DavisMusical
Theatre
Company
Davis
Monday, September 16, 2024 at 4:30pm
or
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 4:30pm
Callbacks: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 4:00pm
Directed by Megan Richmond
Choreographed by Megan Richmond
Musical direction by Montana Monce
Opens Saturday, November 16, 2024
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.
| Role | Description |
|---|---|
| James | James is the hero of our story, on an epic quest to find a family of his own and gain confidence in himself. |
| 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. |
| Grasshopper | Grasshopper, the leader of the Insects, is ever the optimist and assumes a paternal role in James' life. |
| Ladybug | Ladybug immediately takes on a doting, maternal role in James' life. Should have a regal quality to her. |
| Earthworm | Earthworm is a gentle spirit, although can be a bit of a coward. Luckily, Earthworm gains enough courage to save the day by baiting some gullible seagulls. Earthworm looks at James as a sibling figure. Lots of comedic acting. |
| Spider | Spider is a clever creature who becomes a fun-loving older sibling to James. Should have a spunky personality. |
| Centipede | Centipede may be a bit of grouch, but is ever-loyal to the pack, and by the end of the story, is won over by James. James sees Centipede as that cranky uncle with a heart of gold. |
| Aunt Spiker | Spiker 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. |
| Aunt Sponge | Spiker 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. Sponge is more concerned with finding something to eat. |
| Billy and Bobby Bobby-Cop | Billy and Bobby Bobby-Cop are a perfectly unified pair of cops working for Scotland Yard. This is fun role for two performers who work well together. |
| Matron Nurse | The Matron Nurse runs the Painswick Orphanage, and you definitely get a sense she hasn't had a vacation in years. |
| Ensemble | A large ensemble group which includes the following roles: Mr. & Mrs. Trotter, Karl Kreatour, Doreen Driggles, Violet Funkschmeller, Ridgley Rapscallion, Chris Cryermouth, Ida Walters, Bitsy Botana, Buzz, Jake, Joe, Lucille Van Kooglestein, Bunny Mackenzie the Third, Zoo Crowd, Rhino, Vagrants, Garden Chorus, Reporters, Ladies' Garden Guild, Hollywood Agents, Farm Animals, Oompa Loompas, Angry Crowd, Cruise Ensemble, Sharks, Seagulls, and New Yorkers |