Dancer audition for "James and the Giant Peach" in DC
Auditions are now open for "James and the Giant Peach". Performers are needed — see details below. ONLY MD, VA & LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Additional info: Production Dates: Opening Tuesday, Feb 3, 2026-Saturday, Feb 28, 2026 Performances: Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:30-12:45 and Saturdays 1-2:15 Rehearsals: Typically, 5 times a week. Beginning on or around Fri Jan 2, 2026 (Tues 5-9, Thurs 5-9, Fri 5-9, Saturday mornings 10-2 and Sundays 5-9) Technical/Dress Rehearsals: Tuesday 1/27/2026 (5-9), Wednesday 1/28 (5-10), Thurs 1/29 (5-9), Fri 1/30 (5-9), Saturday 1/31 (9-3), Sunday 2/1 (6-11), Monday 2/2 (5-10) Audition Requirements: Please prepare a 16-32 bar cut of a selection in the style of the show. Selections from the show are allowed. Bring sheet music in the appropriate key as an accompanist will be provided. You may be asked to dance so wear comfortable clothes. Bring your headshot and resume. *Please list ALL Rehearsal Conflicts on your Audition Form* NO CONFLICTS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR PERFORMANCES If interested, please apply.
9 roles
A strange, magical storyteller. Often inserts himself into the story, in disguise, to help push the action forward. Vocal range A2-A4
James' mean aunt. A thief and a scoundrel. Shrewd and opportunistic. Very tall and thin. Vocal range F3-D5
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 F3-D5
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 E3-Eb5
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 B2-Gb4
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 B2-G4
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 E3-F5
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 C3-G#4
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