Pier Players Theatre Company Presents the World Premiere of I THINK WE’RE LOST

Reported on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

Pictured Above: Julianne Kastner is Maggie Wratten in Pier Players Theatre Company’s I Think We’re Lost. Photo Credit: Julianne Kastner.

NEWSROOM POST: PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA

The secrets of Neverland unravel after the arrival of two new “Lost Kids” from Philadelphia. A darkly comedic reimagining of Peter Pan.

Philadelphia, PA — Pier Players Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Peter Fenton’s I Think We’re Lost, a darkly comedic postmodern reimagining of the J. M. Barrie classic, Peter Pan. The production is directed by Madison Caudullo and produced by Chelsea Cylinder. The show will run from April 10th-19th at Theatre Exile in South Philadelphia.

I Think We’re Lost takes place in 2026. Wendy is gone, and a college-aged Peter considers leaving Neverland. To maintain order in her fantasy world, Tinker Bell recruits a “Lost Boy” and “Wendy 2.0” for a secret mission to kill Captain Hook. These newcomers confront their own existential baggage and uncover the unsettling truths buried in Neverland’s past. 

As a nod to the playwright’s roots, the newest “Lost Kids” are a pair of college seniors from Philadelphia. Peter Fenton explains, “They say ‘write what you know’ for a reason and I’m a Philly boy through and through… I wanted to ground these characters in an experience I know very well: being young, living in Philadelphia, and dealing with a world order you don’t really feel like you fully fit into.”

While just as witty and delightful as the source material, Fenton’s script also features characters navigating queerness in different time periods, and highlights the sheer amount of “invisible labor” women contend with in their relationships. 

Pictured Above: Josh Gold (center) is Peter Pan, Nina Vitek (left) is Connor Forsyth, and Chelsea Cylinder (right) is Lindsay Plencner in Pier Players Theatre Company’s I Think We’re Lost. Photo Credit: Julianne Kastner

Director Madison Caudullo notes, “Everyone knows the story of Peter Pan; it’s basically part of cultural tradition. I think a lot of people are afraid to examine tradition because they’re afraid they’ll have to let go of it if they find something harmful in it. This particular retelling is so willing to put a mirror to the harm done in traditional gender roles. There is fallout, but we also see these characters taking steps to repair relationships and undo what can be undone. And, if none of that appeals to you, there’s a chaos pixie tearing holes in reality with otherworldly magic, and sword-fighting lady pirates who are pissed as hell. Something for everyone!”

“Our company is so excited to be presenting I Think We’re Lost,” said Producer Chelsea Cylinder, who is also Pier Players’ Artistic Director. “This play is a unique reimagining of a story we all love. It’s filled with heart, pays homage to a classic tale, and touches on extremely important themes. And it does so through larger-than-life iconic characters, hilarious one-liners, loads of surprising plot twists, and elaborate visuals (you can’t have a Peter Pan show without pixie dust). Our company was immediately ‘hooked,’ and we can’t wait to bring our audiences to Neverland.”

WHERE: Theatre Exile, 1340-48 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

 

TICKETS: $20 – https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/pierplayers/i-think-we-re-lost#/

 

SHOW DATES/TIMES:  

-Friday, April 10th at 8:00pm (Opening Night)

-Saturday, April 11th at 8:00pm

-Sunday, April 12th at 2:00pm

-Thursday, April 16th at 7:30pm

-Friday, April 17th at 8:00pm

-Saturday, April 18th at 8:00pm

-Sunday, April 19th at 2:00pm (Closing Day)

Pictured Above: Josh Gold (center) is Peter Pan, Nina Vitek (left) is Connor Forsyth, and Chelsea Cylinder (right) is Lindsay Plencner in Pier Players Theatre Company’s I Think We’re Lost. Photo Credit: Julianne Kastner.

CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM:

Joshua Gold (he/him) – Peter Pan

Vanessa Torres (she/her) – Tinker Bell

Nina Vitek (they/them) – Connor Forsyth

Chelsea Cylinder (she/her) – Lindsay Plencner

Julianne Kastner (she/they) – Maggie Wratten

Kate Brighter (she/her) – Wendy Darling 

Tyler Collins (they/them) – James Hook, Connor Forsyth u/s

Miguel Ortega (he/him) – Smee, James Hook u/s

Joseph Peachey (he/him) –  Flick, Eric, Peter Pan u/s

Audrey Ney (she/her) – Lindsay Plencner u/s, Wendy Darling u/s

Harrison Rothbaum (he/him) – Smee u/s, Flick u/s, Eric u/s

Doriane Feinstein (they/she)  – Tinker Bell u/s, Maggie Wratten u/s

Chelsea Cylinder (she/her) – Producer

Madison Caudullo (she/they) – Director 

Peter Fenton (he/him) – Playwright

Eleanor Safer (she/her) – Stage Manager

Julianne Kastner (she/they) – Marketing Director/Sound Designer

Finn Warrick (they/them) – Technical Director

Quinton J. Alexander (he/they) – Fight Director

Kate Brighter (she/her) – Props Designer/Fight Captain

Vanessa Torres (she/her) – Costume Designer

Tyler Reppert (he/him) – Set Designer
Elliot Konstant (she/they) – Lighting Designer

Dana Liu (she/her) – Fight Assistant

Ivana R. Thompson (she/her) – Fight Assistant

Lara Goldwert (she/her) – Photographer

ABOUT US: Pier Players is a theatre company dedicated to promoting, supporting, and giving a platform to the Philadelphia community’s new works and new visions for pre-existing pieces. 

 

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