Photo feature: Kids prepare to perform Peter Pan

Published 12:07 am Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Shemeka Ware, assistant director and choreographer for the Natchez Little Theatre’s production of Peter Pan, gives children directions for their dance routine during the theatre’s summer workshop. The workshop has been underway for two weeks and participants have just started rehearsing Peter Pan, which they will perform at the end of the month long workshop. (Sam Gause / Natchez Democrat)

Shemeka Ware, assistant director and choreographer for the Natchez Little Theatre’s production of Peter Pan, gives children directions for their dance routine during the theatre’s summer workshop. The workshop has been underway for two weeks and participants have just started rehearsing Peter Pan, which they will perform at the end of the month long workshop. (Sam Gause / Natchez Democrat)

At left, Avery McMillin, left, and Taylor Spring rehearse the whistling portion of “Never Smile at a Crocodile” for the play Peter Pan while being directed by Terrence Robinson during the NLT’s summer workshop. (Sam Gause / Natchez Democrat)

Avery McMillin, left, and Taylor Spring rehearse the whistling portion of “Never Smile at a Crocodile” for the play Peter Pan while being directed by Terrence Robinson during the NLT’s summer workshop. (Sam Gause / Natchez Democrat)

Seli Brown, 6, flexes his arm muscle while rehearsing a song. (Sam Gause / Natchez Democrat)

Seli Brown, 6, flexes his arm muscle while rehearsing a song. (Sam Gause / Natchez Democrat)