Peter and the Starcatcher Program

HAiLEYBURY’S production of

A play by RiCK ELICE

Based on the Novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson

music by WAYNE BARKER

Originally produced on Broadway by Nancy Nagel Gibbs, Greg Schaffert, Eva Price, Tom Smedes, and Disney Theatrical Productions | Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia).

DIRECTOR’S NOTES If Peter and the Starcatcher is a story about friendship, adventure, imagination and belonging, then the making of this production has been every bit as magical as the story itself.

One of the most remarkable aspects of this production is that these puppets have been constructed from recycled and sustainable materials, demonstrating how imagination and innovation can transform everyday objects into theatrical magic.

The result is a collection of creatures that are not only visually striking, but also celebrate creativity, environmental responsibility and collaborative artistry.

This production represents the collaboration of many departments and the creativity of an extraordinary community of young theatre-makers.

Throughout this rehearsal process, students have worked across disciplines, learning that every role is vital in bringing a story to life. From performers and musicians to designers, technicians and crew, everyone has a part to play in a Haileybury production.

This year, we are especially proud to celebrate the creativity of our crew.

Our opening number features both cast and backstage team. We recognise the collective effort required to bring a production of this scale to life. Together they embody what makes theatre so special: a community of artists working towards a shared vision.

We have also been privileged to benefit from the outstanding mentorship of our Artistin-Residence, William Bobbie Stewart, whose expertise in visual storytelling and puppetry has been instrumental in shaping this production. Working closely with students throughout the creative process, William guided them in the design, engineering and animation of a range of puppets and theatrical creatures.

Filled with adventure, humour, singing, dancing, pirates, mermaids and a touch of theatrical magic, Peter and the Starcatcher invites audiences to embrace the power of imagination. We hope you enjoy this joyful celebration of storytelling and leave inspired by what can happen when a creative community comes together to dream, create and belong.

Nicole Smith Director/Producer

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SEAFARERS S E T A THE PIR

Black Stache PLAYE D BY LIA ADAM S

Slank

Smee

PL AYED BY E VA SA N TA LU C I A

PLAYED BY H ARRI SO N PER RY

Mack PLAYED BY HAMISH PEATMAN

Alf

Sanchez

PLAY ED BY ET H AN T RAN

PLAYED BY LUCA MOUTSOS

THE ORPHANS

Peter PLAYE D BY AB IR B AJ PA I

Prentis PLAYED BY TYLER ALLAN

Ted P LAY ED BY H A R R I SON T H OR N

BRITISH SUBJECTS

Lord Aster PLAYED BY RILEY ZHAO

Captain Scott P L AY ED BY A L EX ANDER T ZOUVELIS

Molly P LAY ED BY K I A R A G A D D

Mrs Bumbrake

Gremkin

PLAYED BY TÉA HANKS

PLAYED BY R H YS K E L LY

MOLLUSK ISLANDERS

Fighting Prawn PLAYE D BY ARAB ELLA WA L K E R

Hawking Clam P LAYED BY SCARL ETT SUAREZ

Teacher P LAY ED BY R I LE Y Z H AO

NARRATORS Ngano Goverwa

Macie Elliott

William Perfect

Keesha Lay

Emily Newman

William Macaulay

Grace Wakeling

Zac Parkes

Alice Taberner

ENSEMBLE Ben Harrop

Vivian Vu

Colt Facey

Anika Flynn

Baveshka Surendran

Aurora Walker

Audrey Destratis

Ayvah Lee

Millie Sola

Olivia Kuzma

Freya Haupt

Eliza Bystrzycki

Abigail Barden

Maverick LawrencePolitis

Ella Crosbie

BACKSTAGE Ella Wang

Stage Manager and puppet maker

Jeanette Wheeler

Assistant Stage Manager, percussionist and puppet maker

Mary Theodoropoulos Prop Master, puppet maker and set

Thenu De Lanerolle

Puppet maker, set and singer

Zara Tiepermann

Hayden Sun

Oliver Schreurs

Chloe Zhang

Haveesh Surendran

Phoenix Brydges

Student Sound Operator

Student Lighting Operator

Puppet maker and set Puppet maker and set Front of house

Chloe Chan

Student Projection Operator and featured singer

Hair and makeup

Kacy Huang

Lexi Perfect

Head Student Costumer

Mavis Varghese

Student Costumer, makeup and front of house

Hair and makeup

CREATIVE TEAM Ms Nicole Smith Director

Mr Matthew Sanderson

Ms Nicole Smith and Mr Matthew Sanderson

Technical Supervisor

Mr Dylan Dickson

Lighting Design

Co-producers

Mr Matthew Sanderson and Ms Nicole Smith

Choreographer and Assistant Director

Ms Erica D’Angelo

Mr Robert Latham

Mr Andrew Thomson

Music Director

Ms Jermaine Wong Co-music Director

Ms Kacey Pelle Rehearsal Assistant

Mr Justin Tan Student Teacher

Sound Design

Poster and Promotional Design

Ms Christina Logan Bell

Set Design and Construction

Ms Nicole Smith Costume Design

Mr Ben Mills

Video Content Producer

Mr James Gedicke Sound Operator

Mr Jacob McCormack Photography

Mr Sean Breen and Mr Mark Gardiner Carpenters

Ms Roslyn Rogers

Ticketing and Administration

Ms Karen Mr William Bobbie Fitzharris Stewart Transport Officer Artist in Residence

Ms Jane Smith Volunteer Costumier

Haileybury ...

Take your seat An exciting opportunity is available to each member of the Haileybury Community. Become part of our history!

Constructed in 1982, through the generosity of past

Examples of plaques may include:

generations, Aikman Hall is the main focal point

Mr John Smith

of Haileybury’s Performing Arts and serves all of

The Jones Family

Jenney Brown

1937 – 2015

OH 1984

Haileybury’s Melbourne campuses as the School’s main auditorium. Located at Haileybury Keysborough, the hall is utilised for assemblies, musicals, concerts, dramatic productions, speech nights and graduations, among other community activities.

With the assistance of the Haileybury Building Fund, as managed by the Haileybury Foundation, this much loved facility of over 35 years is being given an exciting redevelopment with the installation of new

This incredible opportunity to help secure Haileybury’s

seating throughout.

future and become part of its history won’t last long. To ensure your place go to foundation.haileybury.com.au

Each valued member of the Haileybury Community

before all seats sell out!

is invited to contribute a tax deductible gift for ‘Haileybury... Take Your Seat’, an opportunity to support the Haileybury Foundation by recognising those connected to Haileybury – a loved one, student, staff member or community member, in naming a seat. Each $500 donation will allocate a named plaque to a seat in Aikman Hall for the life of the refurbishment.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS All plaques will be allocated to seats on a first come first served basis according to availability. Tax deductible receipts will be provided for all donations and will be allocated to the Haileybury Building Fund. Receipts will be sent along with notification of when plaques are ready to view after installation.

Donating a plaque is for the purposes of naming that seat only. It does not guarantee your placement at events. All seating will remain open to the community regardless of the seat and who has named it. The wording on your plaque must be written within the limits given. Haileybury reserves the right to ask you to reword your message if it deems necessary, the School retains sole discretion on all such matters. Once a plaque is ordered, the donation becomes non refundable. The plaque is valid for the life of the refurbishment.

SPECIAL THANKS Director of Performing Arts, Mr Rod Marshall for his unwavering support of our growing team.

Thank you to Vice Principal, Mr Scott Doran and the Haileybury executive team for investing in another ambitious show.

Mrs Lara Wittles for additional choreography and rehearsal assistance, always with her signature warmth and generosity.

Our Haileybury Marketing team for your creative ways to connect to our wider community.

Thank you to Nada Razum and Facilities for always helping where possible. There are so many things you do for us behind the scenes.

Bravo, encore and thanks to our 2026 Drama Captains, Tyler Allan, Arabella Walker, Riley Zhao and Lia Adams.

You’re truly ‘star stuff.’