James and the Giant Peach Jr! 

Four Point Middle School’s Falcon Theatre

production of

Words and Music by 

Benj Pasek and Justin Paul

Book by 

Timothy Allen McDonald

Based on the Book 

James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl

 SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS

*No intermission during this performance. The duration of the show is ~1hr*

Right Before Your Eyes................................................... Ladahlord, James, Insects,

........................................................................................... Spiker, Sponge, Company

On Your Way Home........................................................................................... James

Right Before Your Eyes (Reprise #1)......................................................... Ladahlord        

     Property of Spiker and Sponge....................................... Spiker, Sponge, Vagrants,

............................................................................ James, Billy and Bobby Bobby-Cop,

..................................................................... Doreen Driggles, Violet Funkschmeller,

............................................. Ridgley Rapscallion, Chris Cryermouth, Matron Nurse

Right Before Your Eyes (Reprise #2)......................................................... Ladahlord

     Shake It Up............................................ Ladahlord, James, Garden Chorus, Insects

     Shake It Up (Reprise).......................................... Ladahlord, James, Garden Chorus

There’s Money On That Tree........................................ Spiker, Sponge, Ida Walters,

................................................................................... Bitsy Botana, Buzz, Reporters,

.................................................................  Ladies’ Garden Guild, Hollywood Agents,

On Your Way Home (Reprise)........................................................................... James

     Our Adventure Begins!.................................................... Ladahlord, James, Insects,

.................................................................................. Willy Wonka, Oompa-Loompas,

.................................................................................... Spiker, Sponge, Farm Animals

Floatin’ Along.................................................... Grasshopper, Ladybug, Earthworm,

........................................................................................... Spider, James, Centipede

Floatin’ Along (Reprise) ................................... Grasshopper, Ladybug, Earthworm,

........................................................................................... Spider, James, Centipede

A Getaway for Spiker and Sponge.................................................... Spiker, Sponge,

................................................................... Angry Crowd, Billy and Bobby Bobby-Cop

Everywhere That You Are ..................................................... Ladybug, Grasshopper,

....................................................................................................... Spider, Earthworm

Right Before Your Eyes (Reprise #3)......................................................... Ladahlord

I Got You............................................................... Spiker, Sponge, Cruise Ensemble

Plump and Juicy....................................... Earthworm, Spider, Centipede, Ladybug,

................................................................................... Grasshopper, James, Seagulls

Right Before Your Eyes (Reprise #4)......................................................... Ladahlord

Empire State/The Attack.................................................... Ladahlord, New Yorkers,

.................................................................................... Screaming Woman, Joe, Jake,

.............................................. Lucille Van Kooglestein, Bunny Mackenzie the Third,

............................................................................................................. Spiker, Sponge

Welcome Home..................................... James, Grasshopper, Ladybug, Centipede,

.................................................................. Earthworm, Spider, Ladahlord, Company

PRODUCTION: STAFF

Producer, Director, Choreographer…...…………………………………...….. Ms. Zoe Ashton

Music Direction ………….…………………………………………...………  Mr. Kelly Danley

Choreographer for “Shake it Up” ……………….…………………...………… Jessica Foster

PRODUCTION: STUDENTS

Stage Manager: Archer Jones

Lighting Designer/ Lead Operator: Emily Hays

Sound Designer/ Operator: Emery Metersky

Head Costume Designer and Curator:  Savannah Loggins

Head Makeup & Hair Technician: Mary Eizraelov

Assistant Makeup & Hair Technicians: Anisa Habibnia and Regina Mendoza

Curtains: Anika Hudson

Puppet Technician: Carys Werland 

Production Crew and Technical/Backstage Crew:
Production Crew: Giorgia Pasqui, Carys Werland, Jocelyn Hunter, Mary Eizraelov, Sarai Valenzuela, Anika Hudson, Lemon Wood, Savannah Loggins, Emily Hays, Archer Jones, Avery White. 

Backstage Crew: Carys Werland, Sarai Valenzuela, Aleijah Wilkerson.

Special thanks to all of the parents, guardians, teachers, coaches, and other support staff who have made this production possible!

LISD Superintendent: Bruce Gearing, Ed.

LISD Fine Arts Director, Music and Performing Arts: Mike Howard 

LISD Fine Arts Director, Visual and Performing Arts: Megan Liles  

LISD Fine Arts Administrative Assistant: Faith Wager

LISD Fine Arts Bookkeeper: Linda James

 FPMS Principal: Steve Crawford

 FPMS Assistant Principals: Dr. Anne Ballou-Bates, Kelly Landcaster, and Chess Long

FPMS Administrative Assistant to the Principal: Kim Gogulski 

 FPMS Bookkeeper: Jennifer Werland

Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International, New York, NY

(212) 541-4684 mtishows.com

 CAST

Ladahlord: Leyla Oksuzler 

James: Ava Weaver 

Ladybug: Audrey Taylor

Grasshopper: Mercer Few

Spider: Madison Tran 

Centipede: JJ Croxton

Earthworm: Powell Jacob 

Spiker: Maddie Adams

Sponge: Bambi Nevipur 

Matron Nurse: Arseniia Kobzeva 

Mr. Trotter: Mrs. Wells 

Mrs. Trotter: Athena Howell 

Rhino (puppet): Carys Werland 

Karl Kreatour: Roberto Cintron 

Passing Person: Ryan Geras

Man (with wallet): Roberto Cintron

Billy Bobby-Cop: Catherine Chacon Orochena 

Bobby Bobby-Cop: Mary Eizraelov 

Doreen Driggles: Layla Serhus 

Violet Funkschmeller: Athena Howell 

Ridgley Rapscallion: Pedro Medeles Rodriguez

Chris Cryermouth: John Dubose 

Male Spider (puppet): Carys Werland 

Ida Walters: Arseniia Kobzeva

Bitsy Botana: Neveah Screen

Buzz: John Dubose

Willy Wonka: Catherine Chacon Orochena

Screaming Woman: Grace Wells

Jake: Neveah Screen 

Joe: Pedro Medeles Rodriguez

Lucille Van Kooglestein: Arseniia Kobzeva 

Bunny Mackenzie the Third: Grace Wells 

Zoo Crowd: Arseniia Kobzeva, Layla Serhus, Catherine Chacon Orochena. 

Vagrants: Layla Serhus, Athena Howell, Pedro Medeles Rodriguez, John Dubose. 

Ladies’ Garden Guild: Layla Serhus, Mary Eizraelov, Grace Wells, Athena Howell, 

Garden Chorus: Grace Wells, Pedro Medeles Rodriguez, Neveah Screen, Mary Eizraelov, Athena Howell, Layla Serhus, John Dubose

Reporters: Ryan Geras, Roberto Cintron, Catherine Chacon Orochena, Pedro Medeles Rodriguez

Angry Crowd: Neveah Screen, Mary Eizraelov, John Dubose, Layla Serhus, Roberto Cintron, Grace Wells, Arseniia Kobzeva, Catherine Chacon Orochena, Athena Howell, Pedro Medeles Rodriguez, 

Oompa-Loompas: John Dubose, Neveah Screen, Mary Eizraelov

Farm Animals: Athena Howell, Arseniia Kobvzeva, Ryan Geras, Layla Serhus, Grace Wells

Sharks: Roberto Cintron, Arseniia Kobzeva, Grace Wells, Ryan Geras

Seagulls: John Dubose, Layla Serhus, Catherine Chacon Orochena, Pedro Medeles Rodriguez, Neveah Screen, Mary Eizraelov

Cruise Ensemble: Arseniia Kobzeva, Layla Serhus, Catherine Chacon Orochena. 

New Yorkers: Ryan Geras, John Dubose, Layla Serhus, Catherine Chacon Orochena, Athena Howell, Mary Eizraelov, Arseniia Kobzeva, Grace Wells, Roberto Cintron, Pedo Medeles Rodriguez, Neveah Screen

BIOS

MADISON ADAMS (Spiker) is a 6th grader at Four Points Middle School. She is involved in Band, Pep Squad and Theater at school. Previous performance credits include Nothing for Christmas (multiple roles). Madison would like to dedicate this performance to my family but mainly my dog Willow and thank them all for supporting and loving me.

CATHERINE CHACÓN (Billy-Bobby Cop, Willy Wonka, and ensemble) is a 7th grader at Four Points Middle School. She is involved in band, and is a member of the FPMS basketball, cross country, and track and field teams. This is her first musical aside from elementary school plays. She's really good at playing the euphonium. She would like to give a special thanks to her mom and dad, and all the theater friends who convinced her to join the musical.

ROBERTO CINTRON JR. (Ensemble) is a 7th grader at Four Points Middle School. At school, he participates in tech theatre and on-level theatre, and enjoys art. His previous show credits include Beauty and the Beast JR (Maurice), and he’s worked backstage as a stage manager, sound, and rigging curtains for various Falcon Theatre productions. He loves being on stage and being involved in theatre, and he hopes you all enjoy the show! 

JJ CROXTON (Centipede) is a 7th grader at Four Points Middle School. He is involved in Athletics and Theater at school. previous performance credits Beauty and the Beast Jr. (ensemble) Peter/Wendy (Smee). JJ would like to dedicate this performance to Millie, dad, and Mom, and would like to give a special thanks to Josh Koval, Anika Hudson , Ms. Ashton, and Madison Tran for being so supportive and an overall shout out to the cast and crew for making this show feel like home.

JOHN DUBOSE (Chris Cryermouth/Vagrants,Garden Chorus, Buzz, Oompa-Loompa, Angry Crowd, Seagull, New Yorker) is an 8th grader at Four Points Middle School and this is John's first major performance. John would like to thank Ms. Ashton, his family, the amazing cast and crew of James and the Giant Peach Jr. and finally everyone in the audience.  Thank you for coming and supporting Four Points Middle School theater.

MARY EIZRAELOV (Ensemble, head of makeup/hair) is a 7th grader at Four Points Middle School. She is a member of the school band, advanced theatre, and athletics. Her previous roles include Beauty and the Beast Jr (Ensemble), The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (Augusta Twiller), Twelfth Night (Ensemble/Lady of the Court). Mary was the head of makeup for the UILOAP Peter/Wendy. 

MERCER FEW (Grasshopper) is a 7th grader at Four Points Middle School. He is involved in athletics and band at school. Previous performance credits include The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (Brom), and Beauty and the Beast Jr. (Shepherd). Mercer would like to dedicate this performance to Ms. Ashton, and thank his mom for giving birth to him so he can do this. 

RYAN GERAS (Ensemble) is a 7th grader at Four Points Middle School. She is involved in Majestics and theater at school. Ryan was also part of the ensemble in Beauty in the Beast. Ryan would like to dedicate this performance to her brother, Xander. He always encourages her to try new things and is supportive. Ryan would also like to thank her dogs because they put up with her never taking them on walks.

ANISA HABIBNIA (Assistant Hair & Makeup Technician) is a 6th grader at Four Points Middle School. She is involved in the 6th grade fall semester intro to theater class and creative writing at school. Anisa would like to thank her parents for supporting her throughout this role.

EMILY HAYS (Lighting Operator): is a 7th grader at Four Points Middle School. She is involved in Theatre and Band at school. Previous performance credits include Beauty and the Beast (Tech crew) and Peter Wendy (Sound operator). Emily would like to dedicate this performance to Gioriga Pasqui, and thank my mom for letting me be apart of this.

ANIKA HUDSON (Curtains) is a 7th grader at Four Points Middle School. At school, she is involved in theatre, choir, and athletics. This is her first time working on tech crew for a production, and this is her first ever musical! She would like to dedicate her work in the musical to her grandma because she loves and misses her very much. Anika would like to thank JJ and Sarai for getting her involved with the musical, and for always being so nice and cool. 

JOCELYN HUNTER (Production Crew) is an 8th grader at Four Points Middle School. she is involved in choir at school. Previous performance credits include Region choir, and the Felix Falcon Variety Show (6th grade) . Jocelyn Hunter would like to dedicate this performance to her parents, and thank Ms. Ashton for letting her become apart of this musical.

POWELL JACOB (Earthworm) is a 7th grader at FPMS. At school, he’s involved in advanced theatre, band, and athletics. His previous performance credits include Twelfth Night (Priest), Peter/Wendy (Peter), The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (Ichabod), Beauty and the Beast Jr. (Cogsworth), and Moana (Maui). He would like to dedicate his performance to his little brother because he’s really cool (if he wants to be). Powell would like to thank Ms. Ashton for putting him in the show. 

ARCHER JONES (Stage Manager) is an 8th grader at Four Points Middle School. he is involved in Advanced Theatre, Tech Theatre, and Multimedia Productions at school. This is his first time in the tech crew for a production, but previous performance credits include Legally Blonde JR (Professor Callahan), Virginia (George Beever), and Beauty & The Beast JR (Ensemble/Production Crew). Archer would like to thank everyone in the play for their hard work over the past few months, especially his good friends, new and old, who supported him and others during production.

ARSENIIA KOBZEVA (Ida Walters, Lucille Van Kooglestein, Angry Crowd, Farm Animal, Shark, Cruise Ensemble, Zoo Crowd) is a 6th grader at Four Points Middle School. She is involved in  Dance and Band at school. Previous performance credits include One time Before New Year (Dog). She would like to dedicate this performance to her friends, and thank Ms. Ashton, and friends for making it possible and being at her side.

SAVANNAH LOGGINS (Head Costume Designer and Curator) is an 8th grader at Four points Middle School. She is involved in theatre and art at school. Savannah 

has not been involved in any other plays or performances. This is her first semester in theatre. She would like to thank her teachers for being encouraging, and letting  her be a part of this performance,  and her dad, aunt and uncle for being motivational.

PEDRO MEDELES RODRIGUEZ (Ensemble) is a 7th grade student at FPMS. Right now he is playing in the ensemble in the play James and the Giant Peach. He is 13 years old and speaks spanish. His previous shows include Twelfth Night (Antonio), and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (schoolboy) And is in the symphonic band and plays the french horn. Pedro would like to thank 

all his family and support.

REGINA MENDOZA (Assistant for Makeup/Hair) is a 6th grader at FPMS. She is a part of theatre, pep squad, and art. This is her first Falcon Theatre Production.  She is thrilled to apply her passion to makeup design and artistry to the characters in this show. 

EMERY METERSKY (Pound design/operator) is a 6th grader at Four Points Middle School. She is involved in dance, band and theatre at school. Emery would like to dedicate this performance to William Shakespeare, and thank Ms. Ashton for inspiring her to have more confidence in herself and expressing herself into her work. 

OFRI NEVIPUR (Sponge): Is an 8th grader at FPMS. She is 13 and she loves singing and theatre and participating in all kinds of roles in plays. She also likes painting and drawing, basically most arts. Her previous shows include Twelfth Night (Sir Toby Belch),  The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (Old Woman), and Beauty and the Beast (Belle). She says that a big part of reasoning to participate in plays is to socialize and meet new friends and get to know more people personally which she LOVES, and she gets to be myself around the cast. 

LEYLA OKSUZLER (Ladahlord) is an 8th grader at FPMS this is her 26th show. She is a part of the NJHS (National Junior Honors Society) at FPMS and is a member of the basketball team. Some of her most memorable shows include; Beauty and the Beast (Lumiere), Matilda (Trunchbull), Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night (Viola), and Trial of the Wicked Witch (Evil Step Mother defense attorney). Leyla would like to thank her Mother, Father, and Sister Sevil for giving her an amazing support system. She would also like to thank the program at ZACH for giving her opportunity to expand her skill set and explore the world of theatre. Lastly she would like to thank J-Lo for inspiring Puerto Rican girls everywhere!

GIORGIA PASQUI (Production Crew) Is a 7th grader at Four points middle school. Previous Backstage help for FPMS in: Beauty and the Beast Jr. Giorgia would like to thank Calli Raby, and Emily Hays, for inspiring (forcing) me to join the productions of FPMS. Big thanks to Ms. Ashton for granting me the opportunity to help with this production. 

NEVAEH SCREEN (Ensemble) is a 6th grader at Four Points Middle School. She is involved in theatre, choir, chess club, and pep squad. Her previous shows include: The Lion King (baby Simba). Outside of school she loves to dance, and jump around her living room. She wants to dedicate her formance to her grandma for always making her happy and supporting her. Nevaeh wants to thank Ms. Ashton for putting her in the show and for being nice! 

AUDREY TAYLOR (Ladybug) is an eighth grader at Four Points Middle School. She is involved in Advanced Theatre and Majestics at school, and she is a member of the Zach North Musical Theatre and Zach North Acting Company performing groups. Audrey fell in love with performing in preschool and has enjoyed every opportunity she has had since. Previous performance credits include: Twelfth Night (Curio), Peter/Wendy (Mrs. Darling), Sleepy Hollow (Lady Van Tassel), Believe, Hope, Typecast (Willow), Beauty and the Beast (narrator and ensemble), Ten Reasons Not to be a Pirate, and Descendants, Jr. (Doug). Audrey would like to dedicate this performance to her family and friends for their constant love and support, and she would like to thank Ms. Ashton and the entire cast and crew for such a wonderful experience.

MADISON TRAN (Spider) is a 7th grader at Four Points Middle School and is involved in basketball and cross country at school. FPMS show credits include: Twelfth Night (Sir Andrew), Peter Wendy (Mermaid), Beauty and the Beast JR ( Narrator 3). Madison would like to dedicate this performance to Ms. Ashton as she is an amazing director and does much for the students and the entire cast and crew, and making the show happen. A special thanks to Laufey, Beabadoobea, Stray Kids, and P1harmony for making my favorite music ever and helping me through my homework while she listens to their songs. Another special thanks to Barton Creek Mall for being the place where she goes whenever she’s bored, it really lets her stress out by letting her shop!

SARAI VALENZUELA (Production Crew) is a 7th grader at Four Points Middle School. She is involved in Track & Field, she served as a manager for the 7th grade Girl’s Basketball team and is involved in Fine Arts at school. Sarai would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her endeavors and her teachers and various FPMS staff for giving her opportunities to get involved with her peers and this production.

AVA WEAVER (James) is a 7th grader at Four Points Middle School. She is included in the FPMS trombone section, and is excited to be in advanced theater. Ava has been in 7 Musicals including James and the Giant Peach.  Some of her previous favorites include Moana (Moana), and Descendants (Mal). Ava would like to dedicate this performance to her parents, and thank her siblings for their ongoing encouragement.

GRACE WELLS (Ensemble) is in 6th grade. She has been in multiple theatre productions. Like, Peter Windy (Wendy, understudy), The Greatest Showman (Caroline), Acting 101. Thank you Ms Ashton for letting me be in James and the Giant Peach.

CARYS WERLAND (puppeteer, production crew, tech crew) is a 7th grader at Four Points Middle School. She is a part of athletics, band, and advanced theatre. Her previous show credits include The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (Heer Kessing) and Twelfth Night (Molvolio). This is the second year she’s done production and tech crew for the school musical, and the first time she’s puppeteering for a show. 

AVERY WHITE (production crew) is an 8th grader at FPMS. While in middle school she’s been an active member of advanced theatre for two years. Her previous show credits include Beauty and the Beast JR (Mrs. Potts), The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (Dame Van Wart), and Twelfth Night (Maria). This is her first time on a production crew for a middle school musical. 

ALEIJAH "LEIJH" WILKERSON (Production crew) is a 7th grader at Four Points Middle School. They are involved in the Felix Falcon Variety Show at school. Previous performance credits include technical theater and on-level theater. Aleijah would like to dedicate this performance to their family, and thank Ms. Ashton for being a good director and teacher.

LEMON WOOD (Production Crew) is an 8th grader at Four Points Middle School. They were involved in Legalƒly Blond The Musical at school. Previous performance credits include Legally Blond The Musical (props). Lemon would like to dedicate this performance to Matthew Armour, and thank Archer for getting me through all of middle school, and being there for me as one of my best friends.

PRODUCTION STAFF BIOS

MS. ZOË ASHTON (Director) is the theatre director at Four Points Middle School. She is a graduate of Texas State University (2021). While obtaining her BFA and teaching certification early education - 12th grade, she was a Teaching Artist at the ZACH Theatre Performing Arts School from 2017-2019. Ms. Ashton has also worked as an assistant director for the Texas State University Shakespeare Ensemble, lead by TXST faculty Nick Lawson. During the 2021-2022 school year she taught and directed at a high school in Killeen ISD and now she's been happily teaching at Four Points Middle School since the 2022-2023 school year. Ms. Ashton is overjoyed to be producing and directing one of her favorite stories and bringing it to the FPMS stage! She wants to thank Mr. Danley and Jessica Foster for helping her bring this show to the stage. Ms. Ashton dedicates this production to her lovely students, THE Roald Dahl for writing and illustrating such a wonderfully touching story, and most importantly her fiance for all the unconditional love and support! 

MR. KELLY DANLEY (Music Director)

JESSICA FOSTER (Choreographer)  is a 9th grader at Vandegrift High School. Previous FPMS credits are Legally Blonde Jr (Elle's understudy), Virginia (Actor 5), and Beauty and the Beast Jr (Belle). RPST show credits are Peter Pan Jr (Lydia) and Frozen Jr (Bulda). VHS credits are A Doll's House (Ensemble) and The Little Mermaid Jr (Seahorse). She's so grateful for the opportunity to continue to be a part of the FPMS theatre community and excited to choreograph her first musical. She'd like to thank Ms. Ashton for the opportunity, her parents for always supporting her, and Audrey for being an awesome best friend.

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