"Peter and the Starcatcher" About the Play
"Peter and the Starcatcher" Written by Rick Elice
- Based on the novel by Dave Berry and Ridley Pearson
- Music by Wayne Barker
- Produced by Maggie Cooper
- Co-directed by Krissy Hartman & Anthony Reed
- Co-presented by Clark Theatre Arts Program and the Springfield Arts Council
Originally produced on Broadway by Nancy Nagel Gibbs, Greg Schaffert, Eva Price, Tom Smedes, and Disney Theatrical Productions.
Act I
What happens when pirates, magical treasure and three unlikely young heroes collide? An extraordinary adventure filled with imagination, mischief and a little starstuff!
When Lord Aster entrusts his daughter, Molly, with a secret cargo of magical starstuff, she discovers its power to make the impossible possible. But when pirates set their sights on the precious treasure, Molly joins forces with three orphan boys aboard a ship bound for adventure. As storms rage and ships collide, the unlikely companions face daring escapes, devious pirates and unexpected surprises.
With a flying cat, plenty of mischief and the magic of starstuff, the journey takes a remarkable turn when one boy discovers his name and begins his transformation into the legendary Peter Pan.
Act II
Stranded on a mysterious island, Molly and the boys encounter the Mollusks, a group of island natives, and a band of newly transformed mermaids. As Black Stache closes in on the precious starstuff, the friends must outsmart their captors, rescue their allies and protect the magical cargo. Along the way, Peter discovers an enchanted underground grotto where golden waters hold a power unlike anything he has ever known.
With daring escapes, unexpected friendships and a little island magic, the adventure reveals Peter's extraordinary destiny. As Molly and her father prepare to leave, they discover that Peter's journey has changed him forever, giving him a home, a family and a place where he can remain a boy who never grows up.