Students at Charter Day School performed a riveting theatrical adaptation of Peter Pan Junior in front of a sold-out crowd on Saturday May 5, 2018. The play starred middle schoolers Alaina Natale as Peter Pan, Sophie Lundin at Wendy, Gavin Lindbert as Captain Hook, and Peyton Broyles as Tiger Lily. The performance included over 40 middle school students and took place at sister school Douglass Academy – located at 507 N. 6th St., Wilmington, NC 28401. The show was directed by Lauren Maasch, Music Teacher at Charter Day School. Mrs. Maasch directed a wildly successful adaptation of Cinderella last year.

Set amidst 80 acres in Leland, NC, the Charter Day School (CDS) is in its 18th year as a high-performing program of classical education for kindergarten through 8th grade.  With parents in North Carolina having the freedom to choose – tuition free – where their children are educated, CDS is a charter school that draws over 900 students from across Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover and Pender counties.

Laurie Benton, Headmaster of Charter Day School, commented, “I was on the edge of my seat the entire time! The amount of talent we have at Charter Day School is unbelievable. Our students acted, danced and sang with professional acumen. Bravo!!”

Mrs. Maasch stated next year the prestigious Charter Day School drama department will do a performance of the classic musical Annie.

Located at 7055 Bacons Way NE, Leland, NC 28451, Charter Day School is one of four charter schools managed by The Roger Bacon Academy, Inc. The other schools include Douglass Academy in Wilmington, Columbus Charter School in Whiteville, and South Brunswick Charter School in Southport. Charter Day School is a tuition-free, charter school that welcomes all students, regardless of income, ability, or address.  To learn more or enroll online, please visit www.charterdayschool.com.