‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ auditions set June 19, 22

Second Street Players will hold auditions for the innovative, imaginative Tony-winning comedy, “Peter and the Starcatcher,” at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, June 19, and Wednesday, June 22, at the Riverfront Theater, 2 S Walnut St, Milford.

Director John H. Hulse said the cast requires 12 actors with good physical comedy sensibility, ages 15 to 99.

Auditions will consist of readings from the script, some improvisation and movement exercises, and learning a group song. Those auditioning are encouraged to bring a prepared, short comedic monologue and, if they wish, a prepared short solo of a campfire song, lullaby, sea shanty or jingle. Casting is open to all people. Minority actors are encouraged to audition.

Show dates are Friday to Sunday, Sept. 9 to 11, and Sept. 16 to 18. Cast members must be available for all show dates. 

Second Street Players, in keeping with Delaware guidelines, currently recommends that masks be worn in indoor spaces, regardless of vaccination status.

“Peter and the Starcatcher” is a prequel to “Peter Pan.” An extravaganza of staging that relies on suggestion and storytelling, this is a coming-of-age adventure story about how a nameless orphan, inspired by a remarkable and ambitious girl, became the strange and celebrated hero known as the Boy Who Would Not Grow Up.

Featuring a dozen actors portraying more than 100 unforgettable characters including sailors, seamen, seafarers, orphans, pirates, mermaids, mollusks and narrators, “Peter and the Starcatcher” playfully explores the depths of greed and despair, as well as the bonds of friendship, duty and love.

“Peter and the Starcatcher” is a play by Rick Elice, based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, with music by Wayne Barker.

The show was originally produced on Broadway by Nancy Nagel Gibbs, Greg Schaffert, Eva Price, Tom Smedes and Disney Theatrical Productions.

Those needing more information, or who are unable to attend the audition but are interested in auditioning or being part of the production crew, should contact Hulse at 302-245-4147.

Second Street Players values diversity and inclusion in casting, and in all other areas of production. For a synopsis of the show and parts or other information about Second Street Players, go to secondstreetplayers.com. “Peter and the Starcatcher” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.