Peter and the Starcatcher is based on the 2004 novel of the same name by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson and was adapted for the stage by Rick Elice. The characters and events in the story provide the backdrop and serve as a prequel to J. M. Barrie’s’1904 staged play Peter Pan, Or the Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up . His expanded 1911 novel of Peter and Wendy went on to gain international fame.

   Peter and the Starcatcher began its journey at the La Jolla Playhouse in 2009, opened Off-Broadway in 2011, and then transferred to the Brooks Atkinson Theatre and opened on Broadway on April 15, 2012, and closed on January 20, 2013.

   The play was nominated for 5 NYC Drama Desk Awards and Nine Tony Awards, winning the categories of: Best Set Design, Costume Design, Lighting Design, Sound Design and Best Actor. Ben Brantley of the NY Times in his 2012 production review stated:

“The extravagantly resourceful ensemble members of Peter and the Starcatcher have almost nothing in the way of modern machinery to support their sky-scraping journeys. On the contrary, there’s little here that couldn’t be found in a theater 150 years ago. What they do have is some ordinary rope, a couple of ladders, a few household appliances, two toy boats, and, most importantly, one another. And they have you, dear theatergoer, because in this ecstatic production, you’re as important a part of this process as they are”.

   The development of this type of actor-audience connection was my touchstone in staging our production here at FAU. We purposefully strove to find places to break the 4th wall, beyond those stated in the script in our production and I asked the actors to engage in their physicality to help them enhance their sense of play and danger (without being dangerous) to better establish the world of this play.

   This story, for me, is dark. It is not the ‘happy Peter Pan’, with pointy caps and green tights (though you will see some funky hats). There is joy in the story, but it is coupled with the pain of abandonment, alienation and fart jokes. I equate the world of the play to the playground when the sun has set but night has not yet fallen. What was fun when we were children is now dark, the shadows have grown long. The environment is a bit uneasy and quite possibly dangerous. When you were a kid, it was the time the teenagers came out and took over the playground and the park was different now. This is what the show is for me. It is full of frivolity, violence, laughter, first love, physical mutilation and song all lend a hand 😊 in creating an inter-laced world that we all know and simultaneously forgotten in each repeating moment. It is like a favorite song that we hum the tune and don’t quite recall all the lyrics.

   I do so hope you enjoy the show and I would like to leave you with what J.M. Barrie, says, “On these magic shores children at play are forever beaching their coracles (boats made of whicker). We too have been there; we can still hear the sound of the surf, though we shall land no more.” – from Peter Pan

Cait Siobhan Kiley*+ (Black Stache) is an actress, writer, singer, and cinnamon roll-enthusiast. She has worked nationally and internationally as an actress on tour, in regional theaters, and most recently aboard Norwegian Cruise Lines. BFA University of Arizona, Tucson. Immense gratitude to family and chosen family. For Daddoo. CaitKiley.com

Shayna Gilberg+ (Molly Aster) is an MFA Acting Candidate from Tarpon Springs, FL. She holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Central Florida. Recent Credits: Twelfth Night (Olivia), 9 to 5 (Doralee), and The Lady from the Sea (Bolette). She sends love to her family, friends, and fiancé, Forrest for their constant love and support. www.shaynagilberg.com

Caitlin Foster+ (Molly Aster) is an MFA Acting candidate. She received her BFA in Acting from the University of Florida. Recent FAU credits: Twelfth Night (Viola), Violet (Violet). She is certified by the SAFD in rapier & dagger and unarmed combat. She thanks her family and friends for their unwavering support.

Zach Marullo+ (Boy/Peter) is a soon to be graduate of Florida Atlantic University. Past credits include Stanley in One Man Two Guvnors , Ensemble in 9-5 The Musical , Lyngstrand in Lady from the Sea and Eddie in The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 . Zach is in pursuit to be a professional director and actor.

R. Owen Alonso (Grempkin) is a junior at FAU double-majoring in Theater Studies/Film, Video & New Media. He recently performed in FAU’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Leaf Coneybear) & One Man, Two Guvnors (Cabbie) . He would like to thank his family and friends for their continuous love and support.

Jorge Pie (Sanchez/Fighting Prawn) is BA Theatre Major at FAU. This is his fourth show at FAU. He has performed as Herr Sonnenstich in Spring Awakening, Detective/Ensemble in 9 to 5: The Musical , and Charlie “The Duck” Clench in One Man, Two Guvnors . He wants to thank his mother, father, and sister for supporting him!

Mitchell B. MacKenzie+ (Mrs. Bumbrake) is an MFA Candidate who graduates in August. He most recently appeared in Twelfth Night (Toby Belch) and 9 to 5 (Franklin Hart Jr.) here at FAU. He would like to thank his fiancée Natalie for her unending support!

Ana Marie Calise+ (Bill Slank/Hawking Clam) is a Portuguese-American actress, director, and writer. She graduated from NYU Tisch with a BFA in Drama. Ana spent numerous years after graduation working as an actor, director, and writer in NYC. FAU credits include: 9 to 5: The Musical (Judy) The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 (Elsa), Sweat (Tracey), Polaroid Stories (Philomel) www.anamariecalise.com

Joel Rodriguez+ (Lieutenant Greggors/Smee) is a Dominican-American graduating MFA Acting candidate from Kansas City, Missouri. He finds joy in composing, cooking, and reading about history. He’d like to thank his partner in life and fiancé, Aubrey, for her endless support. Credits include: Oscar in Sweat and Orsino in Twelfth Night . www.joelrodrig.com

Trevor Gill (Prentiss) is a senior BFA Performance major. He’s been seen at FAU as "SKINHEADboy" in Polaroid Stories , "Tourist" (and male understudy) in The Lady from the Sea , “Andrew Aguecheek” in Twelfth Night, and most recently “Alfie” in One Man, Two Guvnors . He's excited and grateful to share this story.

Anthony Blatter+ (Alf) is a native of St Louis, MO, but now resides in Boca Raton, FL, as a second-year MFA candidate at Florida Atlantic University and holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Missouri. Some FAU credits include Francis Henshall in One Man, Two Guvnors , Wangel in The Lady from the Sea , Brucie/Evan in Sweat , and Flick in Violet.

Kyle Smith+ (Lord Leonard Aster) is a second year MFA Performance candidate at FAU. BFA in Musical Theatre from Ohio Northern University. Professional: Vermont Shakespeare Company, Sierra Repertory Theatre, Pacific Conservatory Theatre and Oregon Cabaret Theatre. FAU: Monty- Violet , Orpheus- Polaroid Stories , Patrick O’Reilly- The Musical Comedy Murders Of 1940 , Zach- A Chorus Line

Daryan Lyew-Ayee (Captain Scott) is a Senior BA in Theatre Major and is ecstatic to be in his second production here at FAU. He was seen in Violet as one of the Bus Drivers and ensemble. He is honored to be playing the famous historical figure Captain Scott. He aspires to do his own adventuring when he's older around the world. He hopes you enjoy the show everyone worked so hard to create.

Raymond Adderly III (Ted) is a sophomore BFA in Musical Theatre student. He is very excited to be in this show. His recent credits include: One Man Two Guvnors ( Harry Dangle), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (William Barfeé), Spring Awakening (Georg/ Associate Director), Pastry Village (Huckleberry Knight), The Legacy of Oz (The Lion), and Little Shop of Horrors ( Seymour Krelborn). He would like to thank his friends and family for their unwavering support!

Jessica Hall (Pirate Boy ) is a senior BFA in Musical Theatre major and is so excited this is her first production here at FAU! Previous credits include Little Shop of Horrors (Customer #1) and Shrek the Musical (Duloc Dancer/US Ogre Fiona). She also is certified in three different styles of Stage Combat. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Louidgy Jean Louis (Mack) is a junior BA theatre student. He is very grateful to be making his debut in his first FAU production. He was recently involved in directing class plays as Warren in Death of The Hired Man and Michael in Wheels of Fortune Reversed. He would like to thank his classmates for their numerous support and his Acting One professor, Sarah Sun Park. He hopes you enjoy the show!

 

Toni Turiano (Stitcher) is a senior BFA Musical Theatre major here at FAU. Recent credits include LabRats at TheatreLab, Roz in 9 to 5, and Janie & Others in Wonder of The World. Toni writes sketch comedy, teaches improv and is the President of Alpha Psi Omega. Thanks to her family, friends and cat, Ziti.

Valeria Illan (Wardrobe Head) is a senior in the BFA musical theatre program. Besides being in shows, she has been Hair and Makeup crew for Richard III, Sweat, and The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940. She is so excited to work alongside her team and this magical cast and crew!

Stella Kahan (Wardrobe Head) is a BFA in Theatre Design/Technology and is excited to start off the summer with this show. Shows at FAU Stella has worked on are One Man, Two Guvnors (Assistant Costume Designer), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Wardrobe Head), and 9 to 5 (Dresser).

Jason Goetz-Stern (Asst. Technical Director) is a Graduate in Theatre Design and Technology. He was Technical Director for FAU’s Twelfth Night. He is currently Assistant Technical Director for Peter & The Starcatcher and Xanadu for this summer.

Gabi Guzman (Assistant Stage Manager) is a junior BFA in Theatre Technology & Design Major. She is excited to be part of her second production at FAU. She has dabbled in the technical side of many types of productions from television, the stage and even the racetrack. Previous shows include The Latin Billboard Awards, The Full Monty, and Formula One. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Monique Abrams (Usher) is a senior BA in Theatre major and very honored to crew the production Peter and The Star Catcher. Some previous credits includes Rooted, Blue A Rhapsody in Blubber, Neighborhood 3 Requisition of Doom, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Twelfth Night, and 9 to 5 the Musical.

Mikaylah O’Brien (Sound Board Operator) is ecstatic to be the Sound Board Operator for Peter and the Star Catcher. She is pursuing her BFA in Musical Theater. She wants to thank the artistic staff for all their hard work and dedication to this production. She also wants to thank all her family, friends, and teachers for their unending support. She is excited for you to see the show and hopes you enjoy!

Morgan Elaine (Office Assistant) born and raised in Daytona Beach FL, is a current senior in the BFA Musical Theatre program. Some previous FAU credits include: Dances We Dance '24, RDTE '24, Pastry Village (Cherry Knight), A Chorus Line (Don Kerr) and Nut/Cracked. She is thrilled to be back for her second summer here at FAU!

Neveah Metelus (Dresser) is a junior BA in Theater and is excited to be a part of her first production at FAU. She was last seen as a dresser for the play Eurydice and a Production Assistant for a short film called A Throne in the Classroom. She hopes you enjoy the show and she appreciates you for coming out!

Alen Rosier (Assistant Lighting Designer) is a Junior in the BFA for Tech/ Design major and is happy to have the opportunity to assist in lighting design this production! Hope you enjoy the show!

Hailey McDonough (Usher) is a freshman BFA Musical Theatre major and is so excited to be a part of her first show at FAU. She is so happy to be able to help out in Peter and the Starcatcher and is even more thrilled to be a part of the cast in Xanadu.

Zoila Clark  (Dresser) is pursuing a Minor in Theater and a BA in Studio Art. She has been in the costume shop and in the scene shop for Peter and the Starcatcher, and she will be in both shops for Xanadu as well. This is her first time as a dresser. She wishes you to be enchanted by the stardust magic.

Lin Assunção (Dresser) is a Freshman BFA in Theatre Design and Technology major and is excited to work on their second show at FAU. They hope you enjoy the show! :)

Micah Vitale (Dresser) is a freshman BFA in Musical Theater Design and Technology and is thrilled to be a part of their second production at FAU. They hope you enjoy the show!

Fatima Lyda (Stitcher) is a sophomore BFA in Theater with a focus in Design/Tech and excited to be part of the summer production of Peter and the Starcatcher. Her previous work includes Dearly Departed and Twelfth Night. She hopes you enjoy the show.

Eliana Alzate (Usher) is a sophomore BA in the Theatre major. She feels very excited to be apart of the crew for Peter & the Starcatcher!

Cate Gonzalez (Props Crew) is going into her third year as a BFA Musical Theatre major. You may have seen her in other productions such as Spring Awakening (Wendla U/S, Ensemble) and Legacy of Oz (Glinda U/S, Aunt Em) with the BUTC here at FAU. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Elysa Belongie (Scenic Painter) is getting her BFA is Design Technology. She is focusing on scenic design and paint. This is her second show as a head scenic painter. Previous credits include The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. She hopes you enjoy the experience.

Paula Rodriguez (Asst. House Manager) is a senior BA in Theater major and is thrilled to be a part of her sixth production at FAU. She has seen Polaroid stories, The Musical Comedy of Murders, Twelfth Night, 9 to 5 and many others. And she hopes you enjoy the show!

Molly Brinn (Stage Manager) is a senior at FAU. Last semester she stage managed Twelfth Night and is back at it again. Peter and the Starcatcher is one of her favorite plays and is thankful for the opportunity. She hopes you enjoy this world of pirates, mermaids, and starstuff!

Geral Monsalve (Carpenter) is a junior BFA in the Performance: Musical Theatre Concentration major. She's so excited to be a part of the crew for the last time at FAU. She was seen in A Chorus Line (Ensemble) as well as As I Eat The World (Dancer) in the New Play Festival over at Theatre Lab. She hopes you have a great time!