High School Drama Club to Perform ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’

After the success of last year’s inaugural drama, Seaford High School thespians will be back on stage this fall, this time with “Peter and the Starcatcher.” 

The show is a prequel to “Peter Pan” that explains several storylines such as how Peter Pan learned to fly and how Black Stache became Captain Hook. It features an ensemble cast of 14 student-actors from grades 9-12, plus four understudies, and many of the actors portray multiple characters. Senior Dylan Malone stars as Peter Pan, Olivia Irwin plays Molly and Emily Salcé is Black Stache.  

“Being Peter Pan is pretty awesome,” Dylan said, who made his stage debut in “Clue” last year. “It’s a chance to express yourself and a chance to make people laugh.” 

Olivia, appearing in her fourth Seaford show including musicals, added that the strength of the show will be a “very strong cast.” 

There is a minimal set as the audience will be asked to use their imaginations, just like Peter Pan does. Director Samantha Gates-Weber added that the show is suitable for audiences of all ages. 

“It’s a comedy with some heart that the audience will love,” she said. “They will also appreciate the hard work of the cast, who strongly work together and are committed to their characters with creativity.” 

Ms. Gates-Weber is supported by producer Shari Raduazzo. 

Show times are Friday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Seaford High School auditorium. Tickets are $12 for students and $15 for adults and can be purchased online at https://cur8.com/39909/project/125631. There is also a free open dress rehearsal for senior citizens on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 3 p.m.