CDF StageDoor Youth Theatre announces auditions for the 2014 production James and The Giant Peach by Roald Dahl. Dramatized by Richard R. George. Directed by Rebecca Yeager
Seeking 15-20 actors ages 7 and up, including 2 adults (1 male, 1 female).
WHEN: Saturday April 5, 3-6pm
WHERE: Children’s Dance Foundation, 1715 27th Ct S, Homewood, 35209 (870-0073)
Synopsis “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. You will see James (as he cleverly gets the Peach out of danger), the wise Old-Green-Grasshopper and the pessimistic Earthworm. You will also see James’ mean Aunt Spiker and cruel Aunt Sponge come to a suitably sticky end. The action is tied together by the Narrator, a storyteller, motivator, emcee and audience friend.” -Dramatic Publishing
Students will audition in two groups. Sign up to audition 3-4:30pm or 4:30-6pm (plan to stay for the entire 90 minutes). Auditions will consist of group warm-up and improvisation and cold readings from the script. Scripts are available at CDF for you to read to help you prepare for the audition.
Rehearsals will be on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-8 pm and Saturdays from 10-1 and will begin May 13. We will not rehearse May 18, 20, or 22. Dress/Technical Rehearsals will be June 14-18.
Performances are June 19, 20, and 21 at 7:30 pm, June 20 at 1pm, and June 22 at 2:30. Call 870-0073 to sign up for an audition time. Please do not audition if you have conflicts with any performance or dress/tech rehearsal. Thank you!
Please note: A production fee of $100 is required of youth actors under 18 years of age who are cast in the show, to help cover costs associated with the following: rehearsal time and supervision, production costs, scripts, two (2) complimentary tickets to the performance and a souvenir t-shirt for the actor to keep.
For more information or to schedule an audition contact CDF at 870-0073 or send an email to: Diane@childrensdancefoundation.org
Available Roles:
James
Mother/Aunt Spiker
Father/Aunt Sponge
Narrator
Little Old Man/Cloud-man/Onlooker
Old-Green-Grasshopper
Silkworm (non-speaking)
Centipede
Spider
Ladybug
Earthworm
Glow-worm
Captain/Cloud-man/Onlooker
First Officer/Cloud-man/Onlooker
Second Officer/Cloud-man/Onlooker
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