Josiah Haan is the Artistic Director of Young People's Theatre and is Co-Director for this production of Peter Pan Jr. He has thoroughly enjoyed this process and working with all the new young artists that have joined our program. He would like to thank the incredible production staff and all the wonderful parents that helped bring this show to life.

Abby Myers is a Sophomore at SIUE, where she is pursuing a degree in theatre education. Her previous show credits include White Christmas (Stage Manager/Assistant Director), Shrek (Assistant Director/Stage Manager), The Glass Menagerie (Stage Manager), and Seussical The Musical Jr. (Summer Camp - Director). She also works as an administrative assistant for YPT. This past summer, she also worked as a Performing Arts camp instructor here at SCC! Abby had a blast working with all of the young actors in this show and is immensely proud of all of their efforts! She would like to thank her fellow members of production staff for their creativity, dedication, and countless hours of hard work on this show. And finally, thank you for coming to appreciate the arts and all the time put into this production. She hopes you enjoy!  

Hailey Smith is a recent graduate from Lindenwood University with a BFA in Entertainment and Production Design. She is so excited to work with Young People’s Theatre once again and has been thrilled to design for Peter Pan! She’d like to thank the Production Staff for all their hard work and effort! You can follow along with her work @haileysmithdesign on Instagram. 

Ryne Halstead is currently pursuing a BFA in entertainment production design at Lindenwood University, where he is currently designing Into the Woods! He has worked for Stages and Opera Theater of Saint Louis as a carpenter and props artisan, respectfully, working with industry professionals. He is the current Co-Scenic Designer and Technical Director of Young People’s Theatre.   

Maggie Hayes is delighted to be part of the production staff of Peter Pan Jr. She been involved in YPT for 5 seasons but this is her first time choreographing. She's so proud of the cast of the show!

Sophia Haan is a senior in YPT, and was honored to be able to help with the choreography for Peter Pan Jr. She has been involved in YPT since she was 5 years old, and has been a student choreographer for 2 years. Recently, she choreographed Seussical Jr. for the YATP summer camp. Lastly, Sophia would like to thank the cast, parent volunteers, and fellow production staff for making this production possible.

Suzanne Salmo is Music Director for YPT and is so excited to work with our younger actors in this production.  She has over 45 years experience as a pianist, church musician, choir director, and pit member. Suzanne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has worked at United Services for Children for over 29 years. Her children, Anna and Andrew, are alums of YPT. She would like to thank her kids and her husband, Paul, for their tremendous support and their love of theater!

Lauren Porter is the director of fundraising and marketing at YPT. She has been involved in YPT for over a year and is ecstatic to help with Peter Pan Jr. Lauren graduated from Lindenwood back in May 2024 with her BFA in Stage Management with a minor in business administration. She has worked at multiple professional theatres including Seattle Rep (Production Management), Shakespeare & Co (Arts Admin), STL Shakespeare (Associate Production Manager) and Glimmerglass Opera (Events).