Peter Pan Flew Into the Hearts of Jupiter

Critics Rating: 3 out of 5 Spotlights

I recently got the opportunity to see the COPA's performance of Peter Pan at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre in Jupiter, FL. This two-day production featured 82 children who went to acting camp for three weeks and put on this entire production.

Based on J.M. Barrie's classic children's tale, Peter Pan tells the story of a young boy named Peter who lives in Never Never Land and battles the evil Captain James Hook.
With the help of three children, Wendy, Michael and John, Peter goes on one of the biggest adventures of all time.

Being in camp and rehearsal for only three weeks, this show was very well done. The sets were absolutely beautiful and extremely believable. The nursery in the beginning of the show was so detailed that it really looked like a nursery. The Never Land forest was really cute too. The set designer was even good enough to put the door for the underground house in.

The acting in this show was absolutely amazing and talented. The first actress that needs to be mentioned is Christina Reagan who played Peter. Christina was the perfect choice for this role as she had a voice that blew the audience away, especially during I've Gotta Crow and Neverland. She was able to hit the high notes and hold the long ones that were able to fully present this young woman's talent. Her nemesis Captain Hook, played by Spencer Ballantyne was also a force to be reckoned with. His acting talents were showcased with his Princely Scheme and Hook's Tango.

Additional recognition belongs to both Sydney Carbo, who played Wendy and Emily Rynasko, who played Tiger Lily. Carbo had a great vocal range and beautiful harmony with Christina during Neverland and Distant Melody. Rynasko had a great dancing ability that allowed her to be graceful during Indians.

A worth congratulations goes out to the entire cast, but specifically to the director and choreographer, Judy Gelman. For more information on COPA, please visit jupitertheatreorg and click "education".