Gulf Islands Secondary School (GISS) 2nd Story Theatre students are in full production-prep mode after returning to school after the holiday break.
Peter Pan is the term-end show running at ArtSpring next Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Jan. 14, 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. each night. The show has been entirely designed and produced by the students, and is described in promotional material as “a dynamic, imaginative show you won’t want to miss. This marks only the second time Grade 9 students have appeared in a 2nd Story production, and the entire ensemble has been working tirelessly to bring this magical world to life for you.”
The original Peter Pan play was written by Scottish playwright J.M. Barrie in 1904 and has been produced in numerous forms since, including the 1953 animated Disney film.
“Travel with Peter Pan as he whisks Wendy, John and Michael away to Neverland — a place where childhood lasts forever, and every day is an adventure,” states the GISS show summary. “Pirates lurk, mischief brews and excitement fills the air. But when the infamous Captain Hook begins stirring up trouble, the stakes rise. Can the Lost Boys hold on to their sense of family? Or will Hook finally have his revenge on Peter?”
The production runs two hours and has an intermission with a concession.
Tickets cost $15 and are available through ArtSpring, online and at the box office.