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A Magical Fantasy Adventure for Children of All Ages!
James and the Giant Peach

By Richard George
Adapted from the book by Roald Dahl

Directed by Timothy D. Turner

Student Assistant by Sarah Redmond

Set & Lighting Design by Timothy D. Turner

Lighting Board & Sound Operation by Sarah Redmond

Fly Crew: Casey Marchand, Philadelphia Shoop, Joe Vatter & Julia Vatter

Running Crew: Jaime Downey, Casey Marchand, Philadelphia Shoop, Kala Townsley, Joe Vatter, Julia Vatter & Mitchell Wimberly

Set Construction: Korie Bayne, Patrick Brennon, Rebecca Budzynski, Rachael Cain, Austin Carter, Sylvester Czifrak, David DiManssino, Darien DiMassino, Ted Kirkland, Eric Maier, Jamie Maier, Sean McMahon, Sy & Kate Olsen, Kathleen Parra, Sarah Redmond, Marques Rudd, Hannah Scholl, Jacqueline Scholl, Katie Scholl, Carly Schubert,  Rebekah Sexton, Philadelphia Shoop, Kyle Townsley, Veronica Troxell, Julia Vater and Mitchell Wimberly.

Production by Bay Street Players’ Young Peoples Theater of Eustis, Florida

auditions in January, information below! Medium Cast

Performances on April 21, 2007 @ 7:00 p.m. & April 22, 2007 @ 2 p.m.

            at Historic State Theatre in downtown Eustis at 109 North Bay Street (click for map)

 

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!

 

 

Cast

 

Mother                                     played by Zoe Griffey

Father                                      played by Sean McMahon

Narrators                                 played by Seth Snyder, Ted Kirkland & Zoe Griffey

Aunt Sponge                           played by Veronica Troxell

Aunt Spiker                              played by Kayla Nobles

James Trotter                         played by Sean McMahon

Little Old Man                          played by Ted Kirkland

Crowd Members                     played by Jaime Downey, Casey Marchand, Philadelphia Shoop,

                                                            Kala Townsley, Joe Vatter, Julia Vatter & Mitchell Wimberly

Old-Green Grasshopper         played by Taylor Griffey

Silkworm                                 played by Austin Langford

Centipede                                played by Britni Rains

Spider                                      played by Kyle Townsley

Ladybug.                                 played by Mariah Ely

Earthworm                              played by Jaime Maier

Glow-worm                             played by Matthew Kinnison

Captain                                    played by Kristel Hanke

First Officer                             played by Zoe Griffey

Second Officer                        played by Veronica Troxell

Cloud-Men                               played by Ted Kirkland, Veronica Troxell

 

 

Audition Information 

 

Casting young people currently in grade 6 – grade 12.  Please prepare chosen readings available January 9.  Cold readings possible.  Production is considered a course and a tuition fee will be required.  Some scholarships may be available.

 

            January 17, 2007      

                        4:00 – 6:00 p.m.          The State Theater of Eustis, Florida (click for map)

                        For Young People’s Theater audition information, please call (352) 357-7777

 

            Roles Needed:  All roles available.

 

 

Director Biography

 

Timothy D. Turner has been performing professionally for 27 years in professional & commercial productions, on stage and screen, with celebrities such as Shirley Jones, Rita Moreno & Marvin Hamlisch and groups like Canadian Brass & the King’s Singers.  He has directed and produced theatre, cabarets, stage shows, concerts and film for more than 20 years throughout the continental United States and Europe.  “James and the Giant Peach” marks his 5th production with The Young Peoples Theater and this show marks his 76th production in the area since his relocation to Central Florida in 2001.  He holds a BM in Performance from Millikin University and works as a director, performer, performance coach, clinician, producer, composer, community organizer and writer.  Currently, he resides in Longwood, Florida just north of Orlando, but he travels extensively as a working professional.

 

 

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Production Company Information

 

The 2006-2007 season marks the 31st year of Young People’s Theatre at Bay Street Players in Eustis, Florida. This program was founded by Deborah J. Carpenter, and has been fulfilling the community’s and Lake County’s need for the youth’s theatrical arts. The program introduces children and teens to stagecraft, technical design, costume design, performance skills and methods, and improvisation skills. The youth are privileged to have a theatre as their classroom. They can experience various roles in seasonal shows, both behind the curtain and onstage.   Young People’s Theatre (YPT) gives children grades preschool through high school the opportunity to learn all areas of theatrical techniques, taught by experienced actors and directors. Many topics are covered through the semester and are showcased at the end of the year in a fully staged performance. 

 

 

Roald Dahl’s Official Website

 

http://www.roalddahl.com/