Peter and the Starcatcher

A Play by Rick Elice

Music by Wayne Barker

Book by Dave Barry & Ridley Pearson

Wheaton Drama

May 20-June 12, 2022

This Tony-winning play uses ingenious stagecraft and limitless imagination to bring to life the story of how a miserable orphan boy becomes the legendary Peter Pan. Three young boys, kidnapped and sent to sea, know nothing of the mysterious trunk in the captain’s cabin, but precocious young Molly knows what’s inside – and that it must never fall into the wrong hands. Pirates, jungles, unlikely heroes, and a dozen actors portraying more than 100 unforgettable characters, Peter and the Starcatcher is rousing family entertainment at its best.

Boy/Peter: Jake Murphy
Molly Aster: Ellie Paulsen
The Black Stache: Benedict Slabik II
Ted: Mike Frale
Prentiss: David Pham
Bill Slank/Fighting Prawn: Heidi Schultz
Smee: Aaron Hoge
Mrs. Bumbrake/Teacher: Shane Brown
Lord Leonard Aster: Christopher Williams
Alf: Matt Johnson
Grempkin/Mack/Sanchez/Hawking Clam: Leah Rae Witt
Captain Robert Falcon Scott: Melissa M. Heeres
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Director: Sean Ogren
Music Director: Kate Loeffler
Choreographer: Emma Hajny
Fight Choreographer: Andrew Trygstad
Production Manager/Stage Manager: Elyse Willis
Assistant Director: Suzanne Ogren
Assistant Production Manager: Victoria Fritz
Assistant Stage Managers: Bruce Ebner, Melanie Johnson, Julie Kanturek, Chris Picchione
Scenic Designer: R.J. Ogren
Costume Designer: Susan Hajny
Lighting Designer: Jim Van de Velde
Sound Designer: Tom French
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2021-2022 Lou Award for Best Performer in a Supporting Female Role - Play - Shane Brown (Nominee)
2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Award for Best Ensemble Performance (Nominee)
2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Award for Best Direction of a Play - Sean Ogren (Nominee)
2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Award for Best Supporting Performer in a Play - Shane Brown (Nominee)
2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Award for Costume Design of a Play or Musical - Susan Hajny (Nominee)