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| - I am a senior adult with a BFA in drama and theatre and many, many years experience performing in and directing plays and musicals--over 50! My wife and I were visiting the Phoenix area for two weeks, and decided to give VYT a try as they were presenting "Peter Pan," a special favorite that we have seen many times (I even have sung the role of Captain Hook in the late 80's!) First of all, the venue, The Herberger Center, was magnificent--not many youth theatre companies have a venue like that to perform in. But the biggest surprise of all was the quality of the production. I guess we were expecting a children's theatre-level show, but...the costumes, sets, make-up, wigs, choroeography, musical direction, direction, and techinical aspects were all of the highest professional quality. The cast was incredible--especially the three groups: the pirates, the Indians and the Lost Boys. Captain Hook was terrific, althoiugh not as believable in the opening and closing scenes as Mr. Darling. Peter was energetic although not vocally outstanding, but fine. Michael was especially outstanding, as were many of the Lost Boys. We were very pleased that we had spent an evening with these amazing professional kids--what a treat! Don't miss it if you have time to catch it before it closes, but their next show, "West Side Story" has been cast and promises to be just as professional.
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