Ron Watson, on the Palace Staff as full-time Technical Director, brings his talent and experience to the table as Director of Peter Pan, The Musical, having directed (among many other successful musicals) The Wizard of Oz in 2011 and South Pacific in 2013. Jesee Smart, who also choreographed the great dance moves in the Palace’s South Pacific, brings her flair and expertise to the job of Choreographer for Peter Pan, The Musical. Vocal Director Michelle Hache excelled in the role of ‘Bloody Mary’ in South Pacific and is now a valued vocal instructor in the Palace’s Education Program. Rose Yurcina, most notably seen as ‘Dorothy’ in The Wizard of Oz at the Palace, is flying again as Peter Pan! Scott Shipman, ‘Mr. Trevor Graydon’ in the Palace’s Thoroughly Modern Millie, brings acting credits from Austin (Zach Theater and Austin Lyric Opera) as well as the Shakespeare Institute in England.
The Palace’s 2013-2014 All-Star Season has two very generous sponsors: HEB and the Texas Commission on the Arts. In addition, Landreth Construction, an experienced concrete contractor in Round Rock and the Austin area, is a significant sponsor of Peter Pan, The Musical.
All flying in the Palace production of Peter Pan, The Musical, is done with equipment and professional training from Hall Associates Flying Effects, whose standard is: “The primary principles of Safety, Innovation, and Collaboration are at the core of our mission. We provide whisper-quiet flying systems, which offer remarkable flexibility, the highest quality, and unparalleled safety at a reasonable cost.”
Peter Pan, The Musical plays at the Palace on weekends from November 15 to December 30, with some weeknight performances, as well. Actual production dates are November 15-17, 22-24, 29-December 1, December 6-8, 13-15, 19-23, and 26-30. Friday and Saturday shows, as well as weeknight performances, are at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday shows are at 2:00 p.m. Ticket prices are $26 General Admission, $24 Seniors (55+), $14 Students (10-22) and Active Military, and $10 Children (9 and younger). Rated for General Audiences
The Palace seats about 295, with reserved seating paid for in the ticket price. The Palace office in the lobby of the theatre is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. (except for some holiday dates). Purchase tickets and select seating on-line at www.georgetownpalace.com or by calling (512) 869-7469 or (512) 869-5081. (Please call ahead regarding special needs seating.) Visa, Master Card, and Discover Card are accepted. The Historic Palace Theatre is located at 810 South Austin Avenue in downtown Georgetown and is part of the most beautiful Town Square in Texas!
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