![]() ![]() The set by Dan Widerski, uses multiple levels, sail rigging, cargo holds, an upstage projection screen, and a partial wall to cover the onstage pianist (Musical Director Beth Atkins). ![]() The script is full of clever wordplay, such as Neverland being the name of a very slow and untrustworthy ship, and the actors take joy in providing the campy jokes and puns. Photo courtesy of Reston Community Players. After all, this is a prequel providing the backstory of Peter Pan, Captain Hook, and other characters from J.M. ![]() Directed by Jolene Vettese, the show had many creative moments that engaged the audience’s imagination, such as an onstage sound artist (Jessie Roberts), athletic antics devised for actors, and inventive flying of characters. A lively production opened Friday, January 26, presented by the Reston Community Players. Based on the 2005 book by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, Peter and the Starcatcher is a Tony Award-winning play by Rick Elice, with music by Wayne Barker. ![]()
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