Peter Pan Jr. Cast

Grade 3

Crocodile / Lost Boy

Adeline Walker is a spirited 3rd grader known for her infectious smile, bubbly laughter, and love for making everyone around her laugh. This is her first time on stage, but Adeline’s playful personality and natural sense of humor shine through in everything she does. Always up for a joke or a funny story, she brings a special energy to her role, lighting up the stage just like she lights up a room.

Grade 4

Noodler (Pirate)

Hello, my name is Annabelle Bahney; I am 9 years old and in 4th grade. This is my second year in the Homestake Peak play. This year, in Peter Pan Jr, I am playing Noodler the Pirate. I enjoy singing and acting in the play. When I am not rehearsing, I enjoy swimming, running, singing, skiing, and art. I hope you enjoy the play!!!!

Grade 7

Slightly (Lost Boy)

Aubrey Walker, a 7th grader, is no stranger to the stage, with this being her fourth school play. Known for her boundless creativity, energetic spirit, and goofy sense of humor, she brings a unique spark to every role she plays. Aubrey’s love for performing and her playful nature make her a joy to watch, as she effortlessly brings characters to life with her lively imagination and infectious enthusiasm.

Grade 6

Nibs (Lost Boys)

Axel is in 6th grade and this is his second HPS performance. He loves being on stage and looks forward to many more performances. Axel loves skiing, soccer, his dogs, and all of his friends. He’s a loving son with a kind heart. 

Grade 6

Stage Manager

Bella has been involved in HPS Drama Club for a few years. This year she has decided to work as a stage manager.

Captain Hook

Cai is in 8th grade and this is his fourth play at HPS! After playing the King in Frozen, the role of Captain Hook in Peter Pan may be his favorite. Cai is on the cross country, track, and basketball teams, loves to ski and raft, and hang out with his friends.

Brave Girl #1

Carver is a third grader, and this is her first performance. She is so excited to have the opportunity to be on stage acting and having fun with her friends! She has a great sense of humor, always so kind to everyone, and enjoys singing, being on stage, skiing and being with family!

Grade 8

Smee

Harper is a 8th grader. She has been in three productions at HPS. While she’s not on stage she is playing softball, skiing or reading a book.

Grade 6

Peter Pan

My name is Jessica Gross and I am in 6th grade. I have been in 4 other HPS productions. I have been in “Frozen” as a Young Anna, “Wizard of
Oz” as the Wicked Witch, “Beauty and the Beast” as the Wardrobe, and now “Peter Pan” as Peter Pan.I love to sing and act and I am so excited for this year!

Brave Girl #2

Leah is in third grade, and this is her first play. Leah is a kind friend and loves skiing, climbing, biking, art, ice skating and school.

Cecco (Pirate)

Lily is in sixth grade and this is her first year at HPS. She is excited to be part of the cast and showcase her acting skills. She loves reading, cross country and the martial art of Jui Jitsu.

Grade 5

Michael

Louisa Aragon is a fifth grader, and this is her third HPS performance. She loves the chance the play brings to sing and spend time with kids from other grades. Louisa also enjoys playing soccer, writing short stories, drawing and playing with her friends and dog.

Tootles (Lost Boy)

Matthew Williams has returned for his second year in drama club at HPS and is in the 6th grade. He loves his school, family, pets, and friends, along with all of the acting and singing with all the others in drama club for Beauty and the Beast last year and Peter Pan this year, and can’t wait for what the future holds.

Small Brave Girl

Maxine Gilles is a 4th grader at HPS and this is her third musical production. She debuted in the HPS production of Beauty and the Beast last year and participated in VPAA’s production of Mean Girls Jr. over the summer. In addition to loving musical theatre, Maxine is a gymnast, skier and snowboarder.

Mr. Darling

Micah is in 8th grade and this is his fifth play at HPS! Micah’s roles have ranged from playing Hansel in Shrek to Uncle Henry in Wizard of Oz as well as several villains along the way (Prince Hans in Frozen and Gaston in Beauty and the Beast). Micah runs cross country and track, plays basketball, and loves to ski, raft and fish.

Grade 4

Curley (Lost Boy)

Presley, an enthusiastic fourth-grader, has a strong passion for the performing arts. Since starting ballet at age 4, she’s shown a remarkable commitment to her craft. For the past two years, she’s been a part of the Vail Performing Arts Academy, where she continues to develop her talents. Alongside her dance skills, Presley brings a natural flair for acting and a deep love for storytelling.

Pirate

Riley wants you to know she’s not really a mean pirate, but a kind-hearted 3rd grader whose favorite hobby is reading. She says, “I am very excited for the play. I think my hard work really paid off. I am proud of myself. Hope that you enjoy the show!”

Tiger Lily

Sawyer Lines (Tiger Lily) is very excited to be a part of the HPS Drama club again. Her past credits include The Coroner, dancing the Jitter Bug, and an Ozian in The Wizard of Oz. She played the role of Olaf in Frozen. And as a 3rd grader, she played the roles of a pup and a Scottie in 101 Dalmatians. When she isn’t on stage, Sawyer loves running Cross Country and mountain biking and is looking forward to playing basketball and participating in Nordic this upcoming season.

Grade 7

Nana / Jukes (Pirate)

Sophia is a sixth grader and very excited to be part of Peter Pan Jr. This is her second performance. When Sophia is not at school, she enjoys playing volleyball, reading, rock climbing, traveling, and spending time with her friends and pets. She has a great sense of humor and always brings a smile to the ones around her.

Grade 6

Eliza / Starkey (Pirate)

Swazy is a sixth grader, and this is her third show with HPS Drama. She loves to be onstage and is excited to be in the production of Peter Pan Jr. When Swazy is not on stage she plays and competes year round in golf and figure skates.

Twin #1 / Tinkerbell Light

Zandra Cassidy is a 6th grader and this is her first school musical role. Zandra has performed in numerous Nutcracker Ballets and dance productions. She expresses herself through movement, speaking, singing, writing, visual arts, and communicating with others.

Grade 9 – Battle Mountain High School

Stage Crew, Music

I have was the sound man for High School Musical, Beauty & the Beast, The Wizard of Oz and now Peter Pan Jr.. I am in charge of all musical cues during the entire show. The who could not go on without me! I like video games.

Grade 11

Stage Crew

Milana started acting in the 3rd grade with the Jungle Book and has been performing ever since. Now a junior at BMHS she loves the stage and assisting Deb at HPS with directing.

Director, Vocal Director

Deb Swain was the Assistant Director and Vocal Director for High School Musical and Director for Frozen Kids last year at HPS.  Her first show with the HPS Drama Club was Shrek Jr, as Vocal Director.  Two years ago she directed 101 Dalmations Kids and handled vocal direction for Sound of Music Jr.  When not spending time with the kids at HPS, Deb has a small accounting business, directs and sings with Mountain Harmony, a women’s acapella group and sings with the ERPC church choir.  Beside HPS shows, her most memorable musical experiences have been singing in South America for three months with the Youth For Understanding Chorale, and performing at Carnegie Hall with the Aspen Choral Society.

In her free time, she enjoys hiking with Golden Retrievers, Lucy and Molly, gardening with kitty Bellatrix, skiing, fencing and hanging out with partner, Don, and spending any time she can with her incredible daughters, Jenai and Rychelle.