The San Mateo High School players put on an excellent production of
Peter Pan last weekend. Most high schools have but a few shining stars, but SMHS is blessed with over two dozen kids whose musical and terpsichorean skills belie their tender years. Perhaps it’s the “American Idol” world we live in, or drama director
Brad Friedman’s 17-year leadership, or the virtuous feedback loop that makes most of the talented students want to go to his school, but Peter Pan seemed to these eyes and ears to be much superior to the Finian’s Rainbow that I participated in a generation ago, and
my high school’s program was considered to be a pretty good one.
Peter Pan had “wow” moments---when Peter and the Darling family flew over the stage at the end of Act I, the marathon dance numbers when the Lost Boys, pirates, and Indians were all on stage—and quiet moments with just a song and a spotlight. Bravo!
Peter Pan has
three more showings—Friday, Feb. 6th 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 7th 8 p.m., and Sunday, Feb 9th 2 p.m. Adult tickets are $15, and students or seniors are $10.
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