Clinton native stars as `Peter Pan'.

GARDNER - "Peter Pan," presented by Theatre at the Mount of Gardner, will fly into Gardner for Thanksgiving weekend for 6 performances.

This musical will offer all the charm of J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, the children Wendy, Michael and John, Pirates and Indians, embellished with show-stopping songs like "Neverland," "I Won't Grow Up" and "I'm Flying."

The magic of "Peter Pan" centers on the flying scenes and Theatre at the Mount (TAM) has hired ZFX Flying Effects, a Louisville-based company that specializes in creating "flight" for theatrical productions. The flying sequences are choreographed by ZFX technicians and allow Peter Pan and the children to soar over the stage and even over the audience.

Starring in the title role is Clinton resident Trish Aponte. She is joined in the cast by Matt Dombroski, of Lancaster, as Captain Hook, Tim Murphy as Smee, Katrina Caouette as Tiger Lily, Nicole Kirrane as Mrs. Darling, Audrey Clark as Wendy, Alex Pickering as John, Tyler Moran as Michael and a host of Pirates, Indians and Lost Boys.

Other local cast members include Luke and Noelle Dombroski, of Lancaster, Kyle Brassard, of Sterling and Cameron Call, of Sterling.

The fairy dust in the atmosphere is contagious and so is the excitement surrounding this production. Performances of Peter Pan are Nov. 27, 28, Dec. 4, 5 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 5 and 6 at 2 p.m. The Nov. 29 performance is sold out. Tickets are $20 for evenings and $15 for matinees (children 16 and under are $10). For reservations and information, call the TAM Box Office at [phone] or purchase tickets online at http://theatre.mwcc.edu.