“But if I hadn't shoved you off the boat back there, you'd be lost at sea now, wouldn't you? We'd all be lost!

So thanks to me you're all standing on land."

- Peter & the Starcatcher

Peter & the Starcatcher Audition Information
-a grown up's prequel to Peter Pan

​AUDITION DATES:  
General Auditions: January 28th from 2:30-6pm 
Call Backs: January 29th from 2:30-6pm

Play Synopsis: Peter and the Starcatcher is a play based on the 2006 novel of a similar name by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, adapted for the stage by Rick Elice. The play serves as a prequel to J. M. Barrie's Peter and Wendy and has been modified for the middle school stage by Heather Smith. Learn more about how Peter and the Lost boys came to Neverland and about the magic of “Starstuff” through the eyes of these beloved characters as well as some new faces. 
Audition Requirements: Sign up for a time in front of #8201. Students should select a monologue from this packet and have it memorized for his/her audition. If there is a specific character that you are interested in, select a monologue for that character. If a character that you are interested in is not listed in the packet, select a monologue that you think displays your acting abilities best. When it is your turn, come into the auditorium, find the “X” on the floor, state your name and which part you are auditioning for,  and begin your monologue and/or song. You might not have time to finish your monologue and/or song. This does not mean that you did not do well or that you did not get a part. 

Audition Monologues from “Peter and the Starcatcher.” Note: Peter and Boy are the same character and there is more than one monologue for Stache. You may pick either monologue for these characters. There are more characters available than those listed in the packet. 
  • Stache must sing “Mermaid Outta Me”
  • Mrs. Bumbrake must sing “Grempkin Flashback”
  • Sailors/Ensemble can prepare “Sailors & Seamen"
  • Boy/Peter must prepare one of the Peter Monologues and sing “Sailors & Seamen"
  • Molly must prepare one of the Molly Monologues and sing “Sailors & Seamen"
For everyone who wants to be considered for a singing part please prepare the song “Swim On” and prepare the material from call back scenes and monologues.

Audition Information
  • Sign-up for an audition time in #8201. 
  • You can audition for Singing & Non-Singing Roles
  • Prepare two contrast Monologues not to exceed 2-3 minutes (Contrasting styles examples: Classic or Contemporary (1950’s-current), Comedy or Drama, etc.).   or 1 song and 1 monologue
  • Recent Headshot
  • Resume
  • Acting Application (Found in #8201).​

Character Descriptions

Black Stache: A notorious and very flamboyant pirate, Black Stache terrorizes the seven seas in search of a worthy adversary. Heartless and snobby, he is partial to the poetical and theatrical; and also not terribly bright. Actor must have great comedic timing and not afraid to act in a big, broad, and sometimes over-the-top style. 
Molly Aster: A young girl and Starcatcher apprentice, Molly is taken aboard the ship Neverland as precious cargo. Curious and intelligent, she is only beginning to understand the confusing romantic longings that come with her age. She will risk anything for the sake of what is right. 
Boy/Peter:A lonely and hardened orphan who doesn't miss much, Peter is nameless, homeless, and friendless at the beginning of the play, and a hero by the end. He wants a home and a family more than anything, and dreams of a life of being free. Looking for an actor who can be genuinely earnest and sweet, while also heroic. 
Grempkin: The schoolmaster of St. Norbert's Orphanage for Lost Boys, Grempkin is mean and malodorous; he revels in keeping his boys in the dark and malnourished. 
Mrs. Bumbrake: Molly's nanny, a stereotypical British cad; outfitted with the duty of teaching Molly about womanhood. She still has enough charm in her age to attract a sailor or two. 
Bill Slank: The vicious orphaned captain of the good ship, Neverland. Does not possess the capacity to lead anyone but himself. Slank is greedy enough to send boys to their doom for the chance of gaining starstuff. 
Smee:Black Stache's first mate. He is single-mindedly dedicated to his captain's every whim. 
Prentiss: An orphan, Prentiss is ambitious, hyper articulate, and logical. He yearns to be leader, even when he knows in his heart that he'll never be one. He can also be a bit of a blowhard with a touch of cowardice. 
Alf: A seafarer; an old sea dog who is proud of his tenure. His kind heart gives him an appeal to the feminine sensibility. The ladies like him. 
Lord Leonard Aster: Molly's father, a loyal subject to the Queen. The very model of a Victorian English gentleman, he is a faithful friend and a secret Starcatcher. 
Captain Robert Falcon Scott: Lord Aster's old school friend, the captain of the Wasp, Britain's fastest frigate. Lives with nautical bravura and heroic patriotism. 
Ted: An orphan obsessed with food. A natural performer, Ted has an easy wit and is quite poetic with language. 
Other characters: Fighting Prawn, Hawking Clam, Mack Sanchez, Teacher 
Ensemble-played by all actors: Sailors, Seamen, Seafarers, Orphans, Pirates, Mermaids, Mollusks, Narrators

Audition Monologues

For singing  and non-singing roles, please learn the monologue for the role you are auditioning for.

Audition Songs

For singing roles, please learn the music for the audition.

Call Backs Scenes & Songs

For singing and non-singing roles, please take a look at the monologues, scenes, and call back songs.

During Your Audition
  • Your audition begins immediately from your entrance and continues until you exit. 
  • Present strong, effective posture 
  • Enter and leave with confidence i.e. keep your head up, avoid looking at the floor. 
  • Keep your focus and energy. 
  • Do not use props or costumes. This is an audition, not a performance. Dress up.
  • After you finish, wait for a response from the adjudicator before you leave the room, even if it is just a “thank you.” 
  • Thank all panelists (i.e. adjudicator, director, stage manager etc.) ​