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Finding Neverland

Based on the Academy Award-winning motion picture and the play The Man Who Was Peter Pan, Finding Neverland follows the relationship between playwright J.M. Barrie and the family that inspired “Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up.” Finding Neverland features music and lyrics by Gary Barlow and Eliot Kennedy and a book by James Graham.

J.M. Barrie, a struggling playwright, encounters a widowed mother, Sylvia Llewelyn Davies and her four sons in Kensington Park. As Barrie befriends the family, he is inspired by their adventures, particularly Peter, who is reluctant to play due to his grief. Barrie helps him to learn to play again and becomes inspired to create a new art form: children’s theatre. But who will pay to see a play about children? Who will play these characters? And how will they make Peter Pan fly?

Book by James Graham with Music and Lyrics by Gary Barlow & Eliot Kennedy

Based on the Miramax Motion Picture written by David Magee and the play The Man Who Was Peter Pan by Allan Knee

FINDING NEVERLAND is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

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Dates and Times

Auditions

Show Date Show Time
Friday, May 21st, 2027 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 22nd, 2027 7:00 PM
Sunday, May 23rd, 2027 2:00 PM
Friday, May 28th, 2027 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 29th, 2027 7:00 PM
Sunday, May 30th, 2027 2:00 PM

What: Open auditions for Finding Neverland at Connecticut Theatre Company
When: 3/15/27 & 3/16/27 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Where: The Repertory Theatre | 23 Norden Street | New Britain, CT 06051
Run Dates: 5/21/27 – 5/30/27

Audition Preparation
All roles are open for this terrific show. Looking for a very diverse cast. Actors will be seen in order of arrival. Prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song in the style of the show. There will be a short dance routine taught at auditions suitable for all skill levels. Please bring sheet music in your key, your resume and a headshot if you have one. An accompanist will be provided. A call back audition, if needed, will be held by invitation only. Age ranges listed are stage ages. If you have any questions, please email us at info@connecticuttheatrecompany.org.

Accessibility
If you will require any specific accommodations for this audition, rehearsals or performances, please reach out for assistance. We are eager to help you be able to get to us and to show us your best work! Duane Campbell, Executive Director, dcampbell@connecticuttheatrecompany.org

Character Breakdown:

Barrie (Male Ab2-A4 Mid 30’s – 40’s)
A successful Scottish Playwright with a rebellious, childlike spirit that is entirely benevolent. He is at odds with the sensible, restrained world around him. ​

Sylvia (Female F#3-F5 20’s – 30’s)
A recent widow and mother of 4 boys, she encourages her boys to be free thinkers and is one herself.

Frohman (Male B2-G4 50’s)
A wealthy American impresario who has stood by Barrie for much of his career. Known as “The Napoleon of Drama”. ​Note: This role may be doubled with Hook.

Hook (Male C#3-E4 50’s)
JM Barrie’s darker, alter-ego with a wicked sense of humor. Note: This role may be doubled with Frohman.

Mrs. du Maurier (Female C#4-E5 50’s-60’s)
A socialite and mother of Sylvia, She holds social etiquette in high esteem and wants her daughter to do the same. Steely on the outside, perhaps to a fault, but wants the best for her daughter and grandchildren. She has a very dry sense of humor.

Peter (Male Ab3-E5 8-10)
He is the second youngest of the boys. Peter is buried under the grief of losing his father. Thoughtful and considerate, initially angry and contained, he goes on a journey from ‘not believing’ to opening up and embracing the world of magic and play that Barrie presents to him. ​

George (Male G3-E5 12-14)
He is the oldest of the Davies boys. George is most sensible and mature though still able to play and have fun. Takes charge when he needs to.

Michael (Male A3-Eb5 6-8)
He is the youngest of the boys, is also possibly the loudest and most confident in his actions and his statements.

Jack (Male A3-Eb5 10-12)
He is the second oldest of the boys, He is the naughtiest and most outlandish, but even his cheek comes from a good heart. ​

Mary (Female E4-D5 20’s-30’s)
Barrie’s serious, prim and proper wife.

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