We had a fun time in the KSMU studio this morning attempting to keep control of a live interview with the director and two (adult) actors from Springfield Little Theatre’s season-opening production of the classic, Tony-winning musical Peter Pan: director Andy Willadsen, and actors Jeff Jenkins (the pirate Smee) and Aaron Campbell (in the dual role of Mr. Darling and Captain Hook). One point all three wanted to make sure we mention is the excellence of the young woman playing the title role, Aryn Bohannan. Says Jeff Jenkins, “She blew me away. I’ve been doing this (acting) a long time here in Springfield and a lot of different places. And she’s one of the most pure talents I’ve ever seen. Her voice—the purity of the voice and the control. And she’s a great actress. And she’s a gymnast, and Andy uses that in the choreography. She does a handstand, and walks—on her hands—and sings. And Andy says to me, ‘Jeff, can you just come up the stairs without sweating and wheezing?’” Adds Andy
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