Cast Biographies

Laura Morrison as Starkey

What got you interested in drama?

I had always  been interested in drama but I really got into it in the third grade when my school started offering a drama/improv club.

 What is your favorite film?

My favourite film by far is The Devil Wears Prada.

Who is your favorite actor/actress and why?

My favourite actress is Meryl Streep because she is perfection. She fits any role and adapts to it perfectly. She has many talents and she is definitely a huge inspiration of mine.

What is your favorite part of being involved in the play?

My favourite part of being involved in the play is my character. Starkey is so comedic and silly that I feel so liberated and without boundaries when I’m acting as him. I also love all the other pirates that I am so fortunate to rehearse with.

 What is your favorite play that you have been apart of?

My favourite play that I have been apart of is Disney’s The Aristocrats in which I played Edgar.

What is the most challenging aspect about being in a play?

The most challenging aspect about being in a play is the long hours of rehearsals but those long rehearsals are what makes a great production 

What do you hope people will take away from the performance?

I hope that people will take away that pirates can have a soft mushy side which we show throughout the play when Peter and Wendy part and other areas. We show that people with rough exteriors and big warm hearts as well.


Tennyson Kainz-Potter as Peter Pan

What got you interested in drama?

I first became fond of theatre when I was in grade 5, where I was cast in my first big theatrical role. The junior school play at that time was called “RATS”. It was a comedic spin-off of the story of the Pied Piper, I felt so comfortable being on stage and acting as a different character. After the performance, I asked my dad if I could take drama classes outside of school. From then on, I knew it was a passion of mine.

What is your favorite film?

I have many favorite movies, but the most recent film I have enjoyed watching was Warm Bodies.

Who is your favorite actor/actress and why?

My favorite Actor would have to be Jonny Depp. Ever since I first saw Pirates of the Caribbean, I was inspired by his range of acting abilities. The way he would take on comedic roles with the same confidence as when he would capture more serious roles. When he acts, he uses all aspects of acting (body language, reactions, facial expressions), bringing his character to life.

What is your favorite part of being involved in the play?

With a play like Peter Pan and Wendy, energy is a good characteristic to acquire. My favorite part about being in this play is the energy that goes into everything (the acting, stage work, management). There is always movement on stage.

                What is your favorite play that you have been apart of?

My favorite play I have ever been apart of would be a Dream Within a Dream. It was a story about author Edgar Allan Poe and his life, stories, and love interests. I was cast as Poe himself. It was an all new experience to me. It was a challenge to have to portray a character that was dark and mysterious.

  

              What is the most challenging aspect about being in a play?

It is hard to work and communicate well with other people in the cast. Being open-minded is a very important aspect to display while working with individuals.

     What do you hope people will take away from the performance?

I hope people who watch this production will be reminded of their childhood and the power of imagination. 

Louisa James-Beswick as Wendy

What got you interested in drama? 

I honestly don’t know, I just know I’ve always loved drama. The idea of becoming another person for only a short amount of time has always intrigued me.

What is your favorite film? 

I can’t choose! I love Brat Pack films like Pretty in Pink, The Breakfast Club and 16 Candles. I also love more recent films like Forrest Gump, 21 Jump Street, The Silver Lining Play Book and the Blind Side.

Who is your favorite actor/actress and why ? 

I love Anne Hathaway and Sandra Bullock. Both of them are so dedicated to their work and you can clearly tell they love what they do. I also love Johnny Depp and Tom Hanks!

What is your favorite part of being involved in the play? 

I love being apart of the play because of the sense of community the cast has. Everyone is so close because we have spent so many hours together!

What is the most challenging aspect about being in a play?

I had a bit of trouble memorizing all of my lines! Luckily, I started memorizing my lines quite early.

 What do you hope people will take away from the performance? 

I hope they take away that even if you grow up that doesn’t always mean you loose your childlike characteristics! 

Kat Snelling as Noodler

What got you interested in drama?

I became interested in Drama in grade nine when I started taking drama class, before that my school really didn’t place an emphasis on the subject but I chose to take it in grate nine and thought I wanted to continue it through the school play.

 What is your favorite film?

I like lots of movies but one of my favorites is the film 50 first dates, my friend and I watched it when I was younger and I found it really funny, I’ve watched it again since and it’s always been a great movie to watch.

Who is your favorite actor/actress and why?

I love the actress Rebel Wilson, She’s a very funny person and always seems to play amazing characters like fat Amy in Pitch Perfect.

  What is your favorite part of being involved in the play?

I love performing, it’s such a rush and it’s great to see something you’ve worked so hard of so long on be accomplished in such a public setting.

 What is your favorite play that you have been apart of?

I loved the first play I performed in grade nine, the Good Person of Setzuan (still can’t spell it :P) it was such a fun group of actors and I found my characters were very vibrant.

 What is the most challenging aspect about being in a play?

The most challenging aspect is the crazy amounts of time that go into it.

What do you hope people will take away from the performance?

I hope people will walk away with a different perspective and a smile on their face, I always think theater should be an experience for people, that’s what makes it so great!

Dania Rida as Peter Pan

What got you interested in drama?

 In my perspective, drama has always been an escape to be someone completely different, and do things that you would never be able to do in reality.  The thought of acting as an individual that is the complete opposite of you has always intrigued me, and thus encouraged me to try drama. 

  What is your favorite film?

My favorite film is, A Walk To Remember.

Who is your favorite actor/actress and why?

My favorite actor is Johnny Depp because he is able to play such versatile characters, and when he does, the acting is extremely believable and authentic. His acting is very convincing. 

 What is your favorite part of being involved in the play?

My favorite part of being involved in the play is discovering how everyone in the cast can be so unique while acting as other roles. I also love finding the character that I play in my own personality.

What is your favorite play that you have been apart of?

My favorite play that I have been apart of is Elmwood Theatre’s Production of The Trojan Women.

 What is the most challenging aspect about being in a play?

The most challenging aspect about being in a play is definitely memorizing all of your blocking and actions, because unlike most people know, theatre actually requires a lot of physical work.

 What do you hope people will take away from the performance?

I hope that people who watch the performance enjoy the show and take an interest in Peter Pan. I also hope that they truly understand the message behind the play.

Hannah Dolhai as John Darling

 What got you interested in drama?

My sister was always in the play and I have watched her perform for many years now. I also did some plays in the junior school and realized that I really enjoyed the entire process and performing for an audience.

  What is your favorite film?

My favorite film would have to be Farris Bueller’s day off. I think it is really funny and clever. Although I have many favorite movies.

 Who is your favorite actor/actress and why?

I like Meryl Streep. She is funny and really experienced. I think she is very good at playing a variety of characters.

 What is your favorite part of being involved in the play?

I really like working with the entire cast. It is a lot of fun and everybody becomes really good friends. I also really like performing to the audience when you show everybody the play you have worked so hard on.

  What is your favorite play that you have been apart of ?

I really liked doing the middle school musical in grade 7. It was a Mid Winters Nights Dream. That was the first big play I was in.

What is the most challenging aspect about being in a play?

The most challenging aspect about the play is the late rehearsals. Sometime you are there until nine. However it really pays off in the end and you get to bond with the rest of the cast.

What do you hope people will take away from the performance?

I hope people have a lot of fun while watching because it is a story about adventure and little children that don’t want to grow up!

Fumi Shibutani as Twin 1

What got you interested in drama?

I have always loved being on stage. In grade one, I joined the class play and I really enjoyed being a dancing ballerina. Since then, I have had an interest in dramatic arts. I also loved watching people on Broadway singing, acting and dancing and I think that is what really made me want to act on a proper stage in front of audiences.

What is your favorite film?

Gone with the Wind because I love the setting and the costumes and the drama that happens in it. The ending really made me cry though.

Who is your favorite actor/actress and why?

My favorite actress is Shirley Temple. She is a great actress and is a great dancer! I really love her acting because she can show a wide range of emotions while demonstrating an innocent and lovable persona at all times.

What is your favorite part of being involved in the play?

I like being able to try out new things while preparing for the play because I seem to find out the interesting quirks of all the cast members.

What is the most challenging aspect about being in a play?

For me, the most difficult parts of the play are working as an ensemble on the scenes that require lots of physical movement. The dances are also a little challenging because its hard to be on time with everybody.

What do you hope people will take away from the performance?

I hope that people take away an enjoyable night and a deeper understanding of the characters in the play. I also hope that people feel the emotion that should be depicted in the play and feel what the characters are feeling.

Olivia Casarramona as Jukes the Pirate

 What got you interested in drama?

I have been interested in drama all my life, since I was born, all of my friends tell me I am so dramatic, and that I should be an actress. I have been in all of my schools plays, and I find that drama lets me express myself. I found a love in drama and I hope to continue with it when I graduate.

What is your favorite film?

I have watched a lot of movies and I think its hard to pick just one. I would have to say that I love all of the Harry Potter Series, and A Knight’s Tale, love the music in that one!

 Who is your favorite actor/actress and why?

I would have to say I love Cameron Diaz. She is always so theatrical with her roles in movies, and I find that she is a happy, positive actress who puts fun in everything. I love her movie the holiday!

I must say that I love Ian Somerhalder. He plays one of the main roles in my favorite tv series The Vampire Diaries! He is very serious about his work, and he takes time do tings right. I find that he is a very kind person. He is mysterious but funny at the same time, and he plays a great vampire!

What is your favorite part of being involved in the play?

I find that being involved in a production is a chance to meet and get along with the cast. I always say that we are a family, and we are a team. I find experiencing and seeing different parts of play is interesting and how much work that gets put in is amazing!

What is your favorite play that you have been apart of?

I must say when I was in Grade 7 we did Oliver Twist. It was my first year at Elmwood, and I was nervous but in the end I got the main female role Nancy! The play was a musical and I had so much fun singing with cast and enjoying the era in which it was set.

What is the most challenging aspect about being in a play?

I find that being patient is one of the hard parts. They are times when you are needed and are not, and sometimes it can be frustrating. I also find that putting long hours and get tiring at times, especially after a hard day of school and then coming to rehearsal until 9.  In the end all of the work pays off making a fantastic performance for our audience.

What do you hope people will take away from the performance?

I feel that the audience will learn and see how it is to be a fun child again. To make mistakes and have fun with dangerous pirates! Argg! I find that this play has given me the chance to not be so serious all the time, it has made me playful and silly and that is exactly what are audience will feel watching it. I hope they enjoy because it will be spectacular!

Upkeerut Saran as the Storyteller

 What got you interested in drama?

In grade six, my English class had studied and then performed Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. In this production, I had played the roles of Oberon, Egeus, and Philostrate. Ever since then, I have had a love of drama and performing.

What is your favorite film?

I do not have any one favourite film, but some that I particularly loved include “The Help”, and “Letters to Juliet”.

  Who is your favorite actor/actress and why?

Some of my favourite actresses include Amanda Seyfried, Emma Stone, and Sandra Oh.

What is your favorite part of being involved in the play?

My favourite part of being involved in the play is the final performances. You’ve put so much time and commitment into a production and to see it finally come together is really amazing.

What is your favorite play that you have been apart of?

One of my favourite plays would have to be when I played Le Bret in Edmond Rostand’s 

“Cyrano de Bergerac” in grade eight. I had seen the grade eight classes perform it year after year and I had always enjoyed it.

 What is the most challenging aspect about being in a play?

One of the most challenging aspects would have to be trying new things. It’s very hard to stop yourself from sticking to what you are comfortable with.

 What do you hope people will take away from the performance?

After seeing the show, I hope people take away a new appreciation for theatre. The cast and crew put a lot of effort in making it the best it can be and I hope the audience genuinely cares about the characters by the end of the show. I also hope they see the different ways puppets can be used to enhance a performance.

Anne-Marie Tremble as Tinkerbelle

 What got you interested in drama?

I was in A Midsummer’s night dream in grade 6, and I had a really fun part to play. It was the first time that I really enjoyed being on stage.

What is your favorite film?

My favourite film is FootLoose.

  Who is your favorite actor/actress and why?

Audrey Hepburn.  I find that she plays characters really honestly and is very natural in her acting.

What is your favorite part of being involved in the play?

I love performing on opening night after all the hard work that was put into producing the show.

What is your favorite play that you have been apart of?

I was in a musical version of Peter Pan last year, which I really enjoyed because it was my first actual production.

 What is the most challenging aspect about being in a play?

It is hard to balance rehearsal, school work, and other extracurricular activities.

 What do you hope people will take away from the performance?

I hope that people will take away that you should never rush growing up, and that you should have fun as much as possible in life, no matter how old you are.

Sonia Siddiqui as Mullins

 What got you interested in drama?

I began to have an interest in drama from when I was in grade 1 and my music teacher asked my parents if I wanted to be a part of the Christmas play. Ever since then I went to go see plays and continue acting, singing and dancing.

What is your favorite film?

My favourite film/musical has to be footloose. I love the music and the energy of the film. I think it’s a great story and has a great message!

Who is your favorite actor/actress and why ?

My favourite actor would have to be Will Smith, because he is such a diverse actor and has played roles from a sentimental single parent (in The Pursuit of Happyness) to a comedian in (Fresh Prince) and a bad guy (in Bad Boys).

What is your favorite part of being involved in the play?

My favourite part of being involved in the play is to see it all come together before your eyes. We start off a little rough but I think the final production is a beautiful representation of all the cast and crews ideas and talents being put together in a form of art that we all feel passionate for.

What is your favorite play that you have been apart of?

My favourite play/musical that I have been a part of is The Talented, which was actually a play written by 2 classmates of mine in grade 8. I loved it so much because we really got to put our ideas in it and the character I played really allowed me to have fun with it and really go full out.

What is the most challenging aspect about being in a play?

I think the most challenging aspect about being in a play is understanding each other and being able to move at a pace which is good for each other because if you move to fast some people cant catch on and if others are moving to slow you get lost. It’s a great learning experience!

What do you hope people will take away from the performance?

I think people will have the time to just enjoy a great performance about a story we all love. The kids will really enjoy it because I think they will all enjoy their visit to Neverland and keep some great memories!

Megan Russell as Wendy

  What got you interested in drama?

I have always liked dancing and the feeling of being on stage so when I took my first drama class in grade 8 I really enjoyed it. I remember our first project we had to do was a monologue.  It felt right to be on stage like that. Ever since then I haven’t stopped acting.

What is your favorite film?

My favorite movies are The Amazing Spiderman, Pitch Perfect or any Jane Austen movie.

  Who is your favorite actor/actress and why?

My favorite actor is Colin Firth. He was amazing in The King’s Speech and I have had respect for him ever since.

What is your favorite part of being involved in the play?

I think learning new acting skills, learning new things about myself and making new friends. This year I have learned new ways to use my voice by sound and projection, I have learned new ways to walk and use my body properly and I have learned new things about character and how to get to know the character I am playing. As for learning new things about myself I have become more comfortable with my voice. I am on the shier side and doing this has helped me feel better. I have also made so many friends. I would walk by these girls in the halls, but now I can talk to them and get to know them. It has truly been a great experience.

What is your favorite play that you have been apart of?

I have been apart of the play for three years. I have been in The Good Person of Seztuan, Trojan Women and now Peter Pan. I think my favorite has to be The Good Person of Seztuan. That was my first year and it was something completely new to me. I had never experienced something like that and it was a great learning opportunity. I learned how to use my voice, different ways to express myself and learn new acting skills.

What is the most challenging aspect about being in a play?

The most changeling aspects have to be the amount of time we put into the play. I live further away then others so it is a harder to get to. The amount of hours is also a lot and can be trying. Memorizing on top of it all is also a hassle. I did sign up for it though and I am not complaining. I truly love doing this.

  What do you hope people will take away from the performance?

I want them to believe the character I am playing and make them feel as though they are in the story with us. I want them to feel the curiosity and excitement Wendy feels when she first meets Peter, the adventures they go on and the connection between all of the characters, but mostly I hope they enjoy the production. I hope they walk away satisfied.

Aashna Uppal as Cecco

What got you interested in drama?

I’ve always been that kid who enjoyed performing shows in my house’s basement for everyone when they’d come over. When I heard that I could be a part of a show in front of an actual audience back in grade 6, I was super excited. Ever since then, I’ve been interested in drama and theatre.

What is your favorite film?

I’ve got lots of favorite movies, I guess I could say that my top choice is Rain Man. It’s not everyday you see such a powerful movie that doesn’t have a sappy boy/girl love story in it.

 Who is your favorite actor/actress and why?

I really admire Sandra Bullock for all of the amazing movies she has acted in, and how she is always ready to overcome the bad things she goes through. She’s really a remarkable actress, especially for her role in The Blind Side.

What is your favorite part of being involved in the play?

Definitely the people I get to work with. There is so much diversity in terms of talent this year, and it’s absolutely fabulous to see how everyone works together to create such an amazing production.

 What is your favorite play that you have been apart of?

Doing the comedy for last year’s Trojan Women was probably my favorite production that I’ve been a part of. It challenged me in a whole new sort of way because none of us actually spoke; we had to act everything out using body language and facial expressions.

What is the most challenging aspect about being in a play?

One of the most challenging aspects for me is turning off the idiot alarm. Sometimes it takes a lot just to know that people aren’t going to be laughing at you as an actor, but at your character when you’re doing crazy things. 

What do you hope people will take away from the performance?

The puppets are new this year, and I think it’s an amazing way of adding that special magic to a performance. I hope the audience can experience that magic when they come and see the play.

Claire Avisar as Curly and Nana

What got you interested in drama?

My parents have always been really supportive of the arts and from a really young age I have had an interest in drama. 

What is your favorite film?

There are so many I can’t decide! Either Once or The Breakfast Club.

Who is your favorite actor/actress and why?

 I love Emma Stone because she is absolutely hilarious but she can also play really serious characters.

What is your favorite part of being involved in the play? 

I really like getting to work with so many different people and getting to know them better.

 What is your favorite play that you have been apart of?

I really have enjoyed being a part of the Peter Pan cast because it was always a childhood favorite and it is amazing to be able to perform it.

What is the most challenging aspect about being in a play?

Sometimes the rehearsals can be a bit tiring but its all worth it.

What do you hope people will take away from the performance?

 I hope that people will understand that growing old doesn’t always mean growing up.

Brooke Mierins as Slightly

What got you interested in drama?

I became interested in drama after participating in the junior school musicals; it was a lovely experience and made me want to participate in more drama productions.

 What is your favorite film?

I do not have a favorite film; I like too many too choose a favorite.

Who is your favorite actor/actress and why?

My favorite Meryl Streep because she can act beautifully, in almost any type of role

What is your favorite part of being involved in the play?

My favorite part of being involved in the play is seeing the evolution of the play, from reading a rough script to performing a finely tuned production.

What is your favorite play that you have been apart of?

In grade 6, I was a part of the middle school musical, “The Lion King”, which I really enjoyed being a part of. 

What is the most challenging aspect about being in a play?

The most challenging aspect about being in a play is the amount of time that is dedicated to the play. It is lots of fun, but requires a lot of hours to rehearse and prepare the play.

What do you hope people will take away from the performance?

I hope that people will take away and understand the amount of dedication that has been put into the performance.

Sarah Morrison as Smee

 What got you interested in drama?

I have always loved being up on stage and performing in front of people. I have never been a shy person, and I loved performing in school talent shows and musicals. I have been involved in dance classes since I was a little girl, and my favorite part was always the production at the end. I love anything on a stage, whether it involves singing, dancing, acting, or all three!

What is your favorite film?

Hairspray

Who is your favorite actor/actress and why?

I love Dakota Fanning. I think it is incredible that she can be so successful at such a young age.

What is your favorite part of being involved in the play?

I love working with my peers and coming up with innovative ideas together.

What is your favorite play that you have been apart of?

Alice in Wonderland The Musical (role of Alice)

What is the most challenging aspect about being in a play?

In order to produce a fabulous show, a great deal of time must be put in to rehearsing. The hardest part would be balancing schoolwork and other activities with the busy rehearsal schedule.

What do you hope people will take away from the performance?

I hope that people will see that there is more to a character than what lies on the surface. Every character has a detailed backstory, and I hope that shows through in the production.

Melanie Greenley as Cookson

 What got you interested in drama?

What originally got me interested in drama was the desire to break out of my shell. I was rather shy, but since I entered drama two years ago that shell has shattered into a million pieces.

What is your favorite film?

I have so many favorite films, and it changes every week. Recently I really love Warm Bodies. It’s a great modern take on Romeo and Juliet that warms my heart, and zombies are also a plus.

Who is your favorite actor/actress and why?

Once again I have too many favorite actors to count. I really love Jennifer Laurence; she is so funny and genuine and seems like a great person.

What is your favorite part of being involved in the play?

My favorite part of being involved in the play is the tight family aspect that comes with it. I have so many friends in other grades that I never would have met if I wasn’t in the play.

What is your favorite play that you have been apart of?

I would say this one because Peter Pan in my favorite fairy tale. I love the magical aspects the play has, and the cast/crew this year is amazing!

What is the most challenging aspect about being in a play?

The most challenging aspect of being in play is visualizing the end piece. Since everyone is so spread out through the production its hard to think of what it will look like when it all comes together, but then when you see it all finished it just amazing!

 How long have you been creating clothing? And are you excited for your designs to be in the play?

This is actually my first year designing clothes so I’m very nervous about it. I am excited to see the costumes on stage and under the lights.


Zein Zaghloul as Liza and Tiger Lilly

What got you interested in drama?

I always loved to act and be creative. My first production I participated in was in Grade 7 performing Lion King. I loved working with others, the commitment, and the excitement before every show. I truly love being on stage and getting to play all these fun characters.

What is your favorite film?

I don’t have a particular favorite movie, but I love the Marvel movies and the Jane Austen novel based movies. They are two totally different genres but I like them both very much.

Who is your favorite actor/actress and why?

Maggie Smith’s work in Downton Abbey is phenomenal. I don’t have a particular favorite actor though.

 What is your favorite part of being involved in the play?

Getting to work with others and having awesome times at rehearsals. Getting to play different characters. The feeling you get when you are just about to get on the stage or before the show starts, and then there is the feeling you have when your on stage and your lines just come through you naturally and you don’t have to even try to remember what your line is.

  What is your favorite play that you have been apart of?

Being apart of “The Trojan Women” last year was a great experience we really tried to be and work as a team. Although being a part of “Peter Pan” was also amazing. Just seeing and working the puppets are so much fun, and it was very different from all the things I’ve done before.

What is the most challenging aspect about being in a play?

Trying to not get too worked up or nervous even in rehearsals.

What do you hope people will take away from the performance?

I hope the audience would see the hard work and effort we out into the production, the set, the costumes, the puppets, etc. 

Eleanor James-Bewswick as Captain James Hook

What got you interested in drama?

What interested me about drama was the aspect of script writing and analysing, even though I am still enthusiastic about writing I was surprised when I took to acting.

 What is your favorite film?

I couldn’t say what my one favourite film is, because I have many.

What is your favorite part of being involved in the play?

My favourite part of being in the play is connecting with people and meeting new people. Even though this year the cast is much bigger than last years, many of the same girls are actresses.

What is your favorite play that you have been apart of?

I have only taken part of two plays, this one and last years – and I only had a tiny role. Even though I have a bigger role in Peter Pan and Wendy, I still enjoyed having a small role on the side of being a stage manager for The Trojan Women last year.

What is the most challenging aspect about being in a play

The most challenging aspect this year is how big the cast is, and also how we tend to stay as lost boys and the pirates.

Sophia Swettenham as Nibs

What got you interested in drama?
I first became interested in drama when I started attending theatre camps when I was seven. I loved being able to act onstage and perform for people, and get to learn about the lives of the character I played.

What is your favorite film?
“Moonrise Kingdom” directed and written by Wes Anderson

Who is your favorite actor/actress and why?
Colin Firth because he is able to play a variety of roles, and portray each character he plays differently.

What is your favorite part of being involved in the play?
I love being a part of “Peter Pan and Wendy” because it is so much fun to be able to work with such a talented cast, and get to know other people in my school who love theatre as much as I do

What is your favorite play that you have been apart of?
I was a part of Orpheus’ production of “Annie” a couple of years ago, and it was such a fun, wonderful experience. It was the first big show I was in, and I loved being able to get to know others my age and also older than me who loved theatre. I love the time period in which “Annie” is set, and the characters are all so unique. It was also really fun to be a part of a production which had songs and dances in it.

What is the most challenging aspect about being in a play?
The most challenging aspect about being in a play is memorizing lines. I usually end up learning them at the last minute!

What do you hope people will take away from the performance?

I hope that people will be able to forget about their everyday lives and problems and travel to a place where one can have fun forever.


Meera Singla as Little Panther

What got you interested in drama?
I first became interested in drama in grade 5 during the production of Rats. I loved the idea and concept of the characters and the storyline and liked to play various characters. 

What is your favorite film?
My favourite film would probably be the Parent Trap. 

 Who is your favorite actor/actress and why?
My favourite actress of all time is Meryl Streep. I love how she can easily incorporate herself into various roles and is able to really understand the character when acting as them. 

 What is your favorite part of being involved in the play?
My favourite part of being involved in a play is working together with other people whom I would have probably not worked with before to create a piece of work that is truly mesmerizing and fascinating to watch. 

What is your favorite play that you have been apart of?
My favourite play that I have been apart of is A Midwinter Night's Dream that I performed in grade 7. 

What is the most challenging aspect about being in a play?
I think the most challenging aspect about being in a play is truly understanding the character that you play. It is very important to be able to analyse the character you play in terms of the way they speak, think, and act in order to play them correctly. 

What do you hope people will take away from the performance? 
I really hope that people enjoy our production of Peter Pan and Wendy and that they understand the underlying message behind the play. 


Tessa van Haastrecht as Noodles

   What got you interested in drama?

I think what got myself interested in drama was when I preformed in my first musical when I was in Grade 6. We preformed Grease the musical to many different audiences, that’s when I realized I loved the thrill of being on stage and preforming in front of a group of people.

  What is your favorite film?

My favorite film would most likely be The Twilight Saga. I really enjoyed the drama, romance and suspense in the movie. I also love this movie because there are so many different genres combined into the one film. I think it makes it so much more interesting.

   Who is your favorite actor/actress and why?

I think my favorite actress would be Sandra Bullock because I think she has so much talent. I think she is very good at playing different roles and being in different genres of movies.

What is your favorite part of being involved in the play?

I think my favorite part of being involved in the play is meeting new people and experiencing something new. Interacting with different people made rehearsing for the play that much more enjoyable.

   What is your favorite play that you have been apart of?

I think my favorite play that I have been apart of would be Grease the musical. I loved the choreography and singing that was involved. It made it worthwhile to go to rehearsals.

What is the most challenging aspect about being in a play?

I think it is a combination of memorizing your lines and remembering your stage directions. I have to admit that sometimes I would mess up on a line or get confused between scenes. It took a lot of effort, which is what is needed to make a play the best it can be.

What do you hope people will take away from the performance?

What I hope people will take away from the performance is the whimsical sense of fantasy and fun. 

Gabby Yankowich as Skylights

What got you interested in drama?

Watching the play Les Miserables.  

What is your favorite film?

The Hunger Games

Who is your favorite actor/actress and why?

Emma Watson, because she is totally invested into her roles.

What is your favorite part of being involved in the play?

Getting to know the cast.

What is your favorite play that you have been apart of?

The Christmas Carol at the Glebe Community Centre.

What is the most challenging aspect about being in a play?

The time it takes to make it a success. 

What do you hope people will take away from the performance? 

The fun of the play.


Sally Liu as Twin 2

What got you interested in drama?

Acting and dancing got me interested in drama, because drama is the other way that I can act and dance.

What is your favorite film?

My favourite film is called "Safe".

Who is your favorite actor/actress and why?

My favourite actor is Jet Lee, because he has spent tons of efforts in his films, and that is why he accomplished a great job in his film community. 

What is your favorite part of being involved in the play?

My favourite part of being involved in the play is when the wendy bird comes.

What is your favorite play that you have been apart of?

This is my first play in my life, so I could only say this is my favourite play.

What is the most challenging aspect about being in a play?

Since my personality is not as childish as the lost boys, so I have to try my best to act like a little and childish boy.

What do you hope people will take away from the performance? 

I hope people will take away the joy and happiness from the performance.


Maria Aho Merlo as Alf Mason

What got you interested in drama? 
I was interested in drama ever since I was little, my first performance was when I was 5 years old. 

What is your favorite film?
 I love horror movies and i must say 'The Ring' is my favourite movie for the atmosphere it creates. 

Who is your favorite actor/actress and why? 
Alexis Bledel, because she has acted in my favourite tv show from when I was younger. (Gilmore Girls)


What is your favorite part of being involved in the play? 
Watching it progress each rehearsal and then being created in the end. 

What is your favorite play that you have been apart of? 

The Absent Friends' by Alan Ayckbourn

What is the most challenging aspect about being in a play? 

Might sound silly, but singing whilst acting to be a pirate

What do you hope people will take away from the performance? 

The good mood that the happy ending and actors provides the audience.