Music by: Mark Charlap & Jule Styne
Lyrics by: Carolyn Leigh, Betty Comden & Adolph Green

July 17 - August 8

(previews July 15 & 16)
 

 

Let your imagination fly with the classic tale of that mischievous boy who refuses
to grow up! Follow Peter and Tink to the island of Neverland and share their
adventures with the Lost Boys, Indians and the dreaded Captain Hook.
This classic musical, adapted from the J.M. Barrie novel, is a thrilling and
sweet tale and decidedly not just for kids. It's for everyone willing
to believe in their imagination and a little bit of magic!
 

Approximate run time: 2 Hours & 30 Minutes
there will be 2 Ten Minute Intermissions

 

 

   

Cast & Crew

 

 Directed by: Gary John La Rosa

 

Musical Direction by: Aaron McAllister

 

Choreographed by: Ann Presley

Set Design: Peter Barbieri 

 

Lighting Design by: Aaron Meadow

Sound Design by: Eileen Smithheimer

 

Costume Design by: Jeff Shearer

 

 Production Stage Manager:
*Caroline Listul

 
     

 

  *CARY MICHELE MILLER (Peter Pan) is so excited to be flying again! She has appeared in the First National Tours of Little Women(starring Maureen McGovern) and Seussical (starring Cathy Rigby). Regional credits include Peter Pan (Barrymore Award Nom.),State Fair (Margy) and Carousel (Carrie) at the Walnut Street Theatre; Into the Woods (Little Red) at the Fulton Opera House, Fiddler on the Roof (Chava) at North Carolina Theatre, Beauty and the Beast at Sacramento Music Circus, and A Chorus Line (Maggie) at both Ogunquit Playhouse and Northern Stage. Cary has also appeared in the movie Across the Universe. Her favorite roles include daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin, friend and Aunt to Zane. Always Believe!
  *PETER S. ADAMS (Mr. Darling/Captain Hook) is appearing for the first time at TBTS. Recent credits include The Governor/C.J. Scrugs in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (Foothills Theatre) and Victor Fleming in Moonlight and Magnolias. Peter toured Canada and the U.S. as Father in the 2nd National Tour of Ragtime and he received Boston IRNE Nominations for his roles in Miss Saigon (The Engineer) and Evita (Juan Peron). Other credits include A Christmas Carol (Dick Wilkins/Christmas Future) at North Shore Music Theatre, The Full Monty (Harold Nichols), Rocky Horror Picture Show (Eddie/Dr. Scott), and Musical of Musicals(Jitter). Peter just finished recording the song “Annunciation” for Glory, a new musical. www.myspace.com/gloryanewmusical.
  ANNA KIMMELL (Wendy) is a Georgia peach, who is honored to be with y’all. A 2009 graduate of Elon University (BFA in Music Theatre), Anna trusts that fairy dust and tap shoes will help ease her transition into the real world. Credits include Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey), The Rocky Horror Show (Janet), and Into the Woods (Rapunzel) at Lake Dillon Theatre, Nuptials (Kitty) at Flat Rock Playhouse and A Chorus Line (Val) and Phantom of the Opera (Meg) at Elon.
  REBECCA BARKO (Mrs. Darling) is delighted to be making her Theatre By The Sea debut. Regional (Ct.): The Enchanted Cottage (Laura Pennington) Winner Best Leading Actress, Buddy’s Tavern (Mary O’Neary) Spirit of Broadway Theatre. Other highlights: Barnum (Chairy Barnum) Playhouse on the Green, The Music Man (Marian Paroo) The Huron Playhouse, Man of La Mancha (Antonia quijana) Commonwealth Opera. Training: MM Vocal Performance, The Hartt School; BM Vocal Performance, Bowling Green State University.
  NICHOLAS MERCURIO (John Darling) is an 8th grade student at St. Margaret School in Rumford, R.I. He enjoyed the roles of Winthrop in The Music Man (The Community Players) and Jesse in Bridge to Terabithia (Book Bag Theatre). Other credits include The Music Man (Harold Hill) and Fiddler on the Roof (Tevye) as a member of his school’s drama program. Nicholas enjoys art, music, golf and baseball and is one of five children born to Mark and Kate Mercurio.
  DYLAN TEMEL (Michael Darling) is thrilled to be at Theatre By The Sea! An eightyear-old from Westerly, R.I., he has appeared as a devil in A Celebration of Twelfth Night with The Chorus of Westerly at Kent Hall, as Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol at The GraniteTheatre in Westerly, and as the Munchkin Judge in The Wizard of Oz at Courthouse Center for the Arts. Dylan also enjoys playing piano and violin. Thanks to my loving family and supportive classmates and teachers at DCS!
  KRYSTINA ALMAGUER (Tiger Lily) is thrilled to be spending her summer as an intern at TBTS. She recently graduated from Florida State University with a BFA in Music Theatre. Favorite credits include Millie in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Little Red in Intothe Woods, Little Sally in Urinetown, Nellie in South Pacific (Post Playhouse), and Ado Annie in Oklahoma! (Post Playhouse).
  RON SARRO (Mr. Smee) is a Rhode Islander and former Providence Journal reporter. He works as an actor and director in Washington, D.C. and has appeared with The Olney Theater Center, The American Century Theater, Chesapeake Fine Arts Theater, Washington Savoyards, and at five regional dinner theaters. Offstage, Ron has won two Emmys and two Newspaper Guild Awards for Journalism.
  LAUREN AVARISTA (2ndTwin) is a freshman at The Prout School and the daughter of Shelley and Edward Avarista of Narragansett. She has performed in many productions at Msgr. Clarke School, The Prout School, and Fantasy Works. Lauren loves to be on stage and has studied acting at the Academy of Cinema & Television and dance at the Narragansett Performing Arts Center.
  BRIAN BAILEY (Gentleman Starkey) is flabbergasted to be back by the sea! National Tours: CATS, The Wizard of Oz. TBTS: Carmen Ghia in The Producers (Motif Magazine Award-winner), Evita, George M!, and Forum. Favorite credits include Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Lumiere), Bat Boy: The Musical (Bat Boy), A Chorus Line (Mike), 42nd Street (Billy). BFA Musical Theatre, Northern Kentucky Univ. www.brianbaileyactor.com
  RICHARD CERATO (One Eyed Jack) is thrilled to join TBTS this summer! International: The Steward in Cinderella, starring Lea Salonga (cast album). Regional: All Shook Up, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Singin’ in the Rain. University: Hot Mikado, Berlin to Broadway, The Cradle Will Rock, Into the Woods, Tomfoolery. Training: Univ. of the Arts (BFA Musical Theatre). Much love and thanks to the family!
  CASSIE COLLINSON (Curly) is a 9th grade student at South Kingstown High School. She resides in South County, R.I. with her family. Cassie joined the drama club in 2006. She enjoys performing, sports, animals, family, and friends. Cassie is a fundraiserfor the Arthritis Foundation of R.I. She is thrilled to be making her debut in her hometown of South County.
  CORINNE CANNON (1st Twin) is happy to be making her Theatre By The Sea debut! This 13-year-old has appeared in Annie Warbucks (Tessie) at the Bradley Playhouse and Willie Wonka (Verucca Salt) with Podium Players, among others. Corinne lovesto play baritone horn and has recently picked up the trombone. She thanks her grandfather and wishes luck to the cast and crew.
  DOMINIQUE ROSE DeSIMONE (Jane) has performed in the children’s cast of Trinity Rep’s A Christmas Carol in both 2007 and 2008, played the role of Lucy in The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe with Swamp Meadow Community Theatre, and has performed with Academy Players in A Christmas Carol (Ghost of Christmas Past, 2004 and Tiny Tim, 2005). She loves playing sports and piano, but acting comes first!
  KARI FLOBERG (Indian) Regional: 42nd St. (Mill Mountain Theater), Wonderful Town (w/Lucie Arnaz), Singin’ in The Rain (Musical Theatre West), Lulu in Ruby Sunrise (Penobscot Theater), Will Rogers Follies (w/John Davidson), Really Rosie (Atlantic Theater forKids). She has also appeared on “The Young and the Restless” and several music videos. Training: NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts (BFA).
  *TAAVON GAMBLE (Indian) is thrilled to be making his debut at TBTS! Tour: Seussical. Regional: The Producers, Chicago, A Chorus Line, Dreamgirls, 42nd Street, CATS, West Side Story, Joseph, and Aida. Taavon was featured in the DVD Rock Solid: Pilates by Jewel Elizabeth. He is a graduate of Point Park University with a BA in theatre. He is a proud member of Actors’ Equity!
  JACQUELINE GOLSCH (Liza/Indian) is appearing for the first time at Theatre By The Sea. Regional credits include Crazy For You,Damn Yankees, Guys & Dolls (Mimi), Barnum (Aerialist), White Christmas, Chicago (June), Rocky Horror Picture Show (Magenta)and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Wicked Witch). She thanks her family and friends for their love and support! Love You All!
  LAURA GRAHAM (Indian) is a native of Central New York, currently living in Flowery Branch, Georgia. She is a scholarship studentand Theatre Major at Gainesville State College and performs with the Gainesville Theatre Alliance. Laura danced professionally for Houston Ballet, Walt Disney World and Celebrity Cruises. She is excited to perform this summer at Theatre By The Sea.
  JILLIAN HELMS (Indian) is thrilled to be doing her second show at TBTS this season! She was a Radio City Rockette and performed in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. A Broadway Theatre Project alumni, Jillian workshopped Frank Wildhorn’s new musical, Havana, last summer. She would like to thank her family, friends, mentors and her sister Liz for all their love and support. 
  CAROLINE JACKSON (Nibs) is thrilled to be joining the cast of Peter Pan. She is currently a student at The Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts. Caroline has appeared in numerous productions. Favorites include Arsenic and Old Lace (Martha Brewster), Oliver! (Charlotte), Chicago (Featured Dancer), and A Midsummer Nights Dream (Titania). Papa and Grandma this is for you!
  ALBERT JENNINGS (Noodler) is thrilled to be at TBTS! He is currently earning his BA in Musical Theatre at Rhode Island College. Regional: Les Miserables (Lesgles) with New Bedford Festival Theatre. Other: HAIR (Berger), Gypsy (Tulsa), and Damn Yankees(Applegate). Love and thanks to family and friends! Especially “Mama Dukes.” “A quitter never wins, and a winner never quits.”
  *JOSE R. LUACES (Indian) Recently placed 2nd in The National Society of Arts and Letters Drama Competition in Washington, D.C. Credits: She Loves Me (Arpad), West Side Story (Chino), Altar Boyz (Juan), World Goes Round (Man One). Regional: AlabamaShakespeare Festival, Actors Playhouse, Seaside Music Theatre, Caldwell Theatre, Orlando Shakespeare Theatre. www.JoseLuaces.com
  MATTHEW MEIGS (Slightly) is a rising sophomore BFA Music Theatre major at Elon University. Elon credits include Sweeney Todd, the premiere of Stay: a jukebox country musical, and a sneak peek of the new musical I.D. Thanks Mom, Dad, Lauren, Grannybel, and ALL of my amazing friends from home and school for your support! I couldn’t do this without you.
  NICK NELSON (Crocodile) originally hails from Wisconsin and is an upcoming senior at the College-Conservatory of Music, wherehe is a musical theater major. Some of his credits there include Charlie Guiteau in Assassins and Davis in How To Succeed…Other favorite credits include Ren in Footloose, Mark in A Chorus Line, and Monty in Violet. This one’s for Mama and Dad.
  JESSICA OSBORNE (Indian) is a graduate of the University of the Arts, Philadelphia. Her credits include Radio City Rockettes, Ticket to Ride, a Beatles musical, Jean Ann Ryan Productions on Silver Seas Cruise Lines, several short films and commercials, national and international trade shows, and a fitness DVD. She is very excited to spend her summer performing at Theatre By The Sea!
  TOWNSEND PASS (Tootles) is a rising senior at Coastal Carolina University in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where he will be receiving his BA in Music Theatre. Townsend has worked professionally with the Lost Colony Outdoor Drama for the summers of2007 and 2008. He cannot be more excited to be working with Theatre By The Sea during this amazing season! I love you Mom!
  SARAH POTHIER (female u/s) appeared in last summer’s production of George M! and feels blessed to be back in Matunuck to learn and grow as a performer. She was last seen on stage as Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd at East Providence High School. Sarahhas also appeared in many shows with Kaleidoscope Theatre and has studied ballet for fourteen years.
  NATE SUGGS (Cecco) is back! Last season, he played Roger De Bris in The Producers (Motif Award-winner) and is ready to serve up more laughter and fun! Other credits include The Full Monty (Malcolm), Beauty and the Beast (Beast), Forever Plaid (Jinx),Sweeney Todd (Anthony), Brigadoon (Charlie), and 42nd Street (Andy Lee). Mucho amor a mi familia y mis amigos!
  MATTHEW WAGNER (Nana/Bill Jukes) is so glad to be back at TBTS! Last season, he appeared in Evita and George M! and laid out on the beach. Other credits include CATS, Kiss Me Kate, and the national tour of 42nd Street. Matthew began the tap productioncompany, Matt N Danny in NYC. www. MattNDanny.com. Much love to his family and his super wonderful partner Stuart!
 *denotes member of Actor's Equity Association