Peter Pan is one of those stories that every kid loves. It's the typical fun loving, exciting adventure that draws you in and keeps you smiling and laughing the whole time. Robin and I both walked out of the theater with huge smiles on our faces because it was such a fun play to watch.
The acting was brilliant. There were times where I felt like I could have been watching a professional group of actors. The girl that was cast as Peter Pan is amazingly talented. I was amazed at how well she was able to sing and dance and fly around and keep up the energy that is needed throughout the entire performance. She portrayed all of the little quirks that Peter has perfectly. It definitely takes a lot of talent to pull off a performance like the one she gave.
The story of Peter Pan is beautiful. From the outside it looks like a simple story about the joy and freedom of youth. But there is so much more to it than that. The relationship between Wendy and Peter provides a look into the troubles of young love. Peter is a prime example of how confusing feelings can be. Throughout the play we watch Peter interact with Wendy and it becomes clear that even though he may care for her, there is something, maybe fear, that keeps him from accepting those feelings. Another thing that stood out to me was the idea that even in adulthood, our youthful qualities still come through. Captain Hook and Mr. Darling are prime examples of this. A lot of their mannerisms and and comments that they make are very childlike in nature. They are supposed to be leading male figures, but because of the way that they act, they don't give off the typical appearance of a strong male role.
I strongly recommend going to see a performance at BYU. They are always amazing and well worth the time and money. You won't be disappointed. For more info on performances at BYU check out this website.
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