Audition Notice: James and the Giant Peach, Jr.
Director: Benjamin Glasner
Producer: Jeremy Zeller
Music Director: Barry Uko
Choreographer: Amie Woolweber
Music & lyrics: Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
Book: Timothy Allen McDonald
Based on the book James and the Giant Peach
by Roald Dahl
July 10-12, 2016 at 5:30 p.m.
Conejo Players Theatre
351 S. Moorpark Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
Oct. 1-9, Fri. Sat. Sun. 7 p.m., Sat. Sun. 2 p.m.,
(2 p.m. only on Sun. Oct. 9) School shows TBD
Please prepare 1 minute of a Broadway-style song. Songs from the show will not be accepted. Accompaniment will be provided, so please bring sheet music in your key. Tracks, with no backing vocals, that are pre-cut and cued will also be accepted. Auditioners may also be asked to learn a short dance and read from the script.British accents will be required for James, Spiker, Sponge and some ensemble parts.
Based on one of Roald Dahl’s most poignantly quirky stories, Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach JR. is a brand new take on this "masterpeach" of a tale. Featuring a wickedly tuneful score and a witty and charming book, this adventurous musical about courage and self-discovery is destined to be a classic.
When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that grows a tremendous peach, rolls into the ocean and launches a journey of enormous proportions. James befriends a collection of singing insects that ride the giant piece of fruit across the ocean, facing hunger, sharks and plenty of disagreements along the way.
RATED G
Producer Jeremy Zeller, 805.298.9775, jeremy.zeller@gmail.com
Ladhalord – The “narrator,” is a mysterious character who seems to have a hand in the magical things that are happening. Though he may seem a bit off, he carefully watches James, moving him towards a better life.
Age 15-18
Voice type: Baritone
James - The hero of our story, on an epic quest to find a family of his own and gain confidence in himself.
Age 7-12
Voice type: Unchanged
Ladybug – James’ “mother” figure, a fun, lady-like character.
Age 13-17
Voice type: Alto
Grasshopper – The leader of the insects and James’ “father” figure. He is fun and adventurous, but foremost has a warm, inviting presence.
Age 13-17
Voice type: Bari-tenor
Spider – a clever creature who becomes a fun-loving “older sister” to James.
Age 13-17
Voice type: Alto
Earthworm – A gentle spirit, although often outlandish and even a bit of a coward. He becomes a “brother” and a good friend to James.
Age 13-17
Voice type: Tenor
Centipede – May be a bit of a grouch, but in the end he is loyal to the pack. He does not like James at first, but he learns to make friends and get along.
Age 13-17
Bari-tenor
Spiker and Sponge – James’ aunts and his worst nightmare. These sisters carry the show along and are very fun to play.
Age 14-18
Voice type: Alto
Ensemble – the ensemble shows up numerous times throughout the show, as everything from garden plants to Oompa-Loompas to seagulls and sharks, and will be very busy throughout the entire performance. Each ensemble member will be featured at least once in some way.
Age 5-18
