For Peter Pan on her 70th Birthday at The Pear Theatre

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Grab your pixie dust and take flight with Ann and her siblings into uncharted territory as they navigate reclaiming childhood fantasies, unlocking cherished memories, clashing over politics, and grappling with the loss of a parent and the inevitability of growing old. A whimsical, moving and magical story that will resonate with Pear patrons of ALL ages! When Ann thinks of her father, she immediately remembers playing Peter Pan in her hometown theater in Iowa, and the flowers he delivered after her performance. Her memory is jogged by the fact that she and her four siblings are in their father’s hospital room during his final moments. His death sparks a conversational wake that includes everything from arguments over politics to when each sibling realized that they grew up. 'For Peter Pan on her 70th Birthday' is a loving look at a family’s view of death, life and the allure of never growing up.

Authors

• Sarah Ruhl