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Kingwood High School brings magic to the stage with ‘Peter Pan’
By JENNIFER SUMMER
Flying through the sky, Peter Pan refuses to grow up and shares his magical adventures of living in Neverland with whomever he meets.
The magic of Peter Pan and his companions is set to grace the stage of Kingwood High School, bringing the fictional tale to real life for the community.
Completely student produced, the Kingwood High School thespians’ production of “Peter Pan” starts Nov. 21 and runs through Nov. 24, with a special luncheon with the characters of the play on Nov 22.
“We had originally planned to perform ‘Peter Pan’ in the fall of 2007 but because of construction delays of the stage and theater, we had to put the production on hold,” theater teacher Frank Chuter said.
“With all of the construction completed now, what better way to welcome in the new theater than with the first-time production of ‘Peter Pan.’”
With all the work that has gone into producing “Peter Pan,” Chuter said this has to be one of the hardest plays to put together but the most rewarding.
“Most musicals focus on acting, singing and dancing, but this musical adds two more elements to the mix: stage combat and flying effects. It is a long process,” Chuter said.
ZFX Flying Effects was hired by the theater department and approved by the school to do the rigging for the flying effects and make sure everyone who might use the equipment was trained to prevent any accidents from occurring.
The students first started rehearsing for the play Sept. 24 and all of the sets, costumes and props were constructed by students.
The lighting, sound and effects are also all controlled and run by students.
“Peter Pan” will run for four days, including a special lunch Nov. 22 where guests can meet their favorite characters from the show and enjoy a bite to eat.
The main characters from “Peter Pan” also spent time at Barnes and Noble bookstore at Deerbrook Mall to meet the littlest of fans and encourage guests to come check out the show.
Proceeds from the tickets sales will help cover the production costs and what is left will go back to the theater department to help fund future musicals.
“I had always wanted to direct ‘Peter Pan’ and have been working on the play since May 2007,” Chuter said. “We have a great cast and look forward to entertaining and wowing our audience.”
The Kingwood theater department has already pre-sold about half of the tickets, and the lunch with the crew is about sold out as well.
“My hope for anyone who comes to see ‘Peter Pan,’ I hope they leave with their mouths wide open. We are doing a lot of new things and stunts we have not performed before,” Chuter said.
“It has been a long time coming and all of the students have been working tremendously hard to put this all together. We invite anyone to come check us out; just make sure to pick up tickets beforehand.”
Peter Pan
WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 20; Friday, Nov. 21; and Monday, Nov. 24, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, lunch starts at 11:30 a.m., show times at 2 and 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Kingwood High School, 2701 Kingwood Dr., Kingwood
HOW MUCH: $15 - $30
INFO: www.kingwoodtheatre.com
The magic of Peter Pan and his companions is set to grace the stage of Kingwood High School, bringing the fictional tale to real life for the community.
Completely student produced, the Kingwood High School thespians’ production of “Peter Pan” starts Nov. 21 and runs through Nov. 24, with a special luncheon with the characters of the play on Nov 22.
“We had originally planned to perform ‘Peter Pan’ in the fall of 2007 but because of construction delays of the stage and theater, we had to put the production on hold,” theater teacher Frank Chuter said.
“With all of the construction completed now, what better way to welcome in the new theater than with the first-time production of ‘Peter Pan.’”
With all the work that has gone into producing “Peter Pan,” Chuter said this has to be one of the hardest plays to put together but the most rewarding.
“Most musicals focus on acting, singing and dancing, but this musical adds two more elements to the mix: stage combat and flying effects. It is a long process,” Chuter said.
ZFX Flying Effects was hired by the theater department and approved by the school to do the rigging for the flying effects and make sure everyone who might use the equipment was trained to prevent any accidents from occurring.
The students first started rehearsing for the play Sept. 24 and all of the sets, costumes and props were constructed by students.
The lighting, sound and effects are also all controlled and run by students.
“Peter Pan” will run for four days, including a special lunch Nov. 22 where guests can meet their favorite characters from the show and enjoy a bite to eat.
The main characters from “Peter Pan” also spent time at Barnes and Noble bookstore at Deerbrook Mall to meet the littlest of fans and encourage guests to come check out the show.
Proceeds from the tickets sales will help cover the production costs and what is left will go back to the theater department to help fund future musicals.
“I had always wanted to direct ‘Peter Pan’ and have been working on the play since May 2007,” Chuter said. “We have a great cast and look forward to entertaining and wowing our audience.”
The Kingwood theater department has already pre-sold about half of the tickets, and the lunch with the crew is about sold out as well.
“My hope for anyone who comes to see ‘Peter Pan,’ I hope they leave with their mouths wide open. We are doing a lot of new things and stunts we have not performed before,” Chuter said.
“It has been a long time coming and all of the students have been working tremendously hard to put this all together. We invite anyone to come check us out; just make sure to pick up tickets beforehand.”
Peter Pan
WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 20; Friday, Nov. 21; and Monday, Nov. 24, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, lunch starts at 11:30 a.m., show times at 2 and 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Kingwood High School, 2701 Kingwood Dr., Kingwood
HOW MUCH: $15 - $30
INFO: www.kingwoodtheatre.com
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