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  • 1.  Peter And The Starcatcher

    Posted 03-05-2016 21:27
    I am thinking of doing this show in the fall. Is there a non-musical version of the production or do you have to produce the show with the music? I have looked everywhere and I can only find the musical version. I am starting to think that it's not a straight play? Any thoughts?

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    Karla Quinones Castillo
    Theatre Teacher
    Thompson School District R2J
    Loveland CO
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  • 2.  RE: Peter And The Starcatcher

    Posted 03-05-2016 21:44

    I've seen the show twice; once off Broadway and once by the touring group. Both times there was only one song and that was the opening to act two. Perhaps because MTI holds it you're thinking it's a full musical?

    Aaron




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  • 3.  RE: Peter And The Starcatcher

    Posted 03-06-2016 08:22
    The show is much more a play with music than a musical; untrained voices should be able handle it. Part of its charm is its cleverness. . .use kazoos or found instruments for the music. Above all, have FUN!!!


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  • 4.  RE: Peter And The Starcatcher

    Posted 03-06-2016 11:08
    It has a few songs, and afaik, no version without. It's not at all a full blown "musical," though,  more of a Play with songs. You don't want to do it without them though,  they're great fun. All guys, though- only one female role. :(


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  • 5.  RE: Peter And The Starcatcher

    Posted 03-07-2016 06:54

    MTI was offering a free perusal and download sampling of the show just a week or so ago...you can listen to that/read the book to see just what it's like for free, then make a decision?

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    Phillip Goodchild
    Theatre Arts Instructor/Assistant Department Head of English
    Ruskin FL

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  • 6.  RE: Peter And The Starcatcher

    Posted 03-08-2016 08:46

    "Peter and the Starcatcher" is a great show! We did it this winter using our adult pianist and two student percussionists for music support.   We also expanded the cast (with Disney's and MTI's encouragement) to 21, 12 women and 9 men. It was adjudicated for Festival after all of the main stage slots were filled... however EdTA has rented a theater two blocks from the Lied - the Rococo Theater (13th and P street)  for us to perform two shows on Friday of the Festival. We will also do a remount here in Edina to adjust for stage size and practice logistics.

     If you have other questions please post, write, or call. 

    bobsedoff@hotmail.com   612-860-0538

    Our program director is Tony Matthes.  

    Edina High School, Edina Minnesota

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    Bob Sedoff
    Board member Mn chapter EdTA
    Sedoff, Inc.
    Edina MN

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  • 7.  RE: Peter And The Starcatcher

    Posted 03-08-2016 11:07

    My problem with the piece is it's all men. How did you use so many women? I'd like to do it, seen it 4 times but I have too many women. I'd be glad for any suggestions. Next year is my last year and I want to go out with a show I enjoy and the kids would enjoy.

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    John Perry
    Drama Instructor
    Atherton High School
    Louisville KY

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  • 8.  RE: Peter And The Starcatcher

    Posted 03-09-2016 14:19

    Hi all,

    I've received some casting questions...
    This is how our director Tony Matthes cast the show:
    M  Black Stache 
    F   Molly 
    M Boy
    F  Grempkin
    M  Mack
    F Sanchez
    M Fighting Prawn
    F Bumbrake
    F Teacher/Head Mermaid
    F Slank
    F Hawking Clam
    M Smee
    M Prentiss
    M Alf
    F Lord Aster
    M Captain Scott
    F Ted
    3(F) Player/Narrator/Mermaid
    (sorry I miscounted, 12F, 8M). 
     
     
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    Bob Sedoff
    Board member Mn chapter EdTA
    Sedoff, Inc.
    Edina MN

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  • 9.  RE: Peter And The Starcatcher

    Posted 03-09-2016 20:21

    The show received a 2012 Tony nod as Best Play.

    It rec'd 9 noms, with 5 wins: Best Featured Actor in a Play, Best Costume Design of a Play, Best Lighting Design of a Play, Best Scenic Design of a Play, And Best Sound Design of a Play (an discontinued award).

    The show appears to be orchestrated only for piano and percussion.

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    Michael McDonough
    New York NY

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