CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
PETER PAN -
Male/Female, Stage Age 13-18
Peter is the
clever, adventurous, and confident leader of the Lost Boys. While at times he is boastful and
self-centered, there is a side of Peter that is caring and joyous. His desire to stay a child forever
allows him to continue his adventures
unburdened by the realities of growing up.
He is the embodiment of youthful naïveté. His relationship with Wendy, however, forces
him to grapple with emotions he never anticipated. The actor playing this role must be able to
convey the complexity of the character and command the stage. The show rests on Peter’s shoulders, and the
actor must be able to handle the demands and pressure of such a role. The actor must be an excellent singer, an
agile mover, and unafraid of flying.
Vocal Range: Tenor/Alto
WENDY -
Female, Stage Age 12-18
On the verge
of adolescence, Wendy is conflicted by her desire to grow up and her fears
about the unknown aspects of adulthood.
She is a very pleasant and charming girl who takes on the role of
“mother” to the Lost Boys. Meeting Peter
awakens romantic feelings within her and she is forced to reconcile the various
facets of her emerging womanhood. Wendy
must be a strong singer and actress who is not afraid of flying.
Vocal Range: Soprano
CAPTAIN HOOK -
Male, Stage Age 40s-50s
Outwardly,
Hook is a classic villain. However,
underneath this delightfully evil exterior lies a weak, washed up coward who
hides behind an unemotional and controlling façade. Hook is Peter’s nemesis and detests Peter’s
confidence and natural charisma. The
actor playing Hook must be a strong singer and character actor. Additionally, he must be fit and have the
ability to master stage combat.
Vocal Range: Baritone
MRS. DARLING -
Female, Stage Age 30s-40s
Mrs. Darling
is graceful, warm, and motherly – exactly what one would presume Wendy’s mother
to be. Mrs. Darling is a featured role
with solo singing. The actor must have a
maternal presence and a beautiful singing voice.
Vocal Range: Soprano
MR. DARLING -
Male, Stage Age 40s-50s
Mr. Darling
is a stern and unimaginative, but loving, father. This role is a wonderful opportunity for a
featured acting role with no singing ability required. This role may be doubled as a pirate.
Vocal Range: N/A
JOHN DARLING -
Male, Stage Age 10-12
John is the
loyal, bookish middle child of the Darling family. He has always dreamed of being in a big
adventure. Must be a good mover and be
comfortable flying.
Vocal Range: Tenor
MICHAEL DARLING -
Male, Stage Age 6-8
The youngest
Darling child, he is a sweet, bubbly, and likeable boy who is full of fun. Must be a good mover and be comfortable
flying.
Vocal Range: Tenor
TIGER LILY -
Female, Stage Age 13-18
The
beautiful princess of the Indian tribe, Tiger Lily is brave, “coquettish, cold,
and amorous by turns.” She must possess a sensuality that stands in contrast to
Wendy’s sweet demeanor. Strong dance
ability required.
Vocal Range: Mezzo
SMEE
- Male, Stage Age 50s-60s
Smee is
Captain Hook’s right-hand man. He is a
jovial, simple, and loveable sidekick.
He is a comedic character in direct contrast to Hook in appearance and
physical stature. Must be able to move.
Vocal Range: Baritone/Tenor
LIZA
- Female, Stage Age 30s-40s
Liza is the
pleasant Darling family maid. She
travels to Neverland, and represents the ability to grow up and still maintain
a youthful spirit. The actor playing
Liza must be a strong dancer and unafraid of flying.
Vocal Range: Any
NANA – CROCODILE -
Male/Female, Stage Age N/A
These
non-speaking roles could possibly be played by the same actor, who must be
agile and able to express animal emotions with his or her body. These are both
very physical roles.
Vocal Range: N/A
LOST BOYS - Male, Stage Age 5-15
The
adventurous gang of misfit boys who have been abandoned by or have run away
from their mothers. They live with Peter
in Neverland and originally share his desire to never grow up. They are a group of distinct and unique
personalities, including Tootles (the sweet one), Slightly Soiled (the
conceited one), and Nibs (the cheerful one).
These strong personalities demand strong actors who are able to move and
have stage presence and energy. All Lost
Boys are male. If a girl wants to
audition for a lost boy she must look and act like a boy.
Vocal Range: All
PIRATES -
Male, Stage Age 20s-50s - Perhaps
some Pirate wenches will be cast
A group of
Captain Hook’s henchmen. These men
believe they are sinister and cunning, but are actually a comical band of
buffoons. They are continuously
out-smarted and out-maneuvered by the Lost Boys and resort to dance to spark
their creative juices. The actors
playing these roles must be good singers and able to move, but more importantly
need to possess strong comedic timing.
Stage combat experience is a plus.
Vocal Range: All
INDIANS -
Male/Female, Stage Age 20s-40s
The Indians
are the featured dancers of the show.
They must be very strong and agile dancers who can convey character and
emotion through movement. Gymnastic
ability is a plus. Some actors playing
Indians may double as the Neverland animals, providing a unique featured
dancing opportunity. The Staff is
looking to cast up to four male Indians who are strong, athletic dancers and
must be comfortable appearing onstage without a shirt.
Vocal Range: All
NEVERLAND ANIMALS -
Male/Female, Stage Age 20s-40s
The animals
include an Ostrich (who should be able to dance en pointe), a Kangaroo, a Lion
and several Mermaids. The Neverland
Animals must be strong dancers who are agile and able to express animal
emotions with their bodies.
Vocal Range: All
AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD
MARCH 6-7-8 for Lost Boys, Michael and John
MARCH 13-14-15 for Peter, Wendy, and all Adult Characters
