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As Theatre 29 looks toward the anticipated announcement of their 2022-2023 season August 19th, director Katie Fleischman has announced a slight change of plans for the first production of the season.
Due to a conflict of timing, the rights to Schoolhouse Rock Live! previously announced were not released because of a possible professional tour. As a result, Fleischman is excited to announce auditions for “Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach”.
Auditions will still be held Sunday, July 17, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. at the theater at 73637 Sullivan Road in Twentynine Palms.
Fleischman is looking to cast 12-14 performers, including one child performer for the role of James.
All roles are open for audition:
Ladahlord (Male, ages 25-55): A strange, magical storyteller. Often inserts himself into the story, in disguise, to help push the action forward.
James (Male or female, 9-15): 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. A good friend.
Spiker (Female, 30-60): James’ mean aunt. A thief and a scoundrel. Shrewd and opportunistic. Very tall and thin.
Sponger (Female, 30-60): James’ other mean aunt. Also a thief and a scoundrel, but not nearly as bright as her sister. She often has her mind on food.
Spider (Female, 18-35): 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.
Grasshopper (Male, 18-40): A wizened grasshopper who has become human-sized after eating a crocodile tongue. An excellent musician.
Centipede (Male, 18-40): 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.
Ladybug (Female, 30-50): A motherly ladybug who has become human-sized after eating a crocodile tongue. Respectable and classy, she has a warm, caring heart.
Earthworm (Male, 20-50): 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.
Ensemble (2-3 performers, 18+): singing, dancing, and speaking roles, including Crowd, Karl Kreatour, Reporters, Vagrants, Garden Guild, Bobby-Cops, Oompa Loompas, Hollywood Agents, Seagulls, and New
Reporting for Z107.7, this is arts & entertainment reporter Charlie Thomas.
