DeSoto Family Theatre presents the REGIONAL PREMIERE of Finding Neverland.

 

Based on the Academy Award-winning motion picture and the play The Man Who Was Peter Pan, Finding Neverland follows the relationship between playwright J.M. Barrie and the family that inspired "Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up." J.M. Barrie, a struggling playwright, encounters a widowed mother, Sylvia Llewelyn Davies and her four sons in Kensington Park. As Barrie befriends the family, he is inspired by their adventures, particularly Peter, who is reluctant to play due to his grief. Barrie helps him to learn to play again and becomes inspired to create a new art form: children's theatre. But who will pay to see a play about children? Who will play these characters? And how will they make Peter Pan fly?​

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Performances will be located at The Heindl Center in Senatobia, MS. Rehearsals will take place in Southaven, MS. 

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AUDITION NOTICE

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WHEN: Saturday, April 11, 9am-12:30pm. Click here to reserve your appointment slot. 

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WHERE: Northwest Mississippi Community College **DESOTO CENTER**

1210 Church Road W, Southaven, MS 38671

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WHO: Open to actors ages 8 and older.

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WHAT TO PREPARE: Please prepare 32 bars (approximately 30–60 seconds) of a song in the style of the show. Bring your accompaniment track on a personal device. A Bluetooth speaker will be provided.

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WHAT TO BRING:

• 8x10 headshot and résumé (stapled). If you do not have a headshot, bring a current photo.

• Completed audition form (available at the bottom of this page).

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VIDEO AUDITIONS: If you are unable to attend in-person auditions, you may submit a video audition. All submissions must be received by Friday, April 10 at 12:00 pm CST. Include a 30–60 second vocal selection in the style of the show. Email the following materials to artisticdirectordft@gmail.com:

• Vocal Selection

• Headshot

• Résumé

• Completed audition form

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Rehearsals begin June 1. Please see the tentative rehearsal schedule below.

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Character Breakdown:​

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J.M. Barrie: A successful Scottish Playwright with a rebellious, childlike spirit that is entirely benevolent. He is at odds with the sensible, restrained world around him. ​

Gender: Male​

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Sylvia Llewelyn Davies: A recent widow and mother of 4 boys, she encourages her boys to be free thinkers and is one herself. 

Gender: Female

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Frohman/Hook: A wealthy American impresario who has stood by Barrie for much of his career. Known as “The Napoleon of Drama”. ​Hook is JM Barrie’s darker, alter-ego with a wicked sense of humor.

Gender: Male

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Mrs. du Maurier: A socialite and mother of Sylvia, She holds social etiquette in high esteem and wants her daughter to do the same. Steely on the outside, perhaps to a fault, but wants the best for her daughter and grandchildren. She has a very dry sense of humor.

Gender: Female

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Peter: He is the second youngest of the boys. Peter is buried under the grief of losing his father. Thoughtful and considered, initially angry and contained, he goes on a journey from 'not believing' to opening up and embracing the world of magic and play that Barrie presents to him. ​

Gender: Male

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George: He is the oldest of the Davies boys. George is most sensible and mature though still able to play and have fun. Takes charge when he needs to.

Gender: Male 

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Michael: He is the youngest of the boys, is also possibly the loudest and most confident in his actions and his statements.

Gender: Male

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Jack: He is the second oldest of the boys, He is the naughtiest and most outlandish, but even his cheek comes from a good heart. ​

Gender: Male

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Mary Barrie: Barrie's serious, prim and proper wife.

Gender: Female

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Lord Cannan

Gender: male

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Ensemble/Featured Dancers