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Peter Pan

Tysons, Virginia

threesixty theater at Tysons
threesixty theater at Tysons

Last summer, a production of J. M. Barrie’s Peter Pan came to Tysons, Virginia. Tysons Corner Center sponsored the production by threesixty entertainment. Rather than a traditional theater, they built a big top tent! When the tent was almost completed, I photographed the flag raising. This was enticing the traffic around the tent that the show was almost ready to start!

flag above Tysons tent for threesixty Theater
flag above Tysons tent for threesixty Theater
flag raising in Tysons, VA
flag raising in Tysons, VA

Ten tons of rigging created the temporary venue. Before it was opened to the general public, Fairfax Board of Supervisors Chair, Sharon Bulova, introduced the production. Charlie Burnell, Founder of 360 Entertainment and Producer of the tour gave us a sneak peak of the setup. Surprisingly, they created at 1500 seat theater under the tent! In addition to a circular stage in the middle, a video screen above the stage would add to the visual elements of the play.

Flag Raising Ceremony

Sharon Bulova at the threesixty Theater
Sharon Bulova at the threesixty Theater
Charlie Burnell - threesixty Entertainment
Charlie Burnell – threesixty Entertainment
inside the 360 theater - Tysons, VA
inside the 360 theater – Tysons, VA

Tysons Corner Center

Due to their partnership with the production company, Tysons Corner Center displayed media for the show around the mall. In like fashion of their circular stage, some of their media was displayed this way.

Some of the actors made appearances during the Plaza concerts.

Peter Pan and Tinkerbell above the Plaza - Tysons, VA
Peter Pan and Tinkerbell above the Plaza – Tysons, VA
Captain Hook above the Plaza - Tysons, VA
Captain Hook above the Plaza – Tysons, VA

Peter Pan – Opening Night

Finally, I was able to see some of the full production on opening night. Whereas the tent and the stage setup was impressive as a construct, the final set with the lighting and video projection was amazing! Surely they transported children in the audience out of suburban Virginia to the place and time of Peter Pan.

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