Second Street Players sets spring show auditions Jan. 3 and 4

Milford’s Second Street Players will hold open auditions for their 2025 spring family show, “Peter Pan and Wendy,” at 6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 3, and 5 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 4, at the Riverfront Theater, 2 S. Walnut St., Milford.

Rachel Loper and John H. Hulse will direct this production of the play adapted by Doug Rand from the J.M. Barrie classic. 

Parts are available for young people ages 7 and up, and adults of all ages. Those auditioning should be ready to tell a one-minute example of a funny/familiar fairy tale, story or personal experience. All should come comfortably dressed to move and play, as the auditions may include some group theater games.

Preference may be given to those who are available for the entire rehearsal period, beginning Monday, Jan. 13. Cast members should be available for technical rehearsals scheduled for March 16-27, and must be available for all performances Friday to Sunday, March 28 to 30. Character descriptions can be found at secondstreetplayers.com.

Audiences will rediscover the loopy fun and the darker corners of J.M. Barrie's original novel with this faithful, fast-moving adaptation. When the carefree and careless Peter Pan flies into the nursery of the Darling home, Wendy follows her impulse for adventure, bringing her little brothers along to the magical Neverland to take care of the motherless Lost Boys. Soon the Darling children are swept into Peter's deadly battle with Captain Hook and his mostly fearsome pirate crew. With so much excitement, why ever go home again?

Anyone who is unable to attend the audition but interested in auditioning and those looking for more information may contact Rachel Loper at 302-393-6870 and John H. Hulse at 302-245-4147.