Character descriptions for Peter Pan
This list is subject to change at the Director's discretion. Last updated Thursday, January 31st

Character Age of Character Description Actor's age range for consideration Strong Singer? Strong Dancer? Flies?
Peter Pan 12 or 13 Cocky, "ageless", pre-adolescent Boy with a magical innocence. Director is open Yes Yes Yes
Wendy Darling 13 or 14 Graceful, refined girl with maternal instincts. 12 - 16 years Yes Yes Yes
John Darling 12 John is the middle Darling child. He is a rather serious, bespectacled boy 10 - 14 years Yes Yes Yes
Michael Darling 8 or 9 Sweet, bubbly, a likeable boy, full of fun.  8 - 11 years Yes Yes Yes
Liza (the maid) Adult 20's The Darlings' maid servant. Adult 20's Yes
Nana (the Dog) The Darlings' dog who is also the nanny for the children. Yes
Mrs.Darling Adult 30's to 40's Mother of the Darling children - a proper English Lady. Adult Yes
Mr. Darling Adult 30's to 40's Father of the Darling children. A childish man, he is rather brusque to his children and Nana. Must have good Comedic Skills Adult
Lion Dancing lion. Director is open Yes
Kangaroo Dancing Kangaroo Director is open Yes
Ostrich Dancing Ostrich Director is open Yes
Slightly Lost Boy -Conceited, knows very little but considers himself  knowledgeable about most things. Director is open Yes
Tootles 12 or 13 The leader of the Lost Boys in Peter’s absence. Rather simple but he has a good heart. Director is open Yes
Curly Lost Boy - Curly haired (hence name).  Rather timid but loyal. Director is open Yes
Nibs Lost Boy - Extremely jovial, everything is a laugh and he has a great time. Director is open Yes
1st Twin Lost Boy -One of identical twins. Director is open Yes
2nd Twin Lost Boy -One of identical twins. Director is open Yes
Captain Hook Adult 30's to 40's Captain of the pirates. Must have good comedic skills as well as able to portray a dangerous disposition. Stage fighting skills a plus Adult Yes
Smee Adult 50's - 60's An oddly genial oldish pirate, slightly cartoonesque, grey haired and a little pair of spectacles at the end of his nose.  Good comedic skills. Director is open Yes
Crocodile Menacing stalking croc. (No speaking) Director is open Yes
Tiger Lily 13 to 15 Good friend to Peter Pan - brave, loyal and strong. 12 to 16 years old Yes Yes
Starkey Pirate - comedic role. Director is open Yes
Cecco Tall, manly pirate. Director is open Yes
Noodler Pirate - comedic role. Director is open Yes
Mullins Pirate - comedic role. Director is open Yes
Jukes Medium height, tough guy, tattooed, don’t meet him in a dark alley. Director is open Yes
Wendy Grown-up Adult 20's Wendy as an adult with a child of her own. Adult
Jane Wendy's daughter. Like Wendy in many ways. 10 - 14 years old Yes Yes
Tinkerbell Ageless Mischievous fairy - loves and protects Peter Pan. young looking Yes Yes
Indians Yes 2 will fly
Lost Boys
Pirates 2 will fly

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