Davis Theater Takes Off

The Davis Academy gave its new Rosenberg Family Performing Arts Theatre its first public test with four performances of Disney’s “Peter Pan Jr.” from Sunday to Tuesday, March 26 to 28. Including the Lower

After accepting flowers from Grace Ross, director Kendrick Phillips praises the Davis Academy community and live theater

School children filling roles as fairies, mermaids, crocodiles, parrots, and extra lost boys, Indians and pirates, the productions involved 180 children onstage or behind the scenes, said director Kendrick Phillips, who heads the Davis visual and performing arts program.

Audiences packed the 600-seat theater throughout the limited run. During the Sunday night show, Grace Ross played the title role, supported by Gracie Kirschner as Wendy and Darren Rosing as Captain Hook (in addition to Nana, a part Darren played in all four performances).

Phillips said the show not only demonstrated the value of the new auditorium and of an education within the Davis community, but also the importance of the arts as part of school.

: The Neverland Indians get a playful jump on the Lost Boys.

: The pirate crew is ready for action, despite frustration at being stuck on an island, hunting for Peter Pan, instead of seeking treasure on the open seas.

: Smee (Matthew Szabo) and Captain Hook (Darren Rosing) work on their latest plot to find Peter Pan.

: Smee (Matthew Szabo) grabs Michael (Brandon Bohrer) and John (Jacob Frank) while Captain Hook (Darren Rosing) captures Wendy (Gracie Kirschner).