Kelrik Productions to Present PETER PAN, 7/10-19

Kelrik Productions presents PETER PAN, the high-flying fantasy that will delight children of all ages when the boy who will never grows up swoops down over the Spanos Theatre stage July 10 -19. Grand adventures await on your journey to J.M. Barrie's Neverland - "it's not on any chart, you must find it with your heart."

Join Peter, Wendy, John, Michael and of course Tinker Bell, who along with the Lost Boys, do battle with the sinister Captain Hook and his pirate crew. This musical masterwork includes the iconic songs "I'm Flying," "I've Gotta Crow," "I Won't Grow Up," "Never Never Land," and a rousing book full of magic, warmth, and adventure. Peter Pan is the perfect show for the child in all of us who dreamed of soaring high and never growing up.

Peter Pan is directed by Lauryn Judson and Erik Austin with musical direction from Theresa Riforgiate, Stage Managed by Sean Blauvelt, Costume Design by Kathleen Forster , Additional costumes provided by Costume Capers, Properties by Lester Wilson, Lighting Design by David Beals and Flying effects by ZFX.

The cast includes Tabatha S. Skanes as Peter Pan, Erik Austin as Captain Hook/Mr. Darling, Katie Guicik as Mrs. Darling, Lester Wilson as Smee and Michaela Ferroggiaro as Tiger Lily. The Darling children are played by Taylor Peters (Wendy), Sam Gomez (John), and Oliver Baker-Ballantyre (Michael). The cast also includes 34 local children, teens and adults from Santa Maria to Paso Robles performing as the Lost Boys, Indians and Pirates.

Peter Pan was first introduced by JM Barrie in 1901 in the short story, Peter Pan, or the Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up. The stage version was introduced in 1904 and has since been flying into theatres, capturing the imaginations and hearts of audiences worldwide. The play's initial popularity spawned a book which was basically excerpts from the script - Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens - released in 1906. Barrie expanded the work into a novel in 1911 entitled Peter and Wendy. Previously a play with music, the full musical version wasn't created until 1954. It was directed and choreographed by Jerome Robbins and starred Mary Martin. Famous Peter Pans to follow have included Sandy Duncan and Olympic gymnast Cathy Rigby who won the Tony in 1998.

Directors Judson and Austin said that this production enthusiastically embraces the magic of childhood. The boy who never grew up is the child in all of us who is youth, joy, and freedom. Peter Pan is a dream-come true for theatres looking to spread their technical wings and entertain countless families. Childhood magic is revealed through the contrast between a world dominated by time (the London nursery), and Neverland a timeless place where one can never grow old. The other childhood magic, of course, is the amazement of flight. Kelrik's production will be assisted by the professional flyers from ZFX to bring all the magic of Peter Pan to life.

Tickets for PETER PAN are on sale now and may be purchased online at www.kelrikproductions.org, by calling (805) 756- 4TIX or in person at the PAC Box Office in San Luis Obispo. Performances are July 10 - 19. This production is made possible through the generous contributions of our Sponsors: Central Coast Family, Costume Capers, Cheap Thrills and Joan Gellert - Sargen. Kelrik will also give back to the community through the Kelrik Cares program raising funds for Big Brother and Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo.

Kelrik is diligently searching for a new "home" theater space in San Luis Obispo and welcomes any input on properties or buildings. For more information on Kelrik Productions, please visit our website: www.kelrikproductions.org.