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JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH AUDITIONS

Nov 24th - 6pm to 9pm (enter via rear stage door)

Nov 25th - 12pm to 5pm

CALLBACKS - Nov 25th - 6pm - 10pm (rear entry)

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.

Words and Music by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul

Book by Timothy Allen McDonald

Based on the book James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl

James and the Giant Peach is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

 

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

James (any gender) - casting age 13 - 30
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 -Any gender age 25- 60
A strange, magical storyteller.  Often inserts himself into the story, in disguise, to help push the action forward.

Spiker and Sponge - any gender, age 30- 70
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.

Spider - female presenting, age 20- 50
Her husband was killed and eaten by Spiker and Sponge.  She is warm and friendly to James.

Green Grasshopper - male presenting, age 20-60
A wizened character and an excellent musician.  Has his eye on Ladybug.

Centipede - male presenting, age 20-50
An ornery centipede who hates humans, in part because Spiker and Sponge fumigated his family.  Prickly and rude, everyone thinks he is a pest.

Ladybug - female presenting, age 30-60
A motherly ladybug who is respectable and classy, she has a warm, caring heart.  Has her eye on Grasshopper.

Earthworm - any gender, age 25-50
An earthworm who is a bit of a scaredy-cat.  He is neurotic and worried about everything, but is very friendly and brave when called upon.

​Ensemble (4)
Crowd, Karl Kreatour, Reporters, Vagrants, Garden Guild, Bobby-Cops, Willy Wonka, Oompa Loompas, Hollywood Agents, Seagulls, New Yorkers.

16 bars of a song of your choice, that's similar to this show. Sing a Capella, or use a backing track on youtube.

Choreo will be taught.

Cold readings.

Learn one of the below songs for the character you are most interested in.

Landahlord - Right Before Your Eyes - first 2 verses

James - Middle of a moment

Spiker and Sponge - Property of Spiker and Sponge

Spider - Everywhere That You Are (Ladybug's 2 verses)

Grasshopper - Everywhere that you are (Grasshopper 2 verses)

Centipede -  Everywhere that you are (Grasshopper 2 verses)

Ladybug - Everywhere That You Are (Ladybug's 2 verses)

Earthworm - Everywhere that you are (Grasshopper 2 verses)

Ensemble - One of the above

25 Middle of MomentArtist Name
00:00 / 03:09

Middle of A Moment 

1:06 - auditions

2:05 - for callbacks 

8 Property of Spiker and SpongeArtist Name
00:00 / 04:11

Property of Spiker and Sponge

ALICE BY HEART AUDITIONS

Nov 24th - 6pm to 9pm (enter via rear stage door)

Nov 25th - 12pm to 5pm

CALLBACKS - Nov 25th - 6pm - 10pm (rear entry)

young girl takes refuge in a London Tube station during WWII and confronts grief, loss, and love with the help of her favorite book, Alice in Wonderland.

From the Tony® and Grammy® award-winning creators of Spring Awakening, Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik, and co-written by Jessie Nelson (Waitress)

 

Alice by Heart is a touching musical inspired by Alice’s madcap Adventures in Wonderland. As they travel through the tale, Alice by Heart explores the poignancy of first love, coming to terms with loss, and finding the courage to move forward. This world premiere musical encourages us all to celebrate the transformational power of the imagination, even in the harshest of times. For mature actors and audience members.

Staged intimacy, staged violence, depictions of PTSD, illness, death, and war

CASTING:


ALICE SPENCER- 17-25.

Full of questions, wonder, and a tenacious stubbornness when it comes to achieving her goals. Entering a confusing time of transition in her body while trying to survive a distressed situation - living in a tube station, displaced from her family. Possesses a wonderful imagination that allows her to escape her present situation. Strong contemporary pop/rock singing voice.

ALFRED HALLAM  -17-25.

Alice's ailing childhood friend. Alfred contracted tuberculosis while living on the streets and is now being cared for by a small medical staff in the tube station. Doubles as White Rabbit: Attractive, obsessive-compulsive, and a little manic - running from something he doesn't understand. Strong contemporary pop/rock singing voice.

RED CROSS NURSE - 30-45. 

Younger Judi Dench feel. Tough, funny, sultry, and take-charge, she dominates her husband and knows how to get what she wants. Doubles as the Queen of Hearts.

HAROLD PUDDING - 18-35.

A young soldier suffering from shell shock. Manic, funny, charming, and nuts. Doubles as Mad Hatter.

TABATHA - 18-35. 

A dry, mysterious young woman who is mourning the loss of her sister. A survivor. Doubles as the Cheshire Cat.

DODGY - 18-25.

A somewhat flamboyant street urchin with sticky fingers. Doubles as Duchess and Mock Mock Mock Mock Turtle. Drag role, comedic chops required.

CLARISSA -  18-25.

An upper-class young girl who finds herself in the Underground with the rest of the survivors. Doubles as Queen of Diamonds and Mock Mock Mock Turtle.

NIGEL - 18 -25.

A young boy who has been traumatized by the bombs and the loss of his family. Doubles as Dormouse and Knave of Clubs.

ANGUS - 18-25.

A working class youth with a penchant for opium and escapism. Doubles as Caterpillar and Knave of Hearts.

DR. BUTRIDGE - 30 - 45 - doubles as King of Heats/Jabberwocky/Mock Turtle

A song of your choice, that's similar to this show. Contemporary.  Sing A Capella, or, find a backing track on youtube,

Choreo will be taught.

Cold readings.

Learn one of the below for the character you are most interested in.

Alice - West of Words - with duet harmony - whole song

             Still -  whole song

Alfred - West of Words - with duet harmony - whole song

              Still - Alfred as White Rabbit  - whole song

Harold - same as Alfred

 

Red cross Nurse/Queen of Hearts - Same as Alice

Tabatha - Same as Alice

Dodgy - Manage your Flamingoes

Clarissa - Same as Alice

Nigel - Same as Alfred

Angus - Same as Alfred

Dr Buttridge - Brillig Braellig

40 Everywhere that you areArtist Name
00:00 / 03:19

Everywhere that you are.

2 Right Before Your EyesArtist Name
00:00 / 02:58

Right Before Your eyes.

45 Plump and JuicyArtist Name
00:00 / 03:37
14 Shake it upArtist Name
00:00 / 03:34

CALL BACKS ONLY FOR ALICE BY HEART

4. Chillin the Regrets[rebalanced]Artist Name
00:00 / 04:03
13. Isnt It A Trial[rebalanced]Artist Name
00:00 / 02:57
10. Some Things Fall Away[rebalanced]Artist Name
00:00 / 02:05
BrilligArtist Name
00:00 / 02:33

StillArtist Name
00:00 / 02:16
FlamingoesArtist Name
00:00 / 02:24
West f WordsArtist Name
00:00 / 02:19
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