Cape Henlopen High School Theatre Presents Lost Girl as Its Fall Play

The Cape Henlopen High School Theatre Department will take audiences on an emotional journey this fall with its production of Lost Girl by Kimberly Belflower. The show will run Thursday, November 20 through Sunday, November 23 in the Cape Henlopen High School Theatre.

Lost Girl picks up where Peter Pan left off, following Wendy Darling as she grows up and wrestles with the lingering memories of Neverland. The play explores themes of love, loss, identity, and healing as Wendy searches for closure and learns what it means to move forward. Both poignant and imaginative, Lost Girl offers a modern reflection on a timeless story, one that’s sure to resonate with audiences of all ages.

Under the direction of Theatre Director, Sadie Andros, Cape’s talented cast and crew have been hard at work bringing Belflower’s story to life through heartfelt performances, inventive staging, and evocative design elements. “This production gives our students a chance to explore deep emotions and complex storytelling in a way that challenges and inspires them,” said Andros. “It’s been a truly collaborative and creative process.”

"I have had such a fun time working on this play, and it has been a gift to explore Wendy’s character and her development, said Annika Haney, one of the students playing the role of Wendy. “Through watching countless adaptations of Peter Pan, reading the book, and researching the character, I’ve really been able to discover Wendy and how she sees the world. I’ve also discovered things about myself and others, and I’m so grateful to have had this experience."

Cape junior, Mairin Curran, is also playing the role of Wendy in two of the four performances. "I feel so incredibly lucky to have been given the opportunity to work on Lost Girl,” she noted. “To watch the show evolve every day, and to discover new layers within the character and the meaning behind their stories has been amazing. Acting has been my greatest passion and Lost Girl continues to challenge me to grow and push beyond my limits. I believe this show carries a beautiful and relevant message that resonates with audiences everywhere, shedding light on the challenges and hopes of people today."

The fall play is a long-standing tradition at Cape Henlopen High School, offering students opportunities to grow as performers, technicians, and storytellers. Lost Girl continues that tradition, showcasing the dedication, creativity, and teamwork that define the school’s performing arts program. “As we have done in the past, the vast majority of our show will be created and run by the students,” Andros continued. “The set has been constructed by the students, and they will manage the lighting cues, sound design, and scene transitions as well. The poster for the show promotion was also created by senior Cape High student River Hubbell.”

Performances of Lost Girl will take place on Thursday, November 20, Friday, November 21, and Saturday, November 22 all at 7:00PM. An encore performance will take place on Sunday, November 23 at 2:00PM. Tickets are available for purchase at the door and online at our.show/capetheatre/lostgirl.