"Peter and the Starcatcher" at Parkland Theatre Nov. 14–24

Family-friendly introduction to young orphan who would become Peter Pan

The family-friendly show "Peter and the Starcatcher" comes to Parkland College's Harold and Jean Miner Theatre Nov. 14–24.  
 
Adapted by Rick Elice from the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson,"Peter and the Starcatcher" introduces audiences to the young orphan who would become Peter Pan as well as to some dastardly pirates, some lost boys, and a  brave girl named Molly.

A small group of actors will portray a hundred characters in sea battles, jungle adventures, and other exciting escapades. It's a wildly theatrical journey into the imagination for kids, grownups, and those who will never grow up. Mathew Green directs a cast that includes, Jace Jamison, Emaline Johnson, Jess Schlipf, Rachel Hejmanowski, Lincoln Machula, Zoë Dunn, Tommy Howie, Parker Evans, Thom Billam, Laura Alcantara, Stephanie Swearingen, Sam Gegg, and Wesley Bennett.
 
The Parkland Theatre will hold a talkback immediately following the Nov. 14 show; Green and members of the cast and crew will be on hand to discuss the show and answer audience questions.  
 
Performances take place in the Harold and Jean Miner Theatre Nov. 14, 15, 16, 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 17 and 24 at 3 p.m. **The Nov. 17 show will be a sensory-safe performance.**

Tickets are $20 for Adult, $18 for Student/Youth/Senior/Veteran and $16 each for reserved groups of 10 or more. Opening night is half-price night. To make reservations, visit parkland.edu/theatre or call the show hotline at 217/351-2528.  
 
To request accessibility-related accommodations, please contact Accessibility Services at 217/353-2338 or email accessibilityservices@parkland.edu. Please submit all requests two weeks in advance of your participation or visit.