Peter and the Starcatcher Digital Program

The Covenant School Presents

The Covenant School Hickory Campus Auditorium March 3-5, 2022

The Covenant School 2022 Players Present

Peter and The Starcatcher A play by RICK ELICE Based on the novel by DAVE BARRY and RIDLEY PEARSON Music by WAYNE BARKER Lyrics by HERBERT KRETZMER Originally produced on Broadway by NANCY NAGEL GIBBS, GREG SCHAFFERT, EVA PRICE, TOM SMEDES, and DISNEY THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS Presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Notes from The Production Team At first pass, Peter and the Starcatcher is simply the prequel to the classic, Peter Pan. In this broadly comical story, we find out how Peter became who he is and how he got that name; we meet Wendy’s mother, Molly; we discover how that ticking crocodile got both the tick and Hook’s hand; and what is this substance that powers the whole show – this “starstuff?”

But, as is usually the case with the stories that endure, there is more beneath the surface of the chuckle-inducing, self-important world of Victorian aristocracy at sea. Take Peter, for example. We meet him first as simply “Boy,” a young man with no name, no family, no home, no one. These are deep waters after all. How many young ones, then and now, have struggled to discover an identity in a vacuum of isolation? To what extent is identity bestowed in relationships?

What’s love got to do with it?

And then there is Molly Aster. Though she has “stars” in her surname, she’s not at all sure that she is one. Even with an apparently doting father, she fights tooth and nail to prove that she is good enough, smart enough, strong enough to do what is expected. But is it ever enough? It turns out the crushing weight of perfectionism is not just (or only or solely) a 21st century phenomenon!

Running through the story flows this current of time and mortality.

What if we could freeze time and never grow up, never die? Would that be a boon in our current condition? What if you achieved frozen immortality, but those you love did not? That sneaky, old crocodile is not just a ferocious monster on the tropical island, he’s also a pretty potent metaphor. Is time after you, or are you after time, or…?

Hope you’ve brought your lively imagination along for this performance! Devised theater like this pulls you right into the storytelling, with locations suddenly shifting, living actors becoming scenery, theatrical tricks pulled off in plain sight. It’s fun!

Let’s see how much starstuff goes home with you!

SCENES Act 1 1. Prologue 2. The deck of the Neverland 3. Molly’s Cabin 4. The bowels of the ship 5. Bilge Dungeon 6. Captain’s Cabin of the Wasp 7. Passageway of the Neverland 8. Captain’s Cabin of the Wasp 9. Bilge Dungeon of the Neverland 10. The deck of the Neverland 11. The Neverland, the Wasp, the ocean

INTERMISSION

Act 2 1. Prologue 2. Mountaintop, Mollusk Island 3. Island Jungle 4. Mollusk Territory 5. Mister Grin’s cage 6. The beach 7. Jungle’s edge 8. Up the mountain 9. Grotto 10. Mountaintop 11. The beach

Cast List

Molly..........................................Melanie Johnson* (understudy: Margaret James) Boy/Peter........................................ Teddy Lepage (understudy: Owen Bradley Ted.................................................... Thomas Nugent Prentiss.................................. Nathan Klintworth Black Stache.....................................John Bottas* Smee..............................................Avery Paladino Lord Aster..................................... Carter Brown Captain Scott..........................................Baker Katz Bill Slank.................................Charlotte Caldejon* Betty Bumbrake...................... Kendall Verbrugge* Alf..............................................Andrew Shackelford Grempkin.......................................Ryland Patterson Mack.......................................................Molly Sawyer Sanchez.................................................... Bryce Yates Fighting Prawn......................................... Ana Livelli Hawking Clam....................................... Bryce Yates Teacher..................................................... Grace Wolf (understudy: Ivy Song) Company ���������������������������������������� Margaret James, Lolo Kincel, Josie Laugelli, Ana Livelli, Molly Sawyer, Ailyn Scott, Ivy Song, Kinsley Verbrugge, Maisie Ward, Grace Wolf * Denotes Senior Cast Member

Production Team Direction........................................................ Ms Tyra Robinson Music Direction.......................................... Mr. Daniel Warren with Mr Bobby Gregg Production............................................................Mr. Jerry King Choreography.......................... Natalie Crowder, Anna Rude Stage Management...................................Gabi Walicek, Jillian Dickman with Sophie Leyshon, Zoe Levesque Jerry King Set .......................... ...Robert Rupe (Master Carpetner) with Colin Anderson, Matthew Bradley, Carter Brown, Ethan Mitchell, Cathy Rupe, Duncan Rupe, Michael Rupe, George Sanker, Jason & Leah Paladino, and Bryan Verburgge Costumes............................................... Dorothy Briggs (Head Costumer) with Elizabeth Taliaferro-Jones, Mary Jones, Avery Paladino, Hensley Nelson, Carol Ward Props...........................................................Jerry King (Shop Supervisor) with Ava Albaugh, Adelynn Anderson, Kayla Anderson, Orla Bradley, John Collmus, Natalie Crowder, Jennifer Ferguson, Margaret James, Lolo Kincel, Sophie Lambert, Josie Laugelli, Leslie Lepage, Teddy Lepage, Zoe Levesque Sophia Leyshon, Olive Lindauer, Gianna Miller, Katie Perry, Cee-Jay Renner-Thomas, Amy Rigg, Anna Rude, Tabitha Rude, Elias Sanker, Jeanette Sanker, Lena Sanker, Ailyn Scott, Allison Stevens, Beth Sutherland, Elizabeth Taliaferro-Jones, Carol Ward, KC Verbrugge, Kinsley Verbrugge, Reed Verbrugge, Grace Wolf, Pat Wolf

Lights.....................Riley Perrault (Board Operator) with Kendall Verbrugge, Andrew Shackelford, Sophie Lambert Sound................................................................Michael Rupe Stunt Coordinator.................................Ryland Patterson Publicity &Tickets...............Lydia Warren, Amy Duprey Cast Headshots & Coordination.........Henry Hallock Show Photography.......................................Lydia Warren Meals Coordination...........Leah Robinson, Carol Ward House Management................................ Abbie Hutchins, Jessica McClain, Abby Remein

Cast and Crew Bios Mr. Jerry King (Producer) - Mr. King is gratified to be part of the team telling this funny-but-profound tale performed inside this year! Quite a theatrical change from Les Miserables outside last spring! It has been fun doing a deep dive into all things 19th c. British maritime for the design.

Past Covenant productions also include Seussical, Footloose, South Pacific, and Big Fish. Mr. King would like to thank most of all, his wise, patient, and long-suffering wife of 37 years, Laura. Would that our whole clan of 22 could be here to enjoy this rollicking show!

Ms. Tyra Robinson (Director) - God has blended professional and community theatre, academia, “non-theatre” work, and general experience into the gumbo that is my life. Working with the students here has been the filé - as the students have added such spice with their enriching and diverse perspectives on life. I am excited for the opportunity to have been a part of co-creating this production with such a wonderful group of students and production team who have committed their unique gifts and talents to the work. Your diligence and hard work have paid off.

Heartfelt thanks to all who have been a part of my journey to Covenant - including (but certainly not limited to): my family, D. Bailey, the Bailey family, the Acham family, K. McGregory., S. Millner, P. Parks, B. Pedersen, J. Barbour, and N. Pors.

Mr. Dan Warren (Music Director/Pianist) - Mr. Warren is happy to be part of this production of Peter and the Starcatcher, his fourth of many here at Covenant. With degrees in piano and music education, Mr. Warren has a rich background performing with classical and contemporary bands and choirs and has taught music to students of all ages in academic, private, and community settings. He would like to thank the production team and students for their work in this process, and special shoutout to Bobby Gregg for his role in bringing the show music to life. He would especially like to thank his wife, Lydia, for her support and patience during such a busy season.

Melanie Johnson (Molly): Melanie Johnson is a senior this year and is pursuing a degree in vocal performance from Liberty University. She sincerely hopes you all enjoy this lively production of Peter and the Starcatcher!

Teddy Lepage (Boy/Peter): Teddy Lepage is very grateful for the opportunity to perform as Peter in Peter and the Starcatcher. He has enjoyed performing in Frozen, Alice in Wonderland, and, at the Covenant School, Les Miserables.

He wants to thank his friends and family for their incredibly consistent support.

Thomas Nugent (Ted): Thomas Nugent (more commonly known as Nugget) is a freshman this year, and this is his forth theater production. He hopes you enjoy the show (as he claims it “strips him of his dignity!”) Enjoy!

Nathan Klintworth (Prentiss): Nathan Klintworth is so excited to be participating in this show as a junior. This is his second performance at Covenant, and he would love to continue drama his senior year. He hopes you enjoy the show!

John Bottas (Black Stache): As a senior, John Bottas has loved playing a main role in the play this year! He is excited to say that the bucket list is getting smaller by doing this show! He has enjoyed playing Black Stache so much, and he hopes you enjoy it as well… or else.

Avery Paladino (Smee): Ahoy matey and welcome to Peter and the Starecatcher! Avery has been in five plays before and is excited to continue theater at the covenant school. As a sophomore, Avery Paladino is very excited to play a leading role in this performance. She hopes you enjoy the show.

Carter Brown (Lord Leonard Aster): Carter Brown is a junior, and this is his sixth production at Covenant. He has been attending Covenant since second grade, and he loves playing Lord Aster. He hopes that you all enjoy the show!

Baker Katz (Robert Falcon Scott): Baker Katz is a junior, and this is his first production at Covenant. He has enjoyed every second a lot, and is very excited to play Captain Scott.

Charlotte Caldejon (Bill Slank): Charlotte Caldejon has been in seven shows throughout her highschool career. She is going to pursue a BFA in Musical Theater next year in college, and is super excited to perform Peter and the Starcatcher as her last highschool show. She would like to thank Ms. Robinson, Mr. Warren and Mr. King for their dedication.

Kendall Verbrugge (Betty Bumbrake): Kendall Verbrugge is a senior, who is pursuing her education at Christopher Newport University in the fall. This is Kendall’s first highschool show, but she has done tech since 8th grade! She is so excited to play Betty Bumbrake! Enjoy the show!

Andrew Shackleford (Alf) :Andrew is a junior this year, and this is his 5th Covenant production. His favorite Bible verse is 2 Kings 2:23-24. He also hopes that you enjoy the show!

Ryland Patterson (Grempkin): Ryland Patterson is a junior and has been at Covenant since 7th grade. This is her second year doing the musical and she hopes you all enjoy the show!

Molly Sawyer (Mack): Molly Sawyer is a sophomore, and this is her 11th year at Covenant. She has loved doing theater since 5th grade whenever she has had the chance to, and has been so thankful for the beautiful community of actors and actresses that have been brought together for the production this year. She hopes you enjoy her portrayal of the “stupid, dim-witted, slow, and incompetent” sailor Mack!

Bryce Yates (Hawking Calm/Sanchez): Bryce Yates is a sophomore and could not be more excited to be a part of his first show at TCS, Peter and the Starcatcher. He has loved getting to know and befriending the cast and would also like to thank Mr. King, Ms. Robinson, and Mr. Warren for their leadership and dedication to the show.

Ana Livelli (Fighting Prawn): Ana Livelli is a junior this year and she has been doing theater since she was little. One of her favorite parts has been the community found in casts. She is so excited and hopes everyone enjoys the show!

Margaret James (Company/Molly): Margaret James is a sophomore at Covenant. This is her second year here and her first musical, and she is so excited to be playing/understudying an insufferable know-it-all (just because of how fun it is). Enjoy!

Grace Wolf (Teacher): Grace Wolf is a sophomore at The Covenant School. She has performed in various roles ranging from Belle in “Beauty and the Beast’’ to Puck in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. She has enjoyed embarking on performing in this crazy adventure of a musical, quite the contrast to performing Shakespeare in the Black Friars Playhouse. She wants to thank her parents, Mr. King, Mr. Warren, and Ms. Robinson for all their support, and the cast for bringing “Peter and the Starcatcher” to life. Grace thanks you for coming and hopes you enjoy the show!

Lolo Kincel (Company): Lolo Kincel is a sophomore at Covenant, and after being Combeferre in Les Mis, she loved it so much she just had to do it again. Lolo has had an exciting time playing her colorful assortment of characters, ranging from a door, to mermaid #2, then to Peter’s tableau Mother. She hopes you enjoy this swash-buckling adventure as much as she has!

Josie Laugelli (Company): Josie Laugelli is a junior. This is her second musical and third year at Covenant. She has enjoyed playing the variety of characters from pirates to doors and hopes you will enjoy the show!

Ailyn Scott (Company): Ailyn Scott is a freshman, and this is her first upper school production at Covenant. She has been going to Covenant since second grade. She has enjoyed playing her many fun characters. And she hopes you enjoy it!

Ivy Song (Company):Ivy Song is a freshman at Covenant for her first year. She has been participating in voice acting and broadcasting for more than 3 years, and she really appreciates this opportunity of experiencing a new type of acting!

And she really hopes that you would enjoy the show!

Owen Bradley (Company/Peter): Owen Bradley is a sophomore, and is loving his first Upper School musical. It is his fifth year at Covenant and is looking forward to joining the cast as an ensemble member and merman. He is grateful for all the hard work the cast has put in and looks forward to sharing it all with you!

Kinsley Verbrugge (Company):Kinsley Verbrugge is a freshman, and this is her third musical at Covenant! She is so excited to dance in the ensemble and operate a crocodile head! She would like to thank Mr. King, Ms. Robinson, and Mr. Warren for their support through these months of hard work and effort leading up to the show.

Maisie Ward (Company): Maisie Ward is a junior at Covenant and has been here for 5 years. She has loved participating in theater ever since she has come. She hopes you all enjoy this very special production!

Gabi Walicek (Stage Manager): Gabi Walicek is a senior, and has been at Covenant for seven years. She has been a member of the tech crew for four years, and is excited to do one last production with Covenant.

Enjoy the show!

Riley Perrault (Lights): Riley Perrault is a senior, and has been at Covenant for fourteen years. She has been a member of the tech crew once before in ninth grade working backstage and is excited to give lights a go! Enjoy the show!

Jillian Dickman (Stage Manager): Jillian Dickman is a senior and will be continuing her education at High Point University. She has been a member of the tech crew for the past 5 musicals including South Pacific, Footloose, and Les Miserables.

Enjoy the show!

Special Thanks Mr. Frank Berry, Mr. Colin Anderson, Mr. Spencer Burton and the Administrative Staff of The Covenant School Mr. Greg Porter and the Maintenance Team The Besecker family The Bradley family The Dulan family The Green family Sarah North The Paladino family The Park family Tim Reese Rich Trietel Ben Ward Matt Wilkinson Seminole Carpet and Floors Carpet Plus

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