November 17 - “Peter and the Starcatcher,” a play that dives into the world of Peter Pan, plays this Friday and Saturday night at 7 p.m. at Cottage Grove High School, 1375 S River Road.

The play is an origin story that features the characters of Peter Pan, Mrs. Darling, Tinker Bell, Captain Hook and more.

CGHS teacher Jessie McClean will co-direct the play with Lexi Chipman, a professional actress.

“It’s the magic of youth and all the adventure that can be held there,” McClean said. “It’s so light, and so funny. We spend a lot more time using the actors to tell the story than props or backgrounds. The actors are the meat of it; that was really exciting for me to see.”

The production features more than 20 CGHS students of various theater backgrounds, many of whom will share the stage together all at once.