Overview

Synopsis

The Lost Boy floats seamlessly between reality and imagination, bringing the story of Peter Pan to life and delicately capturing the real-life tragedy that inspired it. At just 13 years old, Davey Barrie died after falling through a frozen pond. Devastated, Davey’s mother, Margaret, blamed her other son, James, permanently fracturing their relationship. More than 30 years later, James is a writer living in London. Still haunted by his brother’s death and his mother’s resentment, he has returned home to Scotland, where a surprising new friendship will inspire the birth of one of the most beloved stories in literature. A shorter version for competition use and an alternate version for a larger cast is available by contacting Playscripts.

Show Information

Book
Ronald Palillo
Category
Play
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
2005
Genres
Drama, Historical/Biographical
Settings
Period, Simple/No Set, Fantasy/Imaginary
Time & Place
Scotland, London, Neverland, 1866-1903
Cast Size
large
Licensor
Playscripts, inc
Ideal For
Community Theatre, High School, Middle School, Ensemble Cast, Includes Adult, Early Teen, Mature Adult, Young Adult, Child, Late Teen Characters, Large Cast

Context

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Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

James Barrie

Lead

Male

Non-singer

Mother/Margaret Ogilvy Barrie

Supporting

Female

Non-singer

Bartender/Sean O'Rourke

Supporting

Male

Non-singer

Maureen

Supporting

Female

Non-singer

Peter Pan

Supporting

Male

Non-singer

Davey Barrie

Featured

Male

Non-singer

Deacon

Featured

Male

Non-singer

Mary Barrie

Featured

Female

Non-singer

Liza

Featured

Female

Non-singer

Ned

Featured

Male

Non-singer

Ursula

Featured

Female

Silent

Peter Pan's Mother

Featured

Female

Non-singer

Tinker Bell

Featured

Female

Non-singer

Merlinda

Featured

Female

Non-singer

Captain Hook

Featured

Male

Non-singer

Wendy Darling

Featured

Female

Non-singer

Gerlad Du Marier

Featured

Male

Non-singer

The Old Crow

Ensemble

Male

Non-singer

Citizens of Neverland

Ensemble

Either Gender

Non-singer

Songs

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A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.

Monologues

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Scenes

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Key Terms

    Biographical

    A genre of drama based on real people’s lives, exploring their challenges, accomplishments, and inner conflicts.

    Ensemble

    A group of performers who function as a unit in a production rather than as individuals with leading roles.

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Guide Written By:

Kevan Dunkelberg

Kevan Dunkelberg

Oklahoma-based drama teacher, actor and playwright