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Adapted from J. M. Barrie’s Novel by Fiona Sauder and Reanne Spitzer
Music by Landon Doak
Arrangements by Nathan Carroll and Company

Directed & Musical Directed by MacKenzie Sechi
Choreography by Sasha Young

Adventure awaits in Neverland!

Fly away to Neverland with Peter Pan and the gang in this lively musical take on J.M. Barrie’s beloved classic tale.

Packed with adventure, music, mischief, and a little bit of magic, Peter Pan is an unforgettable experience for kids and kids-at-heart.

Featuring the HAT Academy Intensive Production Company

Select Seats available for Free every performance while supplies last thanks to Radical Access.

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CREATIVE TEAM

  • MACKENZIE SECHI (She/her) - DIRECTOR & Music Director

    Favourite HAT Credits:
    Dare to Dream JR (Dir/MD), Hairspray (Amber Von Tussle), Witch (Into the Woods)

    Favourite Credits Elsewhere:
    Gianni Schicchi (Opera 5), The Rape of Lucretia (Opera McGill), Trouble in Tahiti (Opera McGill), The Light in the Piazza (Opera McGill), Elegies (Opera 5)

    Training:
    BMus in Voice Performance - Wilfrid Laurier University (2023); MMus in Opera and Voice - McGill University (2025); Post Graduate Artist Diploma in Voice Performance - McGill University (2026)

    Other:
    I’m thrilled to be back at the HAT and a part of this wonderful production!

  • VEGLIA HOGAN (she/her) – ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

    Favourite HAT Credits:
    Narnia (Lucy), Jack & the Beanstalk: A Musical Comedy Pantomime (Jill), Blow Me: A Big Bad Musical Comedy Pantomime (Jill), Pricked: A Sleepingly Beautiful Pantomime (Jill), Overdue (Addison Woods), The Spongebob Musical JR. (Spongebob), The Wizard of Oz JR. (The Scarecrow/Hunk), Hairspray (Judine).

    Favourite Credits Elsewhere:
    Annie (Star-To-Be, The Savoy Theatre), Frozen (Assistant Director, The Savoy Theatre).

  • SASHA YOUNG (she/her) - CHOREOGRAPHER

    Favourite Previous HAT Director Credits:   

    Legally Blonde JR (Co), Beetlejuice JR (Co-Director)

    Favourite HAT Credits (performer):
    Hairspray, Back to Broadway, Christmas at Sacred Heart

    Favourite Credits Elsewhere:
    ELATYRIAF (Boardmore Playhouse)

  • Jacqueline Winters (she/her) - STAGE MANAGER

    Favourite HAT Credits:
    Hairspray (Tracy Turnblad), The Penelopiad (Maid), A Christmas Carol (Ensemble/Ghost Choir), Heart of Steel (Steel Plant Sweetheart)

    Favourite Credits Elsewhere:
    Annie, Mama Mia, Elf, What We Become, Les Miserables (Savoy Theatre), Hairspray (MOTN Antigonish)

    Training:
    16 years of dance training at D&R dance academy & 20+ years of vocal training!

    Other:
    Super excited to be the SM on this project!

  • MARINA RUTHERFORD (SHE/THEY) – ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER

    Favourite HAT Credits:
    Bad Hats Narnia (Stage Manager), Beetlejuice Jr (Delia Schlimmer), Spongebob the Musical Youth Edition (Squidward), The Music Man Jr (Mrs. Shinn)

    Favourite Credits Elsewhere:
    The Bells of Baddeck (UofT), It's A Wonderful Life (Baddeck Library Players), Scrooge's Christmas (Baddeck Library Players)

    Training:
    HAT Academy (2023-2026)

    Other:
    Very excited to be back at the HAT! Biggest thank you in the world to my wonderful mom, who makes my lofty theatre dreams possible.

  • Wesley J. Colford (they/them) - PRODUCER

    Favourite HAT Credits:
    The Wakowski Brothers, A Christmas Carol, Heart of Steel, Dream, Disco Nights, She Loves Me, The Drowsy Chaperone, Jack & The Beanstalk: A Musical Comedy Pantomime (Director)

    Favourite Credits Elsewhere:
    Anie, Matilda the Musical (The Savoy Theatre)

    Training:
    Sheridan College Musical Theatre Performance, George Brown Theatre School

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