Peter Pan Character Break-Down

Peter Pan Jr. Character Break-Down

Peter Pan is the boy who wouldn’t grow up. He is a hotheaded, adventurous adolescent

who is also very caring. Peter needs to be a strong leader.

Tinker Bell is Peter Pan’s fairy. She is full-size and able to speak English when talking

to the audience, but two inches tall and only able to speak through bells while in scenes.

She must be a true triple threat performer who can sing several solos, dance very well,

and act with confidence.

The Fairies are Tinker Bell’s friends whom she has roped into telling the story.

Silvermist is sweet and supportive. Rosetta has southern charm. Fawn is spunky and

fun. Iridessa is the most cautious and sensible. Lyria is delicate and inquisitive. Vidia

can’t believe she has o put up with being in someone else’s story. The performers should

be able to bring an individual personality to their character and be comfortable with

singing harmony. We will be adding fairies to this ensemble. 
Wendy is the eldest Darling child and a gifted storyteller. She needs to be a mature
performer who isn’t afraid of showing emotion. Wendy has several vocal solos and needs to be a strong singer.

John is the middle Darling child who acts quite mature for his age. He is a smart, analytical thinker. John must show sophistication while being a child at heart. Most of John’s singing is done in a group.

Michael is the youngest Darling child and baby brother to Wendy and John. He is

sensitive and playful. This role will be cast by a younger actor who can keep up with the

older actors. Most of Michael’s singing is done in a group.

Mr. Darling is the Darling children’s father. He is a moody, pompous man who has an

extremely caring heart underneath. He needs to be a versatile performer who isn’t afraid of physical comedy, crazy voices, and acting over-the-top.

Mrs. Darling is the mother of Wendy, John, and Michael. She is wise and sensible, the

calming opposite to Mr. Darling’s fussing. We’ll cast a performer who is capable of

portraying a motherly command over her children and her husband.

Nana (Buddy) is a canine pet to the Darling children. He cannot speak but takes very

good care of Wendy, John, and Michael.
Captain Hook is the dangerous villain who seeks revenge on Peter Pan for the loss of his hand. This role is a chance to showcase a very strong character actor. He should have good comedic timing, a clear speaking voice, and a big personality. While the role includes several solos, they can be spoken rather than sung.

Smee is Captain Hook’s right-hand man and the show’s comic relief. The role of Smee is another opportunity to showcase a comedic performer alongside Captain Hook.

The Pirates are Captain Hook’s round gang of henchmen. They are mean and gruff characters that do Captain Hook’s bidding. They include Jukes, Flint, Cookson, Murphy, Noodler, and Skylights. We will be adding pirates to this ensemble.

The Crocodile ate Captain Hook’s hand and is now following him to eat the rest. This is a non-speaking role, and the character will be a lot of fun to play.

The Lost Kids are Peter Pan’s faithful gang. They are fellow orphans and incredibly loyal to their leader. The Lost Boys include Cubby, Skunk, Foxy, Hop, and Raccoon Twins. We will be adding Lost Kids to this ensemble.

Chief Tiger Bamboo is the leader of the native population on Never Land. Only group singing is required for this role, so a commanding presence is most important.

Tiger Lily is the Indian Chief’s daughter. She is a strong and proud young woman, so we’ll cast someone who is confident and comfortable on stage. This is a role for a strong dancer.

The Indians are the native inhabitants of Never Land. They include Brave Pine, Brave Oak, and Brave Sun. We’ll be adding Indians to this group. This ensemble must be strong dancers and will be showcased as such. We will cast boys and girls in this ensemble.

The Mermaids are also native to Never Land and live in Mermaid Lagoon. They are very friendly to Peter but resentful to Wendy when she arrives. The mermaids include Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, and Allana. These roles require mostly group singing and provide the opportunity to showcase dancers. Arista has a small solo.