The cast of “Peter Pan Jr.” at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School. This Middle School musical included more than 30 students in grades 6-8. (photo courtesy Rabun Gap Nacoochee School)
Middle School students at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School brought the magic of Neverland to the Rearden Stage in their production of the musical “Peter Pan Jr.” on Feb. 18-19.
Abby Hartridge of Clayton starred as Peter Pan, with Makenna Bilbrey of Otto, North Carolina, as Wendy, and Hannah Demmler of Rabun Gap as Captain Hook.
Abby Hartridge of Clayton as Peter Pan, top, poses after a musical number with the Lost Boys. Pictured, front row from left, are Mya Burnett of Franklin, NC as Slightly, Porter Mulholland of Franklin, NC as Michael, and Andrew Tench of Clarkesville as John; back row, Eleanor McArthur of Otto, NC as Twin #1, Abby Grace Head of Clarkesville, GA as Lost Boy, Bailey Demmler of Rabun Gap as Lost Boy, and Jada Tiger of Franklin, NC as Nibs. (photo courtesy Rabun Gap Nacoochee School)
More than 30 students in grades 6-8 were involved in the musical both on stage and behind the scenes. In addition to the musical numbers, there were two Cirque acts in the show.
Amber Miller directed and choreographed the show, with Beth Loveland as technical director and Qui Antoine.
Characters in “Peter Pan Jr.” fly through Neverland during Rabun Gap’s Middle School production of “Peter Pan Jr.” Pictured from left, are Abby Hartridge of Clayton, GA as Peter Pan on trapeze, Makenna Bilbery of Otto, NC as Wendy on silks, and Andrew Tench of Clarkesville, GA, Porter Mulholland of Franklin, NC as John and Micheal on lyra. (photo courtesy Rabun Gap Nacoochee School)
Hannah Demmler of Rabun Gap, center, as Captain Hook, sings on stage with Allen Arbitter of Clayton as Smee, second from left, and pirates portrayed by Tess Purtle of Greenville, SC, Zoe Walters of Rabun Gap, Mont Wood of Clarkesville, Andrew Lancaster of Cherokee, NC, Carson Hill of Clarkesville, and Owen Murphy of Franklin, NC. (photo courtesy Rabun Gap Nacoochee School)
