Heights Youth Theatre celebrates 60th season with 'Peter Pan'
In celebration of its 60th season, and in time for the holiday season, Heights Youth Theatre (HYT) invites the Heights community to meet "Peter Pan" again, for the first time. The attic of an old Victorian house is transformed into Neverland by a little boy, his imagination, and the timeless story of the boy who never grew up.
Come fly with Peter, Wendy, Michael, Tinker Bell and John as they go on adventures with Lost Boys, Indians and pirates in ways you may have never seen before.
HYT describes the production as a "Peter Pan" for a new generation, featuring familiar songs, such as "Tender Shepherd," "I've Gotta Crow," "I Won't Grow Up," "I'm Flying" and "Never Never Land."
Directed by Nathan Motta, with music directed by Joanna Li, "Peter Pan" features a cast of local students in first through 12th grades, along with professional musicians playing the whimsical score.
Cast members include Katie Wilkinson (Peter Pan), Eliza Sindelar (Wendy), Jared Shapiro (John), Colin Frothingham (Michael), Gus Mahoney (Captain Hook), Becca Chaney (Tiger Lilly), Sydney Stoltman (Slightly), Grace Wilkinson (Tootles), Halle Dray (Curly), Kevin LaMonica (Nibs), Brian Tuohey (1st Twin), Spencer Skok (2nd Twin), Sara Fedor (Smee), Grey Flint-Vrettos (Starkey), Emily Jenks (Cecco), Carolina Manfredi (Noodler) and Corey Grubar (Mullins).
All performances take place at Wiley Middle School Auditorium, 2181 Miramar Blvd., University Heights. Show dates are Fridays, Dec. 6 and 20, at 7 p.m.; Saturdays, Dec. 7, 14 and 21, at 2 p.m.; and Sundays, Dec. 8 and 15, at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $10 general admission, and $9 for seniors and children under 6. The box office opens 45 minutes prior to each show. Call 216-780-2235 for ticket and group seating information. For more details, visit www.heightsyouththeatre.org.
Mary Patton
Mary Patton of University Heights is a PR consultant and Heights Youth Theatre Advisory Board member.