Finding Neverland
Directed by: Steve Wilson Choreography by: Carrie Colton Music Direction by: Mason Siders
Production Schedule
Rehearsals Begin: March 23
Opening Night: April 22
Closing Night: June 13
Adult Auditions
Auditions will take place October 20 from 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. for adults (18 and older), with callbacks by invitation only on October 21.
Interested performers should sign up for an audition slot via SignUpGenius.
Please Prepare
A one-minute monologue
A 16–32-bar cut of a song in the style of the show
A headshot
A resume
A dance call will be held at callbacks only for this production.
Young Professional Auditions
Young Professional performers interested in the roles of Peter, Michael, and George are asked to submit a video audition by October 13.
Please Include
A resume and headshot, if available
A 30-second song selection in the musical theater style
A one-minute monologue
All videos should be unlocked and available to share with multiple members of the creative team.
Please send audition materials to kate@coloradocandlelight.com.
Character Descriptions
Finding Neverland — Character Breakdown
Principal Roles
J.M. Barrie Male, 40s | Tenor A Scottish playwright with a rebellious, childlike spirit. He struggles between societal expectations and his imagination. Warm, empathetic, and emotionally open. Range: Ab2–A4
Sylvia Llewelyn Davies Female, late 30s–early 40s | Mezzo-Soprano A widowed mother of four boys. Encourages creativity and emotional honesty. Gentle, imaginative, and resilient. Range: F#3–F5
Charles Frohman / Captain James Hook Male, 50s | Baritone Frohman: Barrie’s American producer, commanding and witty. Hook: Barrie’s darker alter-ego—flamboyant, theatrical, and humorous. Note: Script-required double. Range: B2–G4 (Frohman); C#3–E4 (Hook)
The Llewelyn Davies Boys — Youth Roles
George Llewelyn Davies Can play age 12–16 Oldest; sensible, mature, and responsible. Range: G3–E5
Jack Llewelyn Davies Can play age 11–14 Second oldest; mischievous, bold, and cheeky. Range: A3–Eb5
Peter Llewelyn Davies Can play age 9–12 Third oldest; thoughtful, grieving, and emotionally guarded. Has a major arc from disbelief to wonder. Range: Ab3–E5
Michael Llewelyn Davies Can play age 6–9 Youngest; loud, confident, and energetic. Range: A3–Eb5
Supporting Roles
Mrs. du Maurier Female, 50s–70s | Alto/Soprano Sylvia’s aristocratic mother. Sharp, proper, protective, and possessed of a dry humor. Range: C#4–E5
Mary Barrie Female, 40s | Soprano Barrie’s wife. Elegant, status-driven, and emotionally distant. Represents the rigid adult world Barrie is trying to escape. Range: E4–D5
Featured Ensemble Roles
Lord Cannan Male, 40s Mary’s pompous suitor; comedic, vain, and aristocratic. Also plays Park Goer, Pirate, and Actor Troupe Chorus.
Elliot Male, 20s–50s Frohman’s assistant; stage manager; nervous, comedic, and loyal. Also plays Park Goer, Servant, and Pirate Chorus.
Mr. Cromer Male, 20s–30s | Baritone Actor in Frohman’s troupe; comedic and theatrical. Also plays Park Goer, Servant, and Pirate Chorus.
Mr. Henshaw Male, 30s–40s | Baritone Actor in Frohman’s troupe; blustery and humorous. Also plays Park Goer, Servant, and Pirate Chorus.
Miss Bassett Female, 20s–30s | Soprano Actress in Frohman’s troupe. Also plays Park Goer, Servant, and Pirate Chorus.
Miss Jones Female, 20s–30s | Soprano Actress in Frohman’s troupe; comedic. Also plays Park Goer, Servant, and Pirate Chorus.
Miss Potter Female, 20s–30s | Soprano Actress in Frohman’s troupe. Also plays Park Goer, Servant, and Pirate Chorus.
Mr. Turpin Male, 40s–50s | Baritone Actor in Frohman’s troupe; often doubles as comedic or pirate roles. Also plays Park Goer, Servant, and Pirate Chorus.
Peter Pan Female, 20s–30s | Strong dance skills required Barrie’s magical boy who wouldn’t grow up. Actor in Frohman’s troupe and featured ensemble. Also plays Park Goer, Servant, Pirate, and Chorus.
Albert Male, 30s–50s Butler to Barrie. Featured ensemble; also plays Park Goer, Servant, Pirate, and Actor Troupe Chorus.
Ensemble — Company
Physicality, British dialects, and movement skills are strongly preferred.
Pay Rates at Candlelight
The rehearsal stipend is $800. The rehearsal stipend for youth performers is $50.
Show pay starts at $69 per performance and increases up to $84 per performance, based on the number of full production runs you have performed at Candlelight.
Pay per Performance
1st Production $69
3rd Production $72
5th Production $78
10th Production $84
Youth performers: $15 per performance
Table service positions or other front-of-house opportunities may be available to performers to make additional income.