Character Breakdown for FINDING NEVERLAND

Barrie

A successful Scottish Playwright with a rebellious, childlike spirit that is entirely benevolent. He is at odds with the sensible, restrained world around him. ​

Gender: male

Vocal range top: A4

Vocal range bottom: Ab2

Sylvia

A recent widow and mother of 4 boys, she encourages her boys to be free thinkers and is one herself.

Gender: female

Vocal range top: F5

Vocal range bottom: F#3

Frohman

 A wealthy American impresario who has stood by Barrie for much of his career. Known as “The Napoleon of Drama”. ​

Note: This role can be doubled with Hook.

Gender: male

Vocal range top: G4

Vocal range bottom: B2

Hook

JM Barrie’s darker, alter-ego with a wicked sense of humor.

Note: This role can be doubled with Frohman.

Gender: male

Vocal range top: E4

Vocal range bottom: C#3

Mrs. du Maurier

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.

Gender: female

Vocal range top: E5

Vocal range bottom: C#4

Peter

He is the second youngest of the boys. Peter is buried under the grief of losing his father. Thoughtful and considered, 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. ​

Gender: male

Vocal range top: E5

Vocal range bottom: Ab3

George

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.

Gender: male

Vocal range top: E5

Vocal range bottom: G3

Michael

He is the youngest of the boys, is also possibly the loudest and most confident in his actions and his statements.

Gender: male

Vocal range top: Eb5

Vocal range bottom: A3

Jack

He is the second oldest of the boys, He is the naughtiest and most outlandish, but even his cheek comes from a good heart. ​

Gender: male

Vocal range top: Eb5

Vocal range bottom: A3

Mary

Barrie’s serious, prim and proper wife.

Gender: female

Vocal range top: D5

Vocal range bottom: E4

Lord Cannan

Gender: male

Ensemble-

  • Townspeople of London
  • Party Guests
  • Imaginary Characters and Animals
  • Theater Troupe (Peter Pan characters)
    • Peter Pan
    • Wendy
    • John
    • Michael
    • Tinkerbell
    • Lost Boys
    • Tiger Lily and her Tribe
    • Pirates