Social media sites often invite users to post a photo of themselves from ten years ago next to a current shot, and San Marino High School Drama Director Blake Williams is looking back a decade to promote ‘Peter Pan,’ a production that wowed fans in 2010 and promises to do so again when it opens next week.
The high-flying (literally) musical features high-tech aerial maneuvers in telling the story of the mischievous, free-spirited boy who can never grow up.
‘Peter Pan’ opens in San Marino High School’s Neher Auditorium on Thursday, January 30 at 7:00 p.m., with subsequent showings on Friday, January 31 at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, February 1 (4:00 p.m.), and February 6, 7 and 8, all at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $5 for students and $15 for adults.
Here are selected cast members from San Marino High School’s 2010 production of ‘Peter Pan’ and their modern counterparts…
‘Captain Hook’
Adrian Brizuela and Logan Wing Adrian is a classically trained actor who has played roles on stage from Shakespeare, Chekov, Miller and Williams. He received his BFA in acting from California Institute of the Arts, has been featured in nationwide commercials and continues to audition in Hollywood. Aside from acting Adrian is a recording artist and is involved with the family music company, Brizz Productions. Adrian is a regular session singer for film and television libraries and enjoys the experience of sharing his talents on multiple platforms. Adrian will embark on a tour of his newly released music in Latin America this year. He is grateful for his time spent on the San Marino stage and will never forget the memories he made.
‘Liza’
Kelly Mar and Olivia Kuhn Kelly graduated from Boston University with her Master’s Degree and is currently a pediatric occupational therapist, specializing in neurologic and orthopedic impairments. She was on the BU dance team for four years, leading them to a national championship in 2014. She still loves dancing, but now primarily trains in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and recently earned a silver medal at a world competition. She is now Kelly Mark—not far off from “Mar”—and performed a surprise dance routine with bridesmaid and fellow cast member Shannon Dang at her wedding!
‘Smee’
Andy Link and Joe Hindle Andy Link took a whimsical detour from his undergraduate degree in Economics and Accounting to pursue a career as a craft brewer in 2014. After half a decade of re-education and experimentation, you can come and share a pint or two with him at his brewery “Common Space,” in which is located in Hawthorne.
‘Peter Pan’
Paola Calatayud-Serna and Talia Green
Paola Calatayud-Serna graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2014. Since then has worked as a talent buyer and production manager at various music venues throughout Los Angeles. She has been part of the creative direction team for festivals like Beach Goth, BurgerA-Go-Go, Burgerama, and Day ‘N Night. Her extreme love of design and fashion has led her to change career paths and she will be attending Central Saint Martins in London beginning this April.
‘Tiger Lily’
Shannon Dang and Heein Kim As part of the SMHS graduating Class of 2010, Shannon Dang spent the majority of her high school years on ASB, Dance Company, Varsity Song and all 4 years of musicals. She got her Business Degree from the University of California, Riverside and is currently a professional dancer and actor living in Los Angeles. She danced three seasons for the Los Angeles Clippers, three seasons for the Los Angeles Rams, and most recently been on shows like “The L Word”, “Sorry for Your Loss”, and “The Romanoffs”. Shannon has so many special memories performing on the Neher Auditorium stage and is so excited to come back and watch Peter Pan!
