[Capdist-auditions] Auditions for the musical James and the Giant Peach TYA

[Michael Ciaravella]

TROY CIVIC THEATRE AND LIGHTS UP PRODUCTIONS PRESENT:
AUDITIONS FOR THE NEW MUSICAL: 'JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH'

James and the Giant Peach TYA
Book by  Timothy Allen McDonald
<http://www.mtishows.com/show_detail.asp?showid=000348#>
Music and Lyrics by  Benj Pasek
<http://www.mtishows.com/show_detail.asp?showid=000348#> and Justin Paul
<http://www.mtishows.com/show_detail.asp?showid=000348#>
Based on the book *James and the Giant Peach* by Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl's *James And The Giant Peach* is now a Theatre for Young
Audiences musical for the whole family to enjoy! Featuring a wickedly
tuneful score by the TONY Award-nominated team of Pasek and Paul (*Dogfight*
 and *A Christmas Story the Musical*) and a curiously quirky book by
Timothy Allen McDonald (*Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka*, *The Musical Adventures
Of Flat Stanley*), critics rave *James And The Giant Peach* is a
"masterpeach!"

When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit
tree, he discovers a magic potion which 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.

A delightfully offbeat adaptation of the classic Roald Dahl adventure, the
creative possibilities with* James And The Giant Peach* are endless. Actors
will love playing the outlandish characters and performing brand new
material from one of Broadway's hottest duos.

AUDITIONS:

Auditions will be held on Saturday, 6/27/15 - 2pm and Tuesday, 6/30/15 -
7pm at the Italian Community Center of Troy, NY, 1450 5th Avenue, Troy NY
12180. (Use the door on the right, and take the elevator to the second
floor.)

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

Those auditioning should prepare to sing 16-32 bars of music from a
Broadway musical. An accompanist will be provided.. No a capella auditions,
please.

SHOW DATES:
Show dates will run from August 14 to August 23rd, 2015 with additional
dates possible. This is a mini-tour show, so there will be performances at
several locations throughout the Capitol Region. For additional specifics,
please contact info at troycivic.org.

ROLES:

Ladahlord - A strange, magical storyteller. Often inserts himself into the
story, in disguise, to help push the action forward.
Male, Any Age
Range: A2 - A4

James - 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.
Male, 7-15 yrs old
Range: C4 - G5

Spiker - James' mean aunt. A thief and a scoundrel. Shrewd and
opportunistic. Very tall and thin.
Female, 30-60 yrs old
Range: F3 - D5

Sponge -  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.
Female, 30-60 yrs old
Range: F3 - D5

Spider - 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.
Female, 20-40 yrs old
Range: E3 - Eb5

Green Grasshopper - 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.
Male, 20-40 yrs old
Range: B2 - Gb4

Centipede - 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.
Male, 20-40 yrs old
Range: B2 - G4

Ladybug -  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.
Female, 30-60 yrs old
Range: E3 - F5

Earthworm - 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.
Male, 25-50 yrs old
Range: C3 - G#4

Ensemble - Assorted

Production Staff:
Director: Andrew Higgs
Producer: Michael J. Ciaravella
Musical Director: Brian Cerny

Please forward all questions to info at troycivic.org.

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