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Peer Reviews Peter Pan Entire contents are copyright © 2007 Kevin F. Temple. All rights reserved.
Sometimes it's hard to put into words the feelings that you've had cooped up inside yourself for many years. Let's just say that Lee Buckholz (director), with the help of the people at ZFX, take Peter Pan to soaring heights. With energy levels that reach as high as Peter and Wendy fly, the cast of Peter Pan soars. With the sight of Peter Pan (played by Megan Muller) flying into the room with fairy dust glistening from head to toe, you know there's magic in the air. The numerous children that attended Friday night's show were amazed at the sight of the mythical being; you could tell that from the gasps and oooh's and ahhh's. The children were very -- and I mean VERY -- respectful of the performance and gave it the utmost consideration, which made for a smooth uninterrupted show. ZFX can be credited with making the flying sequences seem smooth and flawless, as Peter, Wendy, Michael and John soar through the air. The music is well planned, and the voices were harmony to the ears of the audience, with not a single word lost in transition. I believe that almost everyone was singing along with the thought and belief of "I Won't Grow Up." Barbara F. Cullen choreographed such percussion numbers that, between the Lost Boys and the Indians, make you tap your toe to every drumbeat. x
x The Indians in all their glory, led by Tiger Lily (played by Ashley Kate Adams), work with Peter to fight off the dreaded Pirates, as they also dance and sing with the lost boys. Hook (Paul Kerr) and Smee (Jim Hesselman) are the perfect whimsical duo. They dance with glee as they rhyme the story to be -- with sword and hook the plan they took, all the children lost and free. They dance with all the other Pirate fellas to the tune of the Tango and Tarantella. The end comes quickly with the leaping from the deck, as Hook jumps from the clock in the croc. Peter Pan could not be complete without the help of a certain tiny Tink. With applause and cheering, you can show not only Tinkerbell and Peter but everyone that "I Believe." The performance was wonderful and full of smiles and joy as both actor/actress, young and old watched and were involved in the performance. As with any theatre that has audience on more than one side, you have the slight disadvantage of missing out on some of the facial expressions when the performer is turned the other way -- yet the energy of all involved tells you that they are proud to be part of a never-ending classic. James M. Barrie would be proud of Derby Dinner Playhouse for bringing to life such a creation. For young and old alike, it's almost essential to have a Never Never Land of one's very own. Please don't miss out on a wonderful performance that keeps our minds and hearts young forever.
Peter Pan
July 4 - August 18, 2007
Posted July 8, 2007
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