Peter Pan and Wendy
A one-act
musical in 5 scenes
Based on the book by James Barrie
Running Time: 45 Minutes
About
the Play
First performed professionally in 1997, this show has been
produced many times since with great success at elementary
and junior high schools. A charming, very lively short
version of the beloved story, this script is just right for
large performing groups and younger actors. Staging is
remarkably simple -- the play has been effectively
performed with a set made almost entirely of colored
cardboard. Functional set pieces needed are two small beds,
a window box, a large rock, a rowboat on casters, and a
ship's rail and plank. Flying may be suggested by a small
trampoline hidden behind a bed. A follow spot is suggested
for one number in which Peter throws shadows on the wall.
Tinkerbell is played by a real (silent) little girl,
not a spotlight. And since no flying is necessary, Peter
may be played by a boy.
Based on a 1950s audio production of the story, the script
includes additional songs such as the rousing "Don't Give
Up the Ship". The highlights of the show are the very
memorable tunes "Me and My Shadow" and "Wendy's Lullaby."
An easy and fun show to put together, and one of those rare
productions which is very short but is suitable for a large
cast!
Sorry, but due
to copyright restrictions, this adaptation is not available
in the UK.
Characters
Flexible large cast of about 10 principals, Lost Boys,
Pirates and Indians
Principals
Wendy
Michael
John
Mr. Darling
Mrs. Darling
Never-land Residents
Peter Pan
Tinker Bell
Lost Boys
Crocodile
Indians
Indian Chief
Tiger Lily
Indians
Pirates
Captain Hook
Mr. Smee
Pirate Chorus
Scenes
and Musical Numbers
Click
on underlined links to hear songs
Scene
1: The
Darling Nursery
Who Are You, Peter Pan?
-- Peter and
Singers
Never Never Land -- Peter, Wendy
Me and my Shadow -- Peter, Wendy
I Can Fly -- Wendy
We'll Fly Away -- Wendy, John, Michael,
Peter
Scene
2: Never
Never Land, Outside the Hollow Tree
I'm Captain Hook -- Captain Hook and Pirates
Jock the
Croc --
Crocodile
Oom Pa Oom Pa
Oo --
Indians
Ev'ry Bird on
the Wing --
Lost Boys
I'm Captain
Hook Reprise -- Captain Hook and
Pirates
Scene
3: Mermaid
Lagoon
Vanishing
Rock --
Mixed Voices
Scene
4:
Inside/Outside the Hollow Tree
Wendy's Lullaby -- Mrs. Darling and Wendy
Oom Pa Oom Pa
Oo Reprise -- Indians
Scene
5: The Deck
of the Pirate Ship
I'm Captain
Hook Reprise -- Pirates
Don't Give Up
the Ship --
John, children, Lost Boys, Pirates
If You
Believe in Fairies -- Peter and Audience
Epilogue:
The Darling Nursery
We're Home
Again --
Wendy, John, Michael, Peter