Event Information

The Gainesville Community Playhouse presents
FINDING NEVERLAND the musical
Book by James Graham
Music by Gary Barlow and Eliot Kennedy
Directed by Sandra Wilcox
Auditions: July 19-20, 2026 (start at 7 p.m.)
Callbacks: July 21, 2026 (start at 7 p.m.)
Rehearsals: M-F 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.; Set construction on weekends
Performance Dates: Sept. 18- Oct. 11, 2026

FINDING NEVERLAND tells the inspiring true story behind the creation of one of the world's most beloved characters. In 1904, acclaimed London playwright J. M. Barrie is struggling with writer's block, convinced he has nothing new left to say. Everything changes when he befriends the widowed Sylvia Llewelyn Davies and her four young sons-George, Peter, Jack, and Michael-in Kensington Gardens. Through their extraordinary games of make-believe, Barrie rediscovers the power of imagination, helping the grieving Peter learn to dream again and inspiring an entirely new kind of theatre.

Despite skepticism from producers, critics, and society, Barrie risks everything to bring his magical vision to the stage. The result is Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up, a timeless tale that reminds audiences of the importance of hope, wonder, and never losing touch with the child within.
Filled with soaring music, humor, and heart, FINDING NEVERLAND celebrates the transformative power of imagination and the enduring magic of believing in the impossible.

We are seeking kids of all ages and sizes to embark on the journey to Neverland. The audition will consist of the following: Prepare a 60-90 sec cut of a song that is similar to the style of the show and showcases your singing ability. Auditioners will need to provide a track that can be Bluetooth-paired with the speaker provided at auditions. Plan to arrive 15-30 minutes early to fill out the audition form, warm up, and stretch as needed. A link to the online audition form is included in this posting. Please come prepared to do a dance/ movement portion of the audition. The plan is to have fun and see how everyone can move. There will be a special portion of the auditions showcasing acting/improv skills.

What to expect after auditions:
After each night of auditions, those asked to come back for callbacks will be sent an email with all the necessary information for callbacks
Callbacks will be on Tuesday, July 21 @ 7 p.m.

Additional information:
Video Submissions will be accepted upon request and must be turned in by July 17 at midnight. Those needing to submit video submissions should reach out to creativestarvingartists@gmail.com for guidelines.

Character descriptions are included in the Facebook event post (see URL).

Category: Arts | Performing Arts | Auditions

Date and Time: Sunday July 19, 2026 at 7:00 pm to Tuesday July 21, 2026 at 10:00 pm