UA Little Rock Presents “Peter and the Starcatcher” Oct. 23-26
NOTE: This article has been updated. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the opening night of “Peter and the Starcatcher” has been moved to Oct. 23. If you had tickets for the Oct. 22 performance, please reserve tickets for one of the remaining showtimes using the link below.
The UA Little Rock School of Literary and Performing Arts invites audiences to set sail for adventure with its production of “Peter and the Starcatcher,” running Oct. 23–26, in the University Theatre. Admission is free; however, tickets must be reserved online.
Packed with swashbuckling pirates, clever orphans, and more, this Tony Award-winning play reimagines the century-old story of how a miserable orphan boy becomes the legendary Peter Pan.
“‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ is ensemble storytelling at its best,” said Stacy Pendergraft, SLPA’s producing artistic director, who will direct the play. “The imaginative challenge for actors in terms of physicality and swashbuckling style is significant. It’s quite a romp of a show, a playful, heartwarming story celebrating the power of friendship and human connection.”
Audiences will be transported to a world of adventure, friendship, and discovery as they watch an orphan boy and his friends battle greedy pirates and uncover the mysteries of Neverland. With its inventive staging and quick-witted humor, the play captures the timeless magic of growing up and the joy of holding on to childhood wonder.
Performance Schedule:
Evening Performances: October 23–24 at 7:30 p.m.
Matinee Performances: October 25 and 26 at 2:30 p.m.
All performances will be held in the University Theatre on the UA Little Rock campus.
UA Little Rock students starring in the production include Angelino Juario, Danielle Arum, Madisyn Thomas, Diego Ladino, Marionna Parker, Tory Williams, Maxx Hodges, Ty Waller, Alexis McCalister, Bannon Jones, Cooper Sykes, Levey Saintil, and Jennifer Ben.
The SLPA team and students have been rehearsing for the shows since September. Under the musical direction of Lorissa Mason with choreography by Caelon Colbert, the production features scenic design by Karen Dauenhauer with technical direction by Robert Warner. Reign Venture provides puppet design, with costumes by Don Bolinger and Verda Davenport-Booher, lighting by Mike Stacks, and sound by Gideon Brewer. Guest artist Xander Udochi serves as fight coordinator.
Shows are free and open to the public, but reservations are required online. For more information, contact Colbert at [email protected] or 501-916-3291.