UPPER SANDUSKY, OHIO (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW) —The Star Theatre in Upper Sandusky invites area performers to audition for its upcoming production of Peter and the Starcatcher, the award-winning and wildly imaginative prequel to Peter Pan. Auditions will be held Wednesday, July 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Star Theatre, 121 W. Wyandot Avenue, Upper Sandusky, Ohio.
Those auditioning should come prepared to sing a 32-bar cut of a favorite song, either from musical theatre or another genre, and present a 90-second monologue. A 45-second comedic monologue and a 45-second monologue utilizing iambic pentameter are strongly encouraged. While Peter and the Starcatcher is technically a play, music plays an important role in enhancing the storytelling, including several opportunities for beautiful vocal harmonies. Timing, pacing, and strong ensemble work are essential to the success of this production.
This fast-paced story-theatre production thrives on imagination and collaboration. The show was conceived with actor doubling in mind, allowing performers to portray multiple characters while helping create the world of the play through movement, sound effects, storytelling, and ensemble work. Cast members will be utilized in nearly every scene, making for an energetic, creative, and rewarding theatrical experience. Performers should be ready for a whirlwind of comedic adventure, quick character changes, and theatrical ingenuity.
Peter and the Starcatcher tells the origin story of the boy who would become Peter Pan. The adventure begins as three orphan boys leave St. Norbert’s Orphanage for Lost Boys aboard the ship Neverland while Molly Aster, a bright and determined apprentice Starcatcher, sails on a parallel journey to the distant kingdom of Rundoon. When trunks containing magical starstuff are accidentally switched, the paths of orphans, sailors, Starcatchers, and pirates collide. Along the way, audiences encounter hurricanes, mermaids, shipwrecks, crocodiles, and the larger-than-life pirate Black Stache, whose ongoing battle with a nameless orphan boy ultimately lays the foundation for one of literature’s most beloved rivalries.
Told through an inventive story-theatre style, the production relies on a talented ensemble to transform simple theatrical elements into ships, jungles, oceans, islands, and magical worlds. The result is a heartwarming and hysterically funny adventure celebrating friendship, courage, imagination, and the discovery of one’s true identity.
The production features a wide variety of memorable roles, including Boy (who becomes Peter Pan), Molly Aster, Prentiss, Ted, Lord Aster, Bill Slank, Mrs. Brumbake, Black Stache, Smee, Fighting Prawn, Teacher, and numerous ensemble characters. Opportunities abound for performers of varying ages and experience levels who enjoy physical storytelling, comedy, and collaborative ensemble work.
Ready for an “awfully big adventure”? Join us as we bring this magical and hilarious tale to life on the Star Theatre stage.
For additional information, contact Director Keitha Voorheis at (419) 310-7372