Mound Westonka High School Theatre is proud to present “Peter and the Star Catcher,” a humorous and fantastical backstory for the beloved character of Peter Pan and his arch-nemesis Captain Hook. Based on a novel by Dave Baddy and Ridley Pearson, the production involves 26 students in the cast and crew.

In this wickedly imaginative play, you’ll meet a poor orphaned child on the high seas simply called Boy because, in the absence of a mother and a father, he was never given a name. His sad and lonely world is turned upside down when he meets Molly. The daughter of famous Starcatcher Lord Astor, the heroine is on a mission to save the world and protect a treasure trunk filled with magical star stuff from getting into the hands of evil and greedy pirate Black Stache. As they travel aboard the Neverland ship headed for a faraway land, Molly and Boy learn about love, friendship and forge an unbreakable bond.

The MWHS production will be held at the Westonka Performing Arts Center on October 13 at 7 p.m.; October 14 at 2 and 7 p.m., and October 15 at 2 p.m. The October 15 show is an ASL and hearing-friendly performance.

Leading the production are:

• Director: Joe Lawrence
• Assistant Director and Costume Designer: Jamie Harms
• Technical Director: Josh Barnd
• Set Design: Joe Lawrence and Josh Barnd

Tickets are $12 for adults and $7 for students and seniors. They can be purchased at Westonka PAC or MWHS Linktree.