“Acting is… It really is my passion. I can do funky little crazy things I couldn’t otherwise,” said Bothell’s Sophia Konat, who at the ripe young age of 11 seems as poised and well-spoken as many people who have celebrated twice her number of birthdays or more.

Of course, being poised and well-spoken probably will come in handy as quite possibly the city’s youngest professional actress is about to spend a good deal of her time on stage for the Seattle Children’s Theater production of “Peter Pan.”

Sophia was asked to audition to be one of the four children to play Jane, the daughter of the adult Wendy in the show running Nov. 13 through Jan. 10. Sophia will play in approximately 24 shows herself, appearing in the earliest run of the production, from the opening through Nov. 28.

“She’s a great kid,” said mom Stephanie Konat. “She’s got a lot joy and enthusiasm.”

“Peter Pan” marks Sophia’s third foray onto to the Children’s Theater stage.

“She gets to fly and I think that’s been the best part for her,” Konat said.

“Flying is just amazing,” Sophia said, who added she went through four days of training with the harnesses and lines that launch the play’s characters above the audience. Sophia even noted those lines can hold up to 1,300 pounds, so she knows it’s safe.

“It makes you feel weightless,” she added. “I feel very lucky to be doing this.”

“Peter Pan” has been in rehearsal since early October. As actual performances get closer, the production pretty much becomes a full-time job even for its youngest cast members. Konat said rehearsals take place 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, except Mondays.

“It’s pretty intense,” she added.

Obviously, between the practices and the actual performances, Sophia is going to miss some school time.

“I’m working on my school work whenever I’m not on stage,” Sophia said.

After seeing a few plays at the Children’s Theater, Sophia found out the production company offered acting classes. She quickly decided that was something she wanted to try and has been taking lessons for two years now.

Sophia also quickly tried out for one of the theater’s summer productions, which generally uses children from the drama school. Sophia did not get the part, but that apparently didn’t faze her much.

Last year, Sophia not only earned a spot on stage, but won the leading role in “Cam Jansen,” the story of a sort of young Nancy Drew.

“I didn’t really care what part I got,” Sophia said, though she admitted earning the lead “felt really good.”

Since “Cam Jansen,” Sophia also appeared as a narrator in the musical “Once on this Island.” Yes, she sings as well as acts, but also plays the piano and the clarinet.

Are there any other performers in the Konat family? Mom quickly said, “No.”

“I take voice lessons, but I’m not as brave my daughter,” she joked.

As far as bravery goes, Sophia admits to some nervousness before going on stage.

“But as soon as I step on stage and the music starts, the nerves just go away,” she said. “I just enjoy it so much.”

Sophia also said she doesn’t have too much of a problem learning lines and stage directions.

“I’m pretty good at remembering that sort of thing,” she said.

Konat had plenty of positives to say about the Children’s Theater and the drama school.

“The actors are so warm and inclusive,” she said. “It’s been 100 percent positive.”

For the first time in a 10- to 15-minute conversation, Sophia somewhat surprisingly hesitates just a little when asked if she wants to make acting her profession, but she did say it’s something she’s thought a lot about.

“As long as it’s positive, we’re all good with it,” Konat said.

For more on the Seattle Children’s Production of “Peter Pan,” including ticket information, go to www.sct.org or call (206) 443-0807.