Local Casting Call: James and the Giant Peach

Ladahlord is a large, authoritative presence: part narrator, part guide, part comic force. This role requires confidence, commanding physicality, and excellent timing. Vocal Range: Bb2–A4. Voice Type: Tenor / Baritone. Movement: Strong. Accent: British (any).

Aunt Spiker is sharp, cruel, and unapologetically theatrical. She thrives on intimidation and sarcasm and should be played boldly without subtlety. This is a larger-than-life villain role with strong comedic bite. Vocal Range: F#3–E5. Voice Type: Mezzo-Soprano. Movement: Moderate. Accent: British (Cockney preferred).

Aunt Sponge is grotesque, indulgent, and gleefully unkind. She contrasts Spiker with physical comedy and exaggerated self-interest. Strong comic instincts and fearless performance choices are key. Vocal Range: F#3–E5. Voice Type: Mezzo-Soprano. Movement: Moderate. Accent: British (Cockney preferred).

Vocal Range: C3–G4. Voice Type: Tenor / Baritone. Movement: Strong. Accent: British. Grasshopper is refined, musical, and poetic. He often brings warmth and lyrical beauty to the group. This role requires strong movement ability and musical sensitivity.

Vocal Range: G3–E5. Voice Type: Mezzo-Soprano. Movement: Moderate. Accent: British. Ladybug is warm, maternal, and supportive. She brings heart and emotional grounding to the insects. We are looking for performers with gentle authority and emotional presence.

Vocal Range: G3–E5. Voice Type: Mezzo-Soprano. Movement: Moderate. Accent: French. Spider is clever, elegant, and expressive. She is a storyteller and creative voice within the group. This role benefits from performers with strong character work and expressive physicality. Audition form: https://

Vocal Range: C3–G4. Voice Type: Tenor / Baritone. Movement: Strong. Accent: British (any). Centipede is loud, brash, and hilariously overconfident. He is a physical, comedic role that requires stamina and strong movement skills. Big choices encouraged.

Vocal Range: C2–A4. Voice Type: Tenor / Baritone. Movement: Strong. Accent: British/Any. Earthworm is anxious, pessimistic, and deeply lovable. This is a highly physical role requiring commitment to movement and character consistency. Strong comedic timing is essential.

The Puppeteers are a group of five strong dancers who will be called upon to execute Bob Fosse-esque choreography and use hand puppets to tell the story of the bugs before their transformation with the giant peach. Movement: Strong.

Also casting for a variety of ensemble roles: Crowd, Karl Kreatour, Reporters, Vagrants, Garden Guild, Bobby-Cops, Willy Wonka, Oompa Loompas, Hollywood Agents, Seagulls, New Yorkers. Movement: Any. Vocal Range: Any. Age: Any.