Dust off the pixie dust and get ready for a trip to Neverland like you’ve never seen it before. The Peacock Performing Arts Center is thrilled to announce that tickets are officially on sale for its upcoming summer camp musical production, "Our Adventures of Peter Pan." Performances will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 20 and 2 p.m. Sunday, June 21.
Inspired by the beloved classic, this vibrant adaptation takes audiences on a familiar journey to Neverland. Under the creative direction of Robbie Dernehl, who brings her own signature flair to the production, theater-goers can expect an inventive, high-energy reimagining of the timeless tale that will surprise and delight audiences of all ages.
"The story has unexpected twists and turns and some fun new characters," says Dernehl.
The production is the grand finale of The Peacock’s intensive summer camp running from Monday, June 8 through Sunday, 21. Dernehl has led and directed the Summer Performing Arts Camp at the Peacock since its production of Pinocchio in 2012. Over the course of two weeks, young campers are fully immersed in the theatrical arts, receiving expert guidance from a professional choreographer, music director and acting coach who bring a combined 60 plus years of onstage experience to the table.
In addition to sharpening their performance skills, campers are getting hands-on experience behind the scenes, actively designing and creating the props and stage decorations for the show. It is a fast-paced, inspiring program dedicated to building creativity, collaboration and confidence.
The final performances will be a full-scale musical production featuring professional sets, stunning costumes and expert lighting, showcasing the incredible hard work and talent of the local youth.
Tickets are expected to sell quickly and are available for purchase at: thepeacocknc.org, the box office in downtown Hayesville and by phone: (828) 389-2787.
Additionally, resident artistic director, Laurel Adams has cast the summer musical "9 to 5." “We had a marvelous turn out so final choices were very difficult to make,” says Adams. The three female leads are Ashley Elver as Violet; Carli LeJeune as Judy; Hope Ledford as Doralee; our bad boss, Mr. Hart is played by Ashley Eller and Natalie Schaible plays his wife, Missy. The four men involved in the ladies' lives are Karl Snow as Joe; Jordan Legue as Dick; Michael Lindsey as Dwayne and Dylan Mason as Josh. Deborah Meigs plays Roz and filling out the large cast are Monya Seibert, Ryleigh Elver, Leta Reeves, Ed Legue, Abiagael Shields, David Heyer, Lincoln Carpenter, Teresa Lemaire and Carrie Davis. Rehearsals begin Monday, June 22, and the performances run Fridays through Sundays, Aug. 7,8, 9, 14, 15 and 16.