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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
Plot
Characters
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Lead |
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Non-singer |
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Female |
Non-singer |
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Male |
Non-singer |
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Supporting |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Supporting |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Female |
Silent |
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Featured |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Ensemble |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Ensemble |
Either Gender |
Non-singer |
Songs
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
Scenes
Key Terms
Relating to a person's life.
A group of musicians, actors, or dancers who perform together.
Videos
Quizzes
Themes, Symbols & Motifs
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Guide Written By:
Kevan Dunkelberg
Oklahoma-based drama teacher, actor and playwright