James and the Giant Peach
Audition Information
WHEN
January 21 and 23 at 7 pm
Callbacks January 26 at 6 pm
WHERE
At the theatre (see directions)
ABOUT THE SHOW
When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that results in a tremendous peach... and launches a journey of enormous proportions. Suddenly, James finds himself in the center of the gigantic peach, among human-sized insects with equally oversized personalities, but after it falls from the tree and rolls into the ocean, the group faces hunger, sharks and plenty of disagreements. Thanks to James' quick wit and creative thinking, the residents learn to live and work together as a family. The dangerous voyage is a success, but the adventure takes a whole new twist once they land on the Empire State Building... Actors will love playing the outlandish characters and performing brand new material from one of Broadway's hottest duos.
AUDITION FORMAT
Actors are asked to prepare a one minute selection of a song that shows their range and is in the style of musical theater (no pop music), but not from the show. An accompanist will be provided. No preparation for an acting audition is necessary - materials will be provided on the evening of the audition if acting is required. There is no dance audition. Please sign up for an audition time here:
January 21 and 23 at 7 pm
Callbacks January 26 at 6 pm
WHERE
At the theatre (see directions)
ABOUT THE SHOW
When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that results in a tremendous peach... and launches a journey of enormous proportions. Suddenly, James finds himself in the center of the gigantic peach, among human-sized insects with equally oversized personalities, but after it falls from the tree and rolls into the ocean, the group faces hunger, sharks and plenty of disagreements. Thanks to James' quick wit and creative thinking, the residents learn to live and work together as a family. The dangerous voyage is a success, but the adventure takes a whole new twist once they land on the Empire State Building... Actors will love playing the outlandish characters and performing brand new material from one of Broadway's hottest duos.
AUDITION FORMAT
Actors are asked to prepare a one minute selection of a song that shows their range and is in the style of musical theater (no pop music), but not from the show. An accompanist will be provided. No preparation for an acting audition is necessary - materials will be provided on the evening of the audition if acting is required. There is no dance audition. Please sign up for an audition time here:
PRODUCTION SCHEDULE
Rehearsals will be Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons / evenings, and will begin in late February.
Performances will be May 1-2, 8, and 15-16 at 7:30 pm and May 9 and 17 at 2 pm. Tech week will be April 26-30.
PRODUCTION STAFF
director: Brian Kelly
music director: Kathryn Denney
choreographer: Katie Alexander
producer: Linda Minkoff
stage manager: Alison Walters-Short
ROLES
Rehearsals will be Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons / evenings, and will begin in late February.
Performances will be May 1-2, 8, and 15-16 at 7:30 pm and May 9 and 17 at 2 pm. Tech week will be April 26-30.
PRODUCTION STAFF
director: Brian Kelly
music director: Kathryn Denney
choreographer: Katie Alexander
producer: Linda Minkoff
stage manager: Alison Walters-Short
ROLES
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James (male, age 9-13, vocal range G3-G5) - THIS ROLE HAS ALREADY BEEN CAST
James is a lonely young boy who lacks confidence. Having lost both his parents in a freak accident, he feels he belongs nowhere in the world. However, when given the right encouragement he becomes resourceful and innovative. He is a good friend. Ladahlord (male, age 25-55, vocal range Bb2-A4) A strange, magical storyteller. Often inserts himself into the story, in disguise, to help push the action forward. Spiker and Sponge (female, age 30-60, vocal range F#3-E5) James' mean aunts. Thieves and scoundrels. Spiker is shrewd and opportunistic. Sponge is not nearly as bright as her sister. They are vibrant characters. The insects: normal insects who have become human-sized after eating a crocodile tongue.
Ensemble (5-6 adults and 6-7 children)
Crowd, Karl Kreatour, Reporters, Vagrants, Garden Guild, Bobby-Cops, Willy Wonka, Oompa Loompas, Hollywood Agents, Seagulls, New Yorkers. |
If you have any questions, please contact our director at bkelly8980@gmail.com.