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Auditions are open to any 6, 7, and 8th graders!
Students may go to audition on any of the days. There is one audition day at each school (CMSE, CMSW, PRMS), and students can go to the one at their school, or a different school if that works better in their schedule.
You do not need to prepare anything for auditions. We will learn a song together, and then small groups will come in to the room to sing and say a few lines. Students can leave as soon as their audition is over, but be prepared to stay the whole time in case your group is called later in the process.
After all initial auditions are over, we will hold "callbacks." Callbacks are only for students we need to see more from. If you are not asked to come to callbacks, this does NOT mean you are not in the show! Callbacks will take place Monday, Dec. 8, after school until 6pm at CMSE.
Character Breakdown
Character Breakdown
James
James is the hero of our story, on an epic quest to find a family of his own and gain confidence in himself.
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: G#3
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.
Vocal range top: Gb5
Vocal range bottom: G3
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.
Vocal range top: F#5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Grasshopper
Grasshopper, the leader of the Insects, is ever the optimist and assumes a paternal role in James life.
Vocal range top: F#5
Vocal range bottom: A3
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.
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Spiker and 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. Spiker is the brains of the operation, and Sponge is more concerned with finding something to eat.
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: F3
Ladybug
Ladybug immediately takes on a doting, maternal role in James life.
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Vagrants
The Vagrants, including Doreen Driggles, Ridgley Rapscallion, Violet Funkschmeller, and Chris Cryermouth are an ensemble of have-nots to support Spiker and Sponge s treacherous plans. These ensemble roles are important for making up the world of the musical. The Passing Man, Man (with wallet) and Passing Woman all have featured moments where they fall victim to Spiker and Sponge.
Spider
Spider is a clever creature who becomes
a fun-loving older sister to James.
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Matron Nurse
The Matron Nurse runs the Painswick Orphanage, and you definitely get a sense she hasn't had a vacation in years.
Sharks And Seagulls
Reporters
New Yorkers
New Yorkers, including the Screaming Women, Lucille Van Kooglestein, Bunny Mackenzie The Third, Jake and Joe all witness the peach land directly on the Empire State Building and are sent into a panic!
Zoo Crowd
Mr. Trotter, Mrs. Trotter, Karl Kreatour and the Zoo Crowd are all part of James nightmare.
Farm Animals, Willy Wonka And Oompa-Loompas
Farm Animals, Willy Wonka and Oompa-Loompas are all in harm s way as the peach outgrows its stem and rolls towards the ocean.
Hollywood Agents
The Hollywood Agents, led by Buzz, jump in on the success of the growing peach with movie and Broadway deals for Spiker and Sponge.
Billy and Bobby Bobby-Cop
Billy and Bobby Bobby-Cop are a perfectly unified pair of cops working for Scotland Yard.
Ladies
Bitsy Botana and the rest of the Ladies Garden Guild are in flowery frocks and hats, intent on having Spiker and Sponge give the keynote speech at their conference.
Cruise Ensemble
The Cruise Ensemble are various vacationers en route to New York with Spiker and Sponge.
Garden Chorus
The Garden Chorus comes to life in Shake It Up as Ladahlord mixes a magical potion.
Angry Crowd
The Angry Crowd is in search of the amazing giant peach, but they quickly turn into an angry mob when the peach is nowhere to be found.
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