Bay City Players’ Encore Youtheatre program aims to provide educational and enriching theatrical experiences for youth in the local tri-city area. We offer year-round workshops ranging in topics from specialty and basic makeup application to audition preparedness, as well as an annual summer program where students can work together to put on a show directed by their peers. To ring in the next season of Encore Youtheatre, we hold auditions for our annual fall Youtheatre production, where those who are cast have the opportunity to be directed by experienced theatre educators.
If you are interested in joining the committee to assist in planning and executing Youtheatre programming, please send an email to info@baycityplayers.org
Peter Pan Jr.
AUDITIONS / DEC 15 & 16 @ 6:00 PM
open to Grades 3-12
PERFORMANCES / MARCH 13, 2026 @ 6:30 PM, MARCH 14-15 & 21-22, 2026 @ 3:00 PM
Co-Directors / Dr. Beth Heyart & Emma Dorsey
Music Director / Maranda Ginop
Choreographer / Yavaha Roby
Producer / Laurel Hammis
Note from the Directors
We are excited that you are interested in being a part of our Peter Pan Jr. production. This is a tale of adventure and magic! Our story begins late one evening when Peter Pan and Tinkerbell visit the Darling household, where they meet Wendy, John, and Michael. With a bit of help from pixie dust and happy thoughts, the group soars off past the “second star to the right” to Neverland. While there, they meet the Lost Boys and must overcome obstacles in their way, including a ticking crocodile and a band of pirates led by the notorious Captain Hook! After a battle between Peter Pan and Captain Hook, Wendy, John, Michael, and the Lost Boys return home to the Darling household.
What We’re Looking for in Auditions
For Peter Pan Jr., we want to see you – your personality, your energy, and your imagination. Auditions are your chance to play, take risks, and show us how much fun you can have onstage. Don’t worry about being “perfect.” We’re much more interested in performers who bring confidence, creativity, and authenticity to the room.
Please speak clearly, project, use gestures, and don’t be afraid to go big with your choices. If a character voice feels right, try it! If you feel inspired to add movement or express emotion in a bold way, go for it. This is a world full of magic, mischief, and adventure, and we want to see how you bring that to life. Most importantly, trust yourself. Believe in what you’re doing, take a breath, and enjoy the process. When you have fun, we have fun, and that’s when the magic of Neverland really begins.
We hope to see you at auditions!
Sincerely,
Emma Dorsey and Dr. Beth Heyart
What to Prepare
- Fill out the Audition Form
- View the Tentative Rehearsal Calendar
- Indicate ALL conflicts (existing and potential) on your audition form
- Review Music Audition Materials
Character Breakdown
Peter Pan
Peter Pan is a kid without a care in the world. This role is for a performer with a soaring can-do spirit who most certainly “won’t grow up!”. Cast a performer who can do it all: act, sing, and be as physical as the part demands.
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: F3
Wendy
Wendy is the eldest of the Darling children and has a certain maternal quality. Wendy is very bright, ever-practical and ready for an adventure! Cast a young lady with warm presence and great singing voice.
Vocal range top: Db5
Vocal range bottom: Ab3
John
John is the middle Darling child and has an amicable and open presence. A little more proper than his younger brother, look for a good actor and singer who is the perfect complement to his siblings.
Vocal range top: Db5
Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Michael
Michael is the youngest Darling boy and seems to have unlimited energy. Find a good actor who can easily portray the youngest and most stubborn of the Darling children. If your actor also possesses a terribly cute disposition, that’s perfect!
Vocal range top: Db5
Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Nana
Nana is a dog, but you don’t need to find a real dog to fill the part! Cast a young performer who is unafraid to jump in and play this iconic part of the story. This performer should have a knack for physicality and be comfortable making bold acting choices.
Mrs. Darling
Mrs. Darling is the mother of Wendy, John and Michael, and she is the perfect picture of a mother. Cast a young lady who reads onstage as an older character and is experienced in acting and singing.
Vocal range top: Db5
Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Mr. Darling
Mr. Darling is the father of Wendy, John and Michael, and he is a man with one concern: keeping his house in order. Cast a young man with an older presence who is a perfect complement to Mrs. Darling.
Liza
Liza is the Darling’s housekeeper who always seems to be in a bit of a frenzy as she tries to keep everyone pleased. This is a great cameo role for a young performer who can make strong character choices.
Tiger Lily
Tiger Lily is the fearless leader of the Brave Girls. Cast a young lady who can command the stage and is a good actor, singer and mover.
Vocal range top: Db5
Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Brave Girls
The Brave Girls, including Brave Girl #1, Brave Girl #2 and Small Brave Girl, are a group of Neverland inhabitants. They are a fun bunch of girls who are as strong as they are kind. Cast a group of young ladies who are proficient movers as well as competent singers.
Vocal range top: Db5
Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Lost Boys
The Lost Boys are a group of lads who live in Neverland without a care in the world! Cast advanced performers (and good singers) in the roles of Nibs, Slightly, Curley, Tootles, Twin #1 and Twin # 2. There is no need for the actors playing the Twins to be identical. If you create strong physical action to link the two, they can be anybody. Feel free to cast as many Lost Boys as desired, ideally making sure that the group is comparable in size to that of the Brave Girls.
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3
Pirates
The Pirates are a gaggle of villains who are looking to cause some trouble. Cast a group of young performers, male, female or both that can act, move well, and aren’t afraid to sing! Noodles, Cecco, and Starkey are all are great cameo roles for young performers to make strong acting choices.
Captain Hook
Captain Hook, the leader of the Pirates, has a bone to pick… or rather a Peter Pan to hook! This is the perfect role for a young performer who can sing and act, but above all, has great comedic timing. Though Captain Hook is the villain of the show, he’s also a bit of a clown who just can’t seem to get what he wants. He has to be as treacherous to the Lost Boys as he is a complete wimp around the Crocodile. Cast a strong actor who can make bold choices.
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Smee
Smee is Captain Hook’s sidekick who wants nothing more than to see Captain Hook succeed in his evil plotting. Cast a young performer who is a solid actor and a great complement for Captain Hook.
Crocodile
Like Nana, the Crocodile is a silent part for a young performer who can take a leap and become the wickedest beast that ever was! Cast a performer who can fill the role with life and great presence.
