The Estevan Arts Council will present the Missoula Children’s Theatre’s performance of Peter and Wendy as part of the 2019-20 Koncerts for Kids series.
As is tradition with a visit from the Missoula Children’s Theatre, the vast majority of the cast will be local youths. An audition will be held for the production of Peter and Wendy on Sept. 16 at Westview School at 4 p.m. Those auditioning should arrive 10-15 minutes early and plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to remain for a rehearsal immediately following the audition.
Approximately 50-60 roles are available for local students. All students, from kindergarten to Grade 12, are encouraged to audition. No advance preparation is necessary.
Most cast members rehearse approximately four hours and 15 minutes each day, Monday through Friday.
Peter and Wendy will be presented at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Sept. 21 at the Souris Valley Theatre’s Frehlick Hall. Tickets are $7 for all ages (three and under are free), and are available in advance at Henders Drugs, the Estevan Arts Council’s office or at the door. For more information call the Estevan Arts Council at 634-3942.
Peter and Wendy is part of the Missoula Children's Theatre's unique international touring project. In the play, when Captain Hook sends his right-hand man, Smee, on a quest to capture Peter Pan, it’s seemingly business as usual, at first. Little does Hook realize what fantastic adventures await him and his pirate posse in their search for the elusive Peter Pan.
Mistaken identities, ever-morphing clouds, a classy crocodile, some very lost boys and a fickle shadow all add to the mayhem.
Meanwhile, Mr. and Mrs. Darling embark on a quest of their own and find themselves trekking everywhere from Hawaii to the North Pole in search of their three missing children. With help from the earth-friendly Neverlanders, exotic Neverland creatures, and faithful Tinker Bell, the Darling children are found, disputes are ultimately resolved, and everyone – including Captain Hook– finds a place to truly belong.
