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Peter Pan, PeterPan 1

Welcome to Belmont Christian College’s Peter Pan Digital Program

welcome

Creativity is born in the mind that imagines...

Wonder. Imagination. Fun. Curiosity. Play. Imagine a backyard fort built by ferocious, dirty runaways. Grimy. Snotty. Noisy. Messy.

Close your eyes and imagine, close them tight and pretend as you take off on a wonder-filled trip to NeverLand, where Peter and the lost boys never want to grow up.

Our Secondary students of Belmont Christian College proudly present JM Barrie’s timeless tale of the boy who refused to grow up. With a score by Stiles & Drewe and a book by the late Willis Hall, Peter Pan whisks the Darling children beyond the stars to his island where there are “no tedious distances between one adventure and the next”.

This year's production builds upon the foundation of two accolades from the 2018 Secondary production of Beauty and the Beast where our cast was nominated at the local CONDA Awards for Best Acting and Best Choreography; and, winners of Best Acting at the 2018 Junior Theatre Celebrations.

from the Principal

"God didn’t plan for us to live timid and boring lives. He wants us to be strong and courageous, unafraid to try new things."

Peter Pan, bcc board exec 386

After the highly successful musical by the Primary School in 2019, we look forward with anticipation to being treated by the Secondary School’s production of Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure.

Children have been delighted with the wonder of Peter Pan for over a century and without exception, our version of this festive adventure will be enjoyed by the whole family. “Close your eyes and imagine, close them tight and pretend as you take off on a magical trip to Neverland, where you never grow old.“ JM Barrie’s timeless tale of the boy who refused to grow up is an adventure where Peter Pan whisks the Darling family’s children beyond the stars to his island where they go from one adventure to the next and meet colorful characters including the Lost Boys, Tinker Bell and, of course, the dastardly Captain Hook. 

Whilst this is a secular musical, it contains many Christian concepts with which we can identify. Life itself is an adventure!

God has great adventures for our lives and it is exciting when He puts dreams and desires in our hearts. God didn’t plan for us to live timid and boring lives. He wants us to be strong and courageous, unafraid to try new things. I’m constantly surprised to see how God works through a person who boldly trusts His plan.

When God asks you to leave the familiar behind and to set out on any new adventure, let His Word encourage you to keep moving forward. When you step into what God has for you, His anointing makes the impossible possible.

Why should you live a boring life when there’s a great, adventurous life available to you.

What you see in these performances has involved many, many hours of planning, rehearsal and ‘blood, sweat and tears’. So many students, parents and friends of the College and Secondary staff have been involved in the preparations for this production. It involves a lot of behind the scenes people and activity. You will see many of their names in this program, however, there are many more people involved. I would like to say a huge thank you to each and every person who has contributed in some way to the success of this musical, allowing our students to be able to enjoy the gifts that God has given them.

To God be the glory! Amen.

plot

london town is strangely ill-at-ease. Rumours abound that babies have gone missing from their perambulators and, as darkness falls, city workers hurry home to their families.

In the Darling House, in a backwater in Bloomsbury, Mr and Mrs Darling wish they didn’t have to go out for the evening, but needs must. Leaving their children, Wendy, Michael and John, under the watchful eyes of Lisa, the maid and Nana, their Newfoundland dog – they reluctantly bid their brood goodnight.

As silence descends on the nursery, a small ball of light, no larger than a gentlewoman’s fist, enters the room – it is Tinker Bell. The mischievous fairy flits frantically about as if searching for something.

Moments later, the windows swing open and Peter Pan flies into the nursery. Wendy is awoken and helps Peter to reattach his shadow and, with the promise of regaling Peter and the Lost Boys with bedtime stories, she is invited to accompany him on his flight home.

Wendy can’t leave her brothers behind, so she wakes John and Michael and with a sprinkling of fairy dust, the children join Peter Pan and Tinker Bell as they fly out of their nursery window and across a moonlit London.

But Never Land is not as care-free as Peter had suggested. There are bloodthirsty Pirates, warrior Indians and malevolent Mermaids – and above all, there is Captain James Hook, Peter Pan’s Eton-educated nemesis who is forever followed by a deadly, ticking Crocodile. Bloomsbury seems another world away…

from the producers

"We are grateful to have had the opportunity to have a second chance at bringing this show to life and count the huge blessing it is to participate in such an exciting cultural event, despite the challenges still very present in other parts of the world."

Peter Pan, Mr Chris Stewart PRODUCER
Peter Pan, Mrs Fiona Burgess CO PRODUCER

Welcome to the show! We are so thrilled that you are here watching live theatre, despite the remarkable setbacks we have all endured this past 18 months. We at Belmont Christian College are so pleased to bring this story to life on stage in this modern rendition of a wonderful tale- Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure.

This year's production builds upon the foundation of two accolades from the 2018 Secondary production of Beauty and the Beast where two of our leads were nominated for Best Female Performance as well as a nomination for Best Choreography; and, winners of Best Acting at the 2018 Junior Theatre Celebrations.

This show has been a unique adventure. It’s been a huge journey, which started two years ago while our Primary production of Seussical Jnr was on the cusp of performance. It was painful to bring the production to a halt in 2020, knowing that this would rob some of our very talented students of an exciting opportunity, especially those Year 12 students of 2020 who took part in the show.

We are grateful to have had the opportunity to have a second chance at bringing this show to life and count the huge blessing it is to participate in such an exciting cultural event, despite the challenges still very present in other parts of the world.

Stepping out of the stringent COVID season has presented many challenges in putting this show together. One of which has been to bring out the commitment and performance readiness needed for our cast and band performers. After almost a year of no performance, it’s been a risk for students to return to the stage and invest in a team activity once more. Our students have risen to the task and developed so many key attributes that make a show go from good to great. They are focused, well mannered, risk-takers, articulate and passionate performers. Congratulations cast and band.

Of course it takes an exceptional teacher to inspire this sort of culture in young people, and we are continually amazed by the wealth of experience and giftedness that our Director and Choreographer, Mrs Naomi Stewart, brings to our Secondary production. Not only does she bring creative direction to the show, but inspires and commands students with grace, patience and kindness.

We have an enormously talented production team who have worked for hours each week for the past six months (or what feels like 18 months!) to build and make what you’re enjoying today. To Kiri Oliver, thank you for the remarkable costumes; Mr Cain Sanchez and Mr Ben Boyce, for a solid, practical set; Mrs Liz Troyer for the perfectly placed props and set dressing; Mr Neale, for the wonderful work in Music Directing; Sophie Annesley, thank you for the work in coaching the cast’s singing. There are many more who have contributed to our performances today and we are grateful for each one of you.

This show has centred around our ability to imagine, and so lastly, we are thankful to God, for the amazing gift of imagination he has given to each one of us. While Peter Pan may inhabit a world where he never wants to grow up, we as believers look forward to God’s Kingdom that is here but not yet fully realised, Our imagination allows us to see how things could be and therefore to partner with God in the work of bringing more of His kingdom to earth.

from the director

"Every parent can attest to the joy that swells in your heart as you watch your children, amongst creation, engaging their God given imagination."

Peter Pan, Mrs Naomi Stewart DirectorChoreographer 2

In June 2019 I was driving to Sydney listening to Stiles and Drewe’s version of Peter Pan - A Musical Adventure. The music instantly evoked images in my mind of my three young children, in my backyard, with sieves on their heads, wooden spoons in hand, mud on their face and an unbridled zest for creating and playing. Every parent can attest to the joy that swells in your heart as you watch your children, amongst creation, engaging their God given imagination.

As the music continued to play, I began to ponder: How could I capture the beauty of children's play on stage? How could I awaken wonder and stir imagination in the audience members who would attend this show? How could I create a show that celebrates the ability of creating, after all, we are made in His image, and He is the master designer and creator? How could I provide a platform for students to experience

joy, delight, encouragement, and unity? How could I help students to learn that hard work, dedication and commitment reaps rewards, even when it is not instantaneous?

At the same time as embarking on this journey of Peter Pan for 2021, I was reading a book called “Awaking Wonder” by Christian author Sally Clarkson. After cancelling our 2020 production, I was acutely aware that our students had spent a year being constantly reminded of what can go wrong in this life; diseases, isolation, fear, community lock down. I wanted their musical experience to remind them that we can still be filled with delight, goodness, and hope, even amongst challenging times.

“Child development experts tell us foundations often determine long-term outcomes. To give a child the gift of time to imagine, to dream, to create, to engage, and to wonder is to allow time and space for his heart to be touched by the beauty surrounding him, for his mind to have room to grow strong on the feast laid out for his imagination and for his emotions to bathe in the tranquility of a peaceful life in an unhurried rhythm. Then we offer a feast of theology, math, story, literature, faith, science, nature, art, music and culture upon which to apply his wandering and wonderful mind. To lay this foundation is to give our children beauty and strength of imagination and the strong pleasure of learning and acquiring knowledge over a lifetime. Wonder is the catalyst in shaping a. powerful, engaged intellect.” Sally Clarkson

It is a significant commitment to be a part of a production such as this. Each student has shown great capacity to commit, respect, grow, listen, learn and encourage. Yes, a musical is about allowing our students to shine and use their performance skills that they have been gifted with, but it is an opportunity for students to gain life skills that can be used in a variety of situations.

What a true reflection of Christ’s body. Each unique person, doing their part, working together as a team to accomplish a shared vision. The cast, crew, production team and our many parent volunteers have worked tirelessly to bring this story to life for you. I am honored to be a part of this College community.

musical numbers

Act one

  1. "There's Something in the Air Tonight" - Storyteller, Mr Darling, Londoners
  2. "Just Beyond the Stars" - Mrs. Darling
  3. "Tinker Bell and Peter Pan's Arrival" - Orchestra
  4. "Never Land" - Peter Pan, Wendy, John and Michael
  5. "The Lost Boys Gang" - The Lost Boys
  6. "Good Old Captain Hook" - Pirates
  7. "Build a House" - Peter Pan and The Lost Boys
  8. "The Cleverness of Me" - Peter Pan and Wendy
  9. "Crocodile/Tiger Lily/Siren Song" - Tiger Lily and Mermaids
  10. "When I Kill Peter Pan" - Captain Hook and Pirates

Act two

  1. "Look Back Through a Rose-Tinted Eye Patch" - Smee, Captain Hook and Pirates
  2. "Just Beyond the Stars (Reprise)" - Wendy
  3. "One Big Adventure" - Peter Pan and Wendy
  4. "The Cleverness of Me (Reprise)" - Peter Pan
  5. "When I Kill Peter Pan/Good Old Captain Hook (Reprise)" - Captain Hook and Pirates
  6. "One Big Adventure (Reprise)" - Peter Pan
  7. "A Pirate with a Conscience" - Captain Hook, Smee and Pirates
  8. "The Fight" - Captain Hook, Peter Pan, Wendy, John, Michael, Pirates and Lost Boys
  9. "Just Beyond the Stars (Reprise 2)" - Storyteller and Mrs. Darling
  10. "There's Always Tomorrow" - Peter Pan and Londoners

neverland cast

Peter Pan, 01A Hugh Brindley

Peter Pan

Hugh Brindley
Peter Pan, 02A 20B Zoey Thomas

Wendy

Zoey Thomas
Peter Pan, 03A Heber Masseque

John (Older Brother)

Heber Masseque
Peter Pan, 4 Jacob Troyer

Michael

Jacob Troyer
Peter Pan, 05A Noah Edwards

Hook

Noah Edwards
Peter Pan, 06A 20B Emma Cashion

Smee

Emma Cashion
Peter Pan, DSC 7570

Mr Darling

Joseph Blundell
Peter Pan, 08A 03B Jacqueline Wilson

Mrs Darling

Jacqueline Wilson
Peter Pan, 09 20A 20B Eden Holder

Liza

Eden Holder
Peter Pan, 10A 20B Lily Johnson

The Storyteller

Lily Johnson
Peter Pan, 11A 20B Lucinda Micallef

Tiger Lily

Lucinda Micallef
Peter Pan, 12 Sophia Hart

Tinker Bell

Sophia Hart
Peter Pan, 14A Amani Jacobs

Slightly

Amani Jacobs
Peter Pan, 15A June Quiggin

Tootles

June Quiggin
Peter Pan, 16A Luka Young

Nibs

Luka Young
Peter Pan, 07B 17A Owen Irvine

Curly

Owen Irvine
Peter Pan, 18A Kaiden Goodman

First Twin

Kaiden Goodman
Peter Pan, 19A Jesse Hart

Second Twin

Jesse Hart
Peter Pan, 20A Brielle Sparrow

Lost Boy #1

Brielle Sparrow
Peter Pan, 20A Amirah OSullivan

Lost Boy #2

Amirah O’Sullivan
Peter Pan, 20A Noemi Masseque

Lost Boy #3

Noemi Masseque
Peter Pan, 20A Olivia McCulloch

Lost Boy #4

Olivia McCulloch
Peter Pan, 11B 20A Lilly Mole

Lost Boy #5

Lilly Mole
Peter Pan, 21A Estella Brown

Starkey

Estella Brown
Peter Pan, 22A Faith Cole

Noodler

Faith Cole
Peter Pan, 23A Leena Cashion

Cookson

Leena Cashion
Peter Pan, 24A Ellie Webber

Mullins

Ellie Webber
Peter Pan, 25A Rachel Collins

Cecco

Rachel Collins
Peter Pan, 26A Charlotte Truscott

Bill Jukes

Charlotte Truscott
Peter Pan, 27A Millie Haig

Sky Lights

Millie Haig
Peter Pan, 28A Alyssia Vittadello

Pirate #1

Alyssia Vittadello
Peter Pan, 28A Alita King

Pirate #2

Alita King
Peter Pan, 28A Ella Betterridge

Pirate #3

Ella Betterridge
Peter Pan, 28A Madeline Stonehouse

Pirate #4

Madeline Stonehouse
Peter Pan, 28A Isobel Lunnon

Pirate #5

Isobel Lunnon
Peter Pan, 28A Elissa Sparrow

Pirate #6

Elisha Sparrow
Peter Pan, 28A Scarlett Brunia

Pirate #7

Scarlett Brunia
Peter Pan, 28A Maci Staples

Pirate #8

Maci Staples
Peter Pan, 28A Myli Blundell

Pirate #9

Myli Blundell
Peter Pan, 28A Amelia Kotze

Pirate #10

Amelia Kotze
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Mermaid

Lily Steffner
Peter Pan, DSC 7564

Mermaid

Chelsea Wood
Peter Pan, 23B Olivia Smyth

Mermaid

Olivia Smyth
Peter Pan, 28B Jacinda Davies

Mermaid

Jacinda Davies

bloomsbury cast

Peter Pan, 01B Jack O Toole

Peter Pan

Jack O’Toole
Peter Pan, 02B 20A Mia Brown

Wendy

Mia Brown
Peter Pan, 08A 03B Jacqueline Wilson

John (Older Brother)

Jacqueline Wilson
Peter Pan, 4 Jacob Troyer

Michael

Jacob Troyer
Peter Pan, 05B Peter Hyslop

Hook

Peter Hyslop
Peter Pan, 06B Rebecca Wigney

Smee

Rebecca Wigney
Peter Pan, 07B 17A Owen Irvine

Mr Darling

Owen Irvine
Peter Pan, 08B Jordan Delaney

Mrs Darling

Jordan Delaney
Peter Pan, 09 20A 20B Eden Holder

Liza

Eden Holder
Peter Pan, 10B 20A Michellie Robins

The Storyteller

Michellie Robins
Peter Pan, 11B 20A Lilly Mole

Tiger Lily

Lilly Mole
Peter Pan, 12 Sophia Hart

Tinker Bell

Sophia Hart
Peter Pan, 14B Jorja Simolin

Slightly

Jorja Simolin
Peter Pan, 15B Lucy Marschall 2

Tootles

Lucy Marschall
Peter Pan, 16B Emily Treloar

Nibs

Emily Treloar
Peter Pan, 17B Isla Clout

Curly

Isla Clout
Peter Pan, 18B Naomi Wright

First Twin

Naomi Wright
Peter Pan, 19B Sienna Kamper

Second Twin

Sienna Kamper
Peter Pan, 20B Melaleuca Wheatley

Lost Boy #1

Melaleuca Wheatley
Peter Pan, 20B Dusty Hendriks

Lost Boy #2

Dusty Hendriks
Peter Pan, 06A 20B Emma Cashion

Lost Boy #3

Emma Cashion
Peter Pan, 02A 20B Zoey Thomas

Lost Boy #4

Zoey Thomas
Peter Pan, 10A 20B Lily Johnson

Lost Boy #5

Lily Johnson
Peter Pan, 21B William Neppl 2

Starkey

William Neppl
Peter Pan, 22B Charlotte Payne

Noodler

Charlotte Payne
Peter Pan, 23B Olivia Smyth

Cookson

Olivia Smyth
Peter Pan, 24B Piper Rorke

Mullins

Piper Rorke
Peter Pan, 25B Charlie Haig

Cecco

Charlie Haig
Peter Pan, 26B Mia Kendall

Bill Jukes

Mia Kendall
Peter Pan, 27B Mackenzie Irvine

Sky Lights

MacKenzie Irvine
Peter Pan, 28B Olivia Blowes

Pirate #1

Olivia Blowes
Peter Pan, 28B Arianne Jensen

Pirate #2

Arianne Jensen
Peter Pan, 28B Emily Montgomery

Pirate #3

Emily Montgomery
Peter Pan, 28B Jacinda Davies

Pirate #4

Jacinda Davies
Peter Pan, DSC 7561

Mermaid

Lily Steffner
Peter Pan, DSC 7564

Mermaid

Chelsea Wood
Peter Pan, 23B Olivia Smyth

Mermaid

Olivia Smyth
Peter Pan, 28B Jacinda Davies

Mermaid

Jacinda Davies

credits

PRODUCTION TEAM
Principal Ms Sharon Sopher
Producer Mr Chris Stewart
Co-Producer Mrs Fiona Burgess
Director/Choreographer Mrs Naomi Stewart
Assistant Choreographer Zoey Thomas
Rehearsal Coach Mrs Kate Donaldson, Mr Andrew Kable
Rehearsal Managers
Mr Nate Miller, Mrs Brooke Robins, Ms Mel Melcum, Mrs Janine Ferreira
Music Director Mr Jacob Neale
Vocal Director Sophie Annesley
Stage Manager Mr Phil Melcum
Assistant Stage Manager Mr Rod Campbell
Set Design
Mrs Naomi Stewart, Mr Cain Sanchez, Mrs Liz Troyer
Set Construction Mr Cain Sanchez, Mr Ben Boyce, David Cox, Mr Nate Armsberry
Set Art Designer Mrs Liz Troyer, Mr Chris Denzin
Head of Costumes/Costume Designer Kiri Oliver
Costume Team Renae Truscott
Hilary Osborn
Joan Clark
Sarah Bell
Hair and Makeup Michael Pedersen of Woohoo Hair Salon
Head of Props Mrs Liz Troyer
Marketing Mr Dave Gray
Graphic & Web Design, Videography Jacob Shultz
Photography Supervisor Mrs Teresa MacPherson
Production Photographer Mrs Trudi Sanchez
Production Accompanists Mr Jacob Neale, Mr Ian Brown
Sound and Lighting JH Productions
Lighting Operator Josh Abel
STUDENT BACKSTAGE CREW
Josh Wolfenden Joel Edwards
Young Magill Ben Blackler
Josh Abel Zoe Carnell
Josh Ellem Nicole Rafferty
Daniella Rafferty Sean Pilgrim
NEVERLAND BAND
Conductor Mr Jacob Neale
Key #1 Mr Ian Brown
Percussion Archie Bell (Student)
Lewis Clout(Student)
Trumpet Mia Sandstrom-Knight (Student)
Alto Saxophone Daniel Culjak (Student)
Horns Lesa Scully
Guitar Nathan Barraclough
Key #2 Alex Rigby
Cello Ben Crosby
Bass John Wallace