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Seeking Kids for "James and the Giant Peach" Show

Princeton Junction, NJ, United States
ID: 577726Exp: 11/26/2024
Description:

Audition for "James and the Giant Peach" Show. Looking for boys and girls. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: A magical peach! An imprisoned boy! Insect friends! An incredible journey! This amazing adventure of James Henry Trotter will fulfill the fantasy of anyone who has ever dreamed of escape. Roald Dahl's story comes hilariously to life in this delightful dramatization that reveals the wickedness of some, the goodness of others, and the indecision encountered by many when they are faced with crises. Additional info: AUDITION PREPARATION: 2-5 Minute kid-friendly monologue (you may perform 2) Resume (please attach to the Audition form) Photo (please attach to the Audition form) Copies of the audition sides will be provided Please complete an Audition Form prior to the day of your audition. PERFORMANCE DATES: Friday, January 31 & February 7, 2025 at 7 pm Saturday, February 1 at 1 pm and 4 pm Sunday, February 2 & 9 at 1 pm and 4 pm Thursday, February 6 at 9:45 am and 11:45 am. Rehearsals will begin shortly after the show is cast during the week of 12/2-12/6. The exact schedule is TBD, but expect rehearsals 1-3 times per week (weekends are a possibility depending on conflicts.) Rehearsals will be a hybrid schedule of 1-day Zoom per week and 1/2 day in-person rehearsal (depending on conflicts). If interested, please apply.

5 roles

JAMESMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Young hero of the story; downtrodden lonely child; he develops into a brave “captain” of the insect band; acts as a narrator too; possible if can emulate or learn an English/British accent

TouristsBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

VisitorsBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Sea CreaturesBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

New York CitizensBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities