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Peter and the
Starcatcher

A Play by Rick Elice

Based on the Novel by

Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson

 

 

April 15 - 19, 2026

at the Bean-Brown Theatre

 

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Embark on a magical journey that explores the longing for adventure and the discovery of one's true home. This imaginative tale reminds us that home can be found in the most unexpected places, within ourselves and in the bonds we create. The play provides a backstory for the characters of Peter Pan, Mrs. Darling, Tinker Bell, and Hook. It serves as a prequel to J. M. Barrie's Peter and Wendy

Performance & Tickets

Performances 

  • Wednesday, Apr. 15, 2026 - 7:30 p.m. 

  • Thursday, Apr. 16, 2026 - 7:30 p.m.

  • Friday, Apr. 17, 2026 - 7:30 p.m.

  • Saturday, Apr.18, 2026- 7:30 p.m.

  • Sunday, Apr.19, 2026 - 2:00 p.m.

Characters/Roles Available
Production Credits

Production Credits

Director - Molly Page

Musical Director - Nicholas Pappas

Stage Manager - Amber Beck

Costume Design - Jeanette Waterman

Scenic Design - TBD

Lighting Design - TBD

Props Design - TBD

Band Leader - Dr. Elijah Pugh​​​

Cast List​

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Black Stache – Nicholas Pappas

Boy - Jackson Blankenship

Molly Aster – Bailee Henderson

Prentiss – Michael Green

Ted – Cade Woodward

Smee – Margaret Carr

Lord Leonard Aster – Bradley Logan

Captain Robert Falcon Scott – Donald Falls II*

Mrs. Bumbrake – Averie Bonneville*

Alf – Joshua DeBell

Mack – Chloe Canterbury*

Bill Slank – Wescott Youngson

Grempkin – Heather Gann

Sanchez – Elana Woodall

Fighting Prawn – Glen Johnson**

Hawking Clam – Meredith Vaughn

Teacher – Hilary Maddox

Ensemble (a host of pirates, sailors, mollusks, and mermaids) –
                Lilly Grantham

                Lizzie LuLue

                Colby Skinner

                Hannah Wilks*

 

*Shelton State student

** member of the Theatre Tuscaloosa All-Star Cast

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the running time of the production?

    • TBD - Approximately 2 hours

  • Will there be an intermission?

    • Yes

  • Should I bring the kids?

    • This production is appropriate for kids 10 and older.

  • What themes are explored in the play? 

    • Growing up, identity, friendship, good vs. evil, colonialism, greed, and class systems

  • Does the play’s text contain offensive language?

    • There is mild adult language and threats/crude language played for humor (by pirates).

  • Does the play contain violence?

    • The play contains stylized, comic, and non-graphic violence.

  • Does the play contain the use of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs?

    • There are brief references to rum and drinking and pipe smoking, consistent with pirate imagery.
  • Does the play contain nudity or other adult situations?
    • No.
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