all on the road to mastering.
- To Mrs. Mullholand:
Thank you for always having my back. I couldn't ask for a better collaborator during my crazy transition into teaching this year. You rock.
Thank you all for coming, and I hope you enjoy the show!
