Last evening I had the opportunity to attend Hale'...

Last evening I had the opportunity to attend Hale's production of Peter Pan. I was already pleased to attend as I have a past student in the cast and he had hinted as to the fun it would be. I always expect wonderful things from Dave Tinney (the Director) so I was particularly anxious and excited to see what unique and wonderful things would be done. Nothing could have prepared me for the more than fabulous time that I experienced. I have rarely laughed so much or had such an absolutely mesmerizing time. The cast was wonderful - well polished, focused, and excellent in their characters. The steampunk oriented costumes were dynamic and original with their contemporary and Victorian blend. The set was visually delightful and most useful without being overwhelming. The clever use of the box on wheels was particularly effective. All in all...a really wonderful production of what I have usually found in the past to be a somewhat tedious piece of musical theatre. Let me say that David Tinney, without question, is brilliant! He is an absolute genius at creating magic and mayhem, unique thinking, and everything inside and outside of the box when it comes to the world of theatre on Hale's postage stamp stage. I seriously have never laughed so hard as I did during the mermaid scene. David was inspired in his concept and direction of the entire show, but that scene was beyond anything wonderful and creative. The gentleman sitting next to me was laughing so hard he was crying and gasping for breath. If he had passed out I would not have been surprised, and I would have been no use to help him as I was nearly incapacitated with laughter myself. It was a scene that I will never forget. All in all I found the entire production a total theatre experience like we only occasionally have and one that I crave and cherish. I am sure everyone in the audience felt the same way. Children in the audience were laughing, but it was the adults who were most hysterical. What a gift you have given to us fortunate number who will see this charming and exhilarating show. Thank you Linda, Cody, Anne, Cody, David, and the entire staff, cast, and crew who made a night that I will always remember with great fondness and a real belly chuckle. Kate O'Reilly