Racine Theatre Guild To Stage 'Peter and the Starcatcher'

RACINE, WI – “Peter and the Starcatcher” opens at the Racine Theatre Guild Friday, July 20 through Sunday, July 29.

Winner of five Tony awards, the cast portrays more than 100 characters to help tell the tale in this prequel to “Peter Pan” under the direction of Kara Ernst-Schalk. Drawn from the classic tale, thisplay captures the nostalgia in a way that can be enjoyed by the young-at-heart. Written by RickElice with music by Wayne Barker, the play is based on the novel by Dave Barry and RidleyPearson.

“Peter and the Starcatcher” is sponsored by Twin Disc and runs July 20 to 29. Performances take place at 7 p.m. on Friday, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday.

Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for seniors (62+), and $13 for students (21 & under). Further savings are offered to groups of 12 or more.

Tickets can be purchased from the Racine Theatre Guild located at 2519 Northwestern Avenue,
Racine. Call (262) 633-4218, visit www.racinetheatre.org, or stop by the box office weekdays
from 12 to 6 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance for tickets.

Synopsis From the Racine Theatre Guild

Filled with swashbuckling pirates, jungle tyrants, beautiful mermaids, a nameless orphan and his
mates, and a precocious Starcatcher, this coming-of-age story takes a magical look at the
celebrated hero known as the Boy Who Would Not Grow Up. Poetic, hilarious, and even
musical, follow a mysterious treasure chest, battle against the fearsome Black Stache, and
capture the joys of friendship and love on this adventure.

The Cast

The cast features Evan Klinkhamer as Boy/Peter, Nic Cicerale as Black Stache, Andrew Dorst as
Prentiss, Matt Lacher as Ted, Jason Aaron as Lord Aster, Jenna Zeihen as Molly Aster, Kevin
Sustachek as Mrs. Bumbrake, Ian Anderson as Captain Scott, Rob Kroes as Grempkin, Trevor
Lewis as Bill Slank, Anthony Lazalde as Alf, Paul Marquez as Fighting Prawn, Dawn Burroughs
as Hawking Clam, and James Christensen as Smee.

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