DMTC - Character Descriptions

Character Descriptions

James and the Giant Peach

Monday, March 6, 2017 at 4:30pm
or
Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 4:30pm

Callbacks: Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 4:30pm

Directed by Scott Daugherty
Choreographed by Krissy Schwerin
Musical direction by Tylen Einweck

Opens Saturday, April 29, 2017

Plot Synopsis

When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that 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. Featuring a wickedly tuneful score and a witty and charming book, this adventurous musical about courage and self-discovery is destined to be a classic.

All Roles Open - any role may be performed by an actor of any gender

Role	Description
Ladahlord	Ladahlord is a mysterious character who seems to have a hand in the magical things that are happening. Though he may seem a bit off, he carefully watches over James, making sure James moves towards to a better life. Ladahlord also serves as a guiding narrator throughout the story.
James	James is the hero of our story, on an epic quest to find a family of his own and gain confidence in himself.
Ladybug	Ladybug immediately takes on a doting, maternal role in James' life.
Grasshopper	Grasshopper, the leader of the Insects, is ever the optimist and assumes a paternal role in James' life.
Spider	Spider is a clever creature who becomes  a fun-loving older sister to James.
Earthworm	Earthworm is a gentle spirit, although he can be a bit of a coward. Luckily, he gains enough courage to save the day by baiting some gullible seagulls. Earthworm looks at James as a brother figure.
Centipede	Centipede may be a bit of grouch, but he is ever-loyal to the pack, and by the end of the story, he's won over by James. James sees Centipede as that cranky uncle with a heart of gold.
Spiker and Sponge	piker and Sponge are the sort of aunts (or monsters) that you fear ever being stuck with. They take James into their home, but  only so that he can be their own personal servant. Spiker is the brains of the operation, and Sponge is more concerned with finding something to eat.
Ensemble	A large ensemble group which includes the following roles: Zoo Crowd, Matron Nurse, Billy and Bobby Bobby-Cop, Vagrants, Garden Chorus, Reporters, Ladies' Garden Guild, Hollywood Agents, Farm Animals, Willy Wonka and Oompa Loompas, Angry Crowd, Cruise ensemble, Sharks, Seagulls, and New Yorkers

Role

Description

Ladahlord

Ladahlord is a mysterious character who seems to have a hand in the magical things that are happening. Though he may seem a bit off, he carefully watches over James, making sure James moves towards to a better life. Ladahlord also serves as a guiding narrator throughout the story.

James

James is the hero of our story, on an epic quest to find a family of his own and gain confidence in himself.

Ladybug

Ladybug immediately takes on a doting, maternal role in James' life.

Grasshopper

Grasshopper, the leader of the Insects, is ever the optimist and assumes a paternal role in James' life.

Spider

Spider is a clever creature who becomes  a fun-loving older sister to James.

Earthworm

Earthworm is a gentle spirit, although he can be a bit of a coward. Luckily, he gains enough courage to save the day by baiting some gullible seagulls. Earthworm looks at James as a brother figure.

Centipede

Centipede may be a bit of grouch, but he is ever-loyal to the pack, and by the end of the story, he's won over by James. James sees Centipede as that cranky uncle with a heart of gold.

Spiker and Sponge

piker and Sponge are the sort of aunts (or monsters) that you fear ever being stuck with. They take James into their home, but  only so that he can be their own personal servant. Spiker is the brains of the operation, and Sponge is more concerned with finding something to eat.

Ensemble

A large ensemble group which includes the following roles: Zoo Crowd, Matron Nurse, Billy and Bobby Bobby-Cop, Vagrants, Garden Chorus, Reporters, Ladies' Garden Guild, Hollywood Agents, Farm Animals, Willy Wonka and Oompa Loompas, Angry Crowd, Cruise ensemble, Sharks, Seagulls, and New Yorkers