Dance Opportunities in "James & the Giant Peach" Show
Male and female performers are needed for the "James & the Giant Peach" play. Please see more details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Based on Dahl’s beloved children’s book, James & the Giant Peach follows the adventure of young orphan James Trotter, who escapes the clutches of his cruel aunts, Spiker and Sponge, and embarks on a magical journey with an unforgettable group of characters. From the charming Grasshopper and Ladybug to the witty Earthworm, Spider, and the cynical Centipede, this whimsical tale is sure to captivate audiences of all ages. Additional info: Performance Dates: April 25, 26, 28, and May 1-3, 2025. To audition you will need to prepare: 32 bars of a contemporary theatre ballad (RENT to now). 32 bars of a contemporary upbeat song (RENT to now). One of your songs may be from the show. A Bluetooth Speaker will be provided for accompaniment or you may sing A'cappella. Be sure to check your availability with the rehearsal schedule. Please keep in mind that this is tentative. No absences will be allowed from April 20 - May 3. These weeks are vital for the success of the show! If you are interested, please apply.
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A strange, magical storyteller. Often inserts himself into the story, in disguise, to help push the action forward. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Spiker James' mean aunt. A thief and a scoundrel. Shrewd and opportunistic. Very tall and thin. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: F#3
James' other mean aunt. Also a thief and a scoundrel, but not nearly as bright as her sister. Very corpulent, she often has her mind on food. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: F#3
A normal spider who has become human-sized after eating a crocodile tongue. Her husband was killed and eaten by Spiker and Sponge. She is warm and friendly to James. This actor also plays Woman with Purse and Reporter 1. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: G3
A wizened grasshopper who has become human-sized after eating a crocodile tongue. An excellent musician. Has his eye on Ladybug. This actor also plays Man with Wallet and Garden Guild. Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: C3
An ornery centipede who becomes human-sized after eating a crocodile tongue. Hates humans, in part because Spiker and Sponge fumigated his family. Prickly and rude, everyone thinks he is a pest. This actor also plays Buzz, the Hollywood agent. Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: C3
A motherly ladybug who has become human-sized after eating a crocodile tongue. Respectable and classy, she has a warm, caring heart. Has her eye on Grasshopper. This actor also plays Matron Nurse and Reporter. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: G3
An earthworm who has become human-sized after eating a crocodile tongue. A bit of a scaredy-cat. He is neurotic and worried about everything, but is very friendly and brave when called upon. This actor also plays Bobby Cop and Bitzi Botana. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: C2
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