Peter and the Starcatcher
In Samford University's Department of Theatre and Dance's 2018-2019 season, John was selected to direct the main stage production of Peter and the Starcatcher within the Emma Taylor Theatre for Youth series. Through ensemble devising derived from Viewpoints and Moment Work, John led the ensemble of twelve actors through a truly collaborative rehearsal process that created magic with twelve crates, two trunks, two ropes, a chair, and a ladder. Due to his in-the-round staging to further play into the theatricality of Rick Elice's script, the audiences celebrated the unique experiences of seeing the show from various vantage points. You can read his director's note here.
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AWARDS
- Winner, Gail Patrick Best Director Award, John Perine (Samford University)
- Winner, Best Ensemble, Main Stage, Peter and the Starcatcher (Samford University)
- Winner, Best Actor in a Play, Main Stage, Nicholas Di Prima (Samford University)
- Winner, Best Actress in a Play, Main Stage, Brittany Welch (Samford University)
- Winner, Best Supporting Actor in a Play, Main Stage, Jake Lane (Samford University)
- Winner, Best Scenic Design, Main Stage, Alex Roberts (Samford University)
- Winner, Best Costume Design, Main Stage, Abby-Shelton Storey (Samford University)
- Winner, Best Hair & Makeup Design, Main Stage, Kendall Fowler (Samford University)
- Winner, Best Actor of a Play or Musical (Local College/Student), Nicholas Di Prima (BroadwayWorld Birmingham)
- Nominee (Top 3), Best Director of a Musical of the Decade (2011-2020), John Perine (BroadwayWorld Birmingham)
- Nominee (Top 3), Best Musical of the Decade (2011-2020), Peter and the Starcatcher (BroadwayWorld Birmingham)
- Nominee (Top 3), Best Director of a Play (Local), John Perine (BroadwayWorld Birmingham)
- Nominee (Top 3), Best Play (Local), Peter and the Starcatcher (BroadwayWorld Birmingham)
- Nominee (Top 3), Best Production of a Play/Musical (College), Peter and the Starcatcher (BroadwayWorld Birmingham)
- Nominee (Top 3), Best Actress of a Play or Musical (Local College/Student), Brittany Welch (BroadwayWorld Birmingham)
- Nominee, Best Ensemble of a Musical of the Decade (2011-2020), Peter and the Starcatcher (BroadwayWorld Birmingham)
- Nominee, Best Lighting Design of a Play or Musical (Local), Christian Specht (BroadwayWorld Birmingham)
- Nominee, Best Scenic Design of a Play or Musical (Local), Alex Roberts (BroadwayWorld Birmingham)
Costume Designer: Abby-Shelton Storey
Scenic Designer: Alex Roberts
Lighting Designer: Christian Specht
The Ensemble:
Nicholas Di Prima
Hannah Jo Groves
Brittany Welch
Jake Lane
Grace Brewster
Lana Stringer
Bobby Skelton
Chloe Tower
Lydia Yates
Claire Hammer
Meredith Revel
Lilly Burchfield
Scenic Designer: Alex Roberts
Lighting Designer: Christian Specht
The Ensemble:
Nicholas Di Prima
Hannah Jo Groves
Brittany Welch
Jake Lane
Grace Brewster
Lana Stringer
Bobby Skelton
Chloe Tower
Lydia Yates
Claire Hammer
Meredith Revel
Lilly Burchfield