Two men in costume sit together.

Black Stache (Jack Van Gieson) gets a lift from his faithful first mate Smee (Oakley Mills) in Sanford High School’s production of Peter and the Starcatcher. Photo Credit: Brett Williams

Sanford High School Theater Company Presents Peter and the Starcatcher, November 13–15

SANFORD, Maine — Before Neverland, before Captain Hook, and before a boy named Peter Pan, there was an adventure waiting to happen.

Sanford High School Theater Company will present Peter and the Starcatcher at Sanford Performing Arts Center on Friday, November 13, and Saturday, November 14, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, November 15, at 2 p.m.

Starring Jaiden Mann as Peter Pan and featuring 45 students in the cast and crew, this Tony Award-winning play takes audiences on an imaginative journey filled with pirates, shipwrecks, unlikely heroes, and a mysterious treasure called starstuff. Along the way, an orphan known only as Boy and a determined young girl named Molly help set the stage for the familiar world of Peter Pan.

The production’s creative team includes Artistic Director Brett Williams, Backstage Director and Costume Designer Kristie Baker, and Lighting Designer Jeff Perry.

“Anyone who knows Peter Pan will love discovering how his story began,” said Williams. “There’s so much humor and imagination in this play, and our students bring a wonderful energy to it. It’s a great opportunity to come out and enjoy live theater and support our talented students.” 

Tickets are $18 for adults, $14 for seniors and free for students. Tickets are available at www.SanfordPAC.org or by calling 207-206-1126. 

Two boys sit in costume.

Black Stache (Jack Van Gieson) gives a nameless orphan (Jaiden Mann) the name Peter in Sanford High School’s production of Peter and the Starcatcher. Photo Credit: Brett Williams

A girl stands while three boys watch her.

Molly Aster (Anna Brown) uses a magical necklace to message her father while orphans Peter Pan (Jaiden Mann), Prentiss (Eleanor Journey), and Ted (Mikey Tinney) look on in Sanford High School’s production of Peter and the Starcatcher. Photo Credit: Brett Williams

A boy sings.

Peter Pan (Jaiden Mann) shares his longing for a home and family in Sanford High School’s production of Peter and the Starcatcher.  Photo Credit: Brett Williams