WOW! What an incredible opening weekend for Lauren Gunderson’s Peter Pan and Wendy!
Two performances. Two packed houses. TWO SOLD-OUT SHOWS! And a whole lot of theatrical magic!
Our hearts are full of gratitude for the incredible outpouring of support from our GHCDS families, alumni, friends, and the entire St. Croix community who came out to celebrate our talented student cast and crew. THANK YOU for filling the Pavilion, cheering on our performers, and helping make opening weekend so special!
And what a weekend it was!
Our young performers transported audiences from the Darling nursery to the magical world of Neverland, complete with mischievous fairies, adventurous Lost Boys, daring pirates, and a certain unforgettable crocodile!
But as anyone who attended knows, Mother Nature decided to join the cast!
The weekends weather front brought rain to the Pavilion roof and created some unexpected challenges, requiring our actors to work even harder to project their voices and keep the story moving. And did they ever rise to the occasion!
With remarkable focus, professionalism, adaptability, and teamwork, our students pushed through the challenges, supported one another, and delivered two wonderful performances. We could not be prouder of the way they handled themselves. THAT is the magic of LIVE THEATRE!
BEHIND THE MAGIC: STUDENTS RUN THE SHOW!
What makes this production even more extraordinary is everything happening behind the scenes. This is a STUDENT-LED, STUDENT-RUN production!
While our actors bring Neverland to life onstage, an equally talented team of students is making the magic happen behind the curtain. Every call, every cue, every lighting change, every sound effect, and every scene transition is coordinated and executed by our student stage manager and technical crew.
From calling the show and managing backstage movement to operating lights, sound, and special effects, our students are responsible for keeping the entire production running smoothly, safely, and seamlessly. They aren't simply assisting adults—they are taking ownership of the production, making decisions, solving problems in real time, and working together as a professional theatrical company.
And when unexpected challenges arise—like the rain during opening weekend—they must think on their feet, communicate clearly, adapt, and keep the show moving!
In just a few short weeks, our cast and crew have worked tirelessly to build the world of Neverland—developing characters, creating costumes, constructing sets, mastering technical elements, and bringing every scene to life.
The growth we've witnessed in their confidence, timing, leadership, collaboration, and storytelling has been remarkable. Every actor, technician, designer, and backstage crew member has played an essential role in making this production possible.
The magic you see onstage is powered by the students you don't always see behind it—and we couldn't be prouder of BOTH!
ONE MORE WEEKEND IN NEVERLAND!
If you haven't yet made your journey to Neverland, there are THREE MORE CHANCES to experience the adventure!
PETER PAN AND WENDY — FINAL PERFORMANCES
Friday, November 13
Saturday, November 14
Sunday, November 15
7:00 PM
GHCDS Pavilion
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To everyone who has supported this production—whether by purchasing tickets, volunteering, donating concessions, helping behind the scenes, or simply cheering on our students—THANK YOU!
Your support reminds our young performers that their creativity, dedication, and hard work matter. And there is nothing quite like sharing a story with a community that shows up to celebrate it.
Two sold-out shows down. Three magical performances to go!
St. Croix, thank you for believing in the magic of student theatre. We can't wait to welcome you back to Neverland!
Second star to the right…and straight on till morning!
A special thank you to Lindsay Kammerzelt Photography for these amazing images of our production!