Jon Parnell as Captain Hook

St.Timothy students are hoping Cochrane residents will come out and enjoy two nights filled with sword fights,  magic and action during their production of the play Hook.

Jon Parnell, who plays Captain Hook in the show, said originally they threw the idea of doing Peter Pan around but decided on something a bit different.

“We wanted something different, a little more dark,” he explained.

Emily Robson, who plays Captain Hook’s sidekick Smee, said the play appealed to them because of the subject matter.

“The humour is the best part,” she said.

“It gets the audience involved and it really does make it for all ages.”

The cast has been practicing since November and range from Grade 7 to Grade 12 students.

Two stages have been constructed for the production and many students at the school are involved acting, working on sets or behind the scenes.

“If you’ve accidentally walked into the drama room you’ve made a mistake because now you’re involved,” joked Jon.

Hook cast members Emily Robson, Chris Parnell, Jon Parnell and Dana Jackson get into character at the annual Cochrane Trade Show. Photo by Cori Lee Miller

The students said it won’t be a version anyone has ever seen before.

“It wouldn’t be as exciting if it was just a cookie cutter play,” said Dana Jackson, who plays Tinkerbell.

Hook is the only play St. Timothy’s is putting on this school year and the students believe it gives them an edge when it comes to the final production’s quality.

Hook runs May 12-13 at St. Timothy’s starting at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $10 and available at the school office.

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