James - London Nesbitt

Ladahlord - Nicole Lawrence

Grasshopper - Nik Kwiecinski*

Lady Bug - Maia Fetter

Spider - Asher Joan Dumoran

Earthworm - Ethan Rogers

Centipede - Bailey Weir

Spiker - Logan Nardi

Sponge - Jordan Harris

Chorus - Emmy Cook (u/s Lady Bug & Earthworm), Ken Herndon (u/s Spider & Centipede), Matthew Kennedy (u/s Grasshopper), Autumn McCullough (u/s James)

* = Professional Actor Mentor

Director - Robert Arbaugh, MFA

Music Director - Kim Gnagey

Asst. Director - Rebekah Graham

Choreographer - Lauren Coleman

Stage Manager - Rebekah Graham

Asst. Stage Managers - McKeighla Saxinger, Savannah Taylor-Banks, Ken Herndon

Scenic Designer - Robert Arbaugh, MFA

Technical Director - Eric Niece

Master Carpenter - Michael Collins, MFA

Construction Crew - Logan Blankenship, Emmy Cook, Asher Dumoran, Maia Fetter, Nathan Freundl, Jordan Harris, Ken Herndon, Matthew Kennedy, Nicole Lawrence, Autumn McCullough, London Nesbitt, Ethan Rogers, Nate Stoutermire, Bailey Weir, Keimon Williams

Prop Designer - Eric Niece

Costume Designer - Rachel Arbaugh

Dresser - Logan Nardi

Costume Crew - Nicole Lawrence, Bailey Weir, London Nesbitt, Emmy Cook, Asher Dumoran, Autumn McCullough, Matthew Kennedy, Maia Fetter

Lighting & Sound Designer - Eric Niece

Sound Board Op - Eric Niece

Light Board Op - Nathan Freundl

Lighting Crew - Logan Blankenship, Emmy Cook, Nathan Freundl, Ken Herndon, Matthew Kennedy

Stagehand - Khalil Dent

Production Manager - Rachel Corp

Marketing and Publicity - Rachel Corp, McKeighla Saxinger, Emmy Cook

Artistic Director - Robert Arbaugh, MFA

Box Office Manager - Rachel Corp

House Manager - McKeighla Saxinger

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From Childhood, I have always been a huge fan of Roald Dahl. I loved getting lost in the stories of Willy Wonka, Witches, The BFG, Matilda and of course James and the Giant Peach. I loved the world he created. His dark, yet comic, moody tales sprinkled with beautifully warm underlying messages were preparing me to be the artist I have become. In my formative years he was shaping my personal artistic aesthetic. Dark and Moody! SO when choosing this year's musical, of course, I leaped at the chance to direct one of my favorite Dahl tales. However, the production has been so much more than just a celebration of a favorite childhood author. In a world full of division and hate, this whimsical story brings an unlikely group together to create a beautiful diverse family. With love, this family conquers hate, division, prejudice and the impossible . . . AND with love, so can we! Sooo . . . Our RU Theatre family invites you into our wacky family to celebrate this quirky author's tale. We hope you love watching it as much as we have loved creating it!

We are excited to invite you to our 2023-2024 Season! Get ready for a fantastical musical, a Christmas Sing-along, a night of one-acts and music , and a murder mystery! Visit the box office to sign up for RU Theatre & Music email updates and be the first to know when tickets are on sale.

Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach | November 9-12, 16-19

RU Ready for Christmas? | December 6 & 7

They Love Me (Not) A (un)Valentine’s Cabaret: An Evening of Songs and Plays (not) About Love | February 15-18

And Then There Were None | April 11-14, 18-21

Shakespeare Upon Avon | TBA