children's theatre double feature
August 18 - 21, 2022
Sun Prairie East High School Performing Arts Center
888 Grove Street, Sun Prairie
Sun Prairie East High School Performing Arts Center
888 Grove Street, Sun Prairie
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Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach JR
Book by Timothy Allen McDonald
Music and Lyrics by Benj Pasek, Justin Paul Based on the book, "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl |
Disney's Newsies JR
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Jack Feldman Book by Harvey Fierstein JR. Script Adaptation by David Simpatico Based on the Disney Film written by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White |
Auditions
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Disney's Newsies JR.
May 23, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. May 24, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m James and the Giant Peach JR.
May 28, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. May 29, 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. All audition sign-up slots are full. Email kidsshow@sunprairiecivictheatre.com to be put on a waiting list.
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SPCT's Summer Children's Theatre is back (and so is the high-school intern program). Youths entering grades 3 through 8 in the fall will have the opportunity to be part of the cast of Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach JR.
Youths entering grades 9 through 12 (and graduating seniors who will be 18 or younger as of August 21) have the opportunity to join the intern program. As part of the program they will help produce James and the Giant Peach JR and also perform in Disney's Newsies JR. All auditions will be held at the SPCT Rehearsal Barn at 550 South Bird Street, Sun Prairie. Rehearsals begin the last week of June. For all the details about how to prepare for auditions and when rehearsals will be held, click to sign up for auditions where you can also select a time and date. Please note, no scheduling conflicts are allowed August 15 - 21. Questions? Email kidsshow@sunprairiecivictheatre.com |
At this time, SPCT does not require production staff, cast, crew, volunteers or audience members to be vaccinated for COVID-19. Those who wish to wear masks are encouraged to do so during auditions, rehearsals, when offstage or watching the show. If guidance and school policies allow, the cast will not be wearing masks on stage during tech week or performances. As such, those joining the cast or crew must be comfortable being near others who are not wearing a mask.
PerformancesAugust 18 at 7 p.m.
August 19 at 7 p.m. August 20 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. August 21 at noon & 4 p.m. Sun Prairie East High School Performing Arts Center
888 Grove Street, Sun Prairie WI |
about the show
The SPCT Children's Theatre Double Feature is truly children's theatre for children by children. The show opens with the delightful adaptation of the classic Roald Dahl story James and the Giant Peach. This musical adventure follows a boy and his insect friends as they embark on a courageous journey across the ocean. All the actors in the show will feature performers going into grades 3 through 8 in the fall. The production roles behind the scenes and backstage are all filled by high-school interns (grades 9 through 12) who are mentored by adults in the role.
Following intermission, audiences will have the opportunity to seize the day with the spirited musical Disney's Newsies JR. Inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City, this is a 60-minute version of the 2012 Broadway Musical, based on the 1992 film, the whole family will enjoy. The cast will feature actors entering grades 9 through 12 in the fall who all helped bring the first act to life behind the scenes in various production roles.
Two fun-filled musicals back-to-back in one family friendly performance.
Performances run about 140 minutes including intermission.
Following intermission, audiences will have the opportunity to seize the day with the spirited musical Disney's Newsies JR. Inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City, this is a 60-minute version of the 2012 Broadway Musical, based on the 1992 film, the whole family will enjoy. The cast will feature actors entering grades 9 through 12 in the fall who all helped bring the first act to life behind the scenes in various production roles.
Two fun-filled musicals back-to-back in one family friendly performance.
Performances run about 140 minutes including intermission.
production team & MENTORS
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Artistic Directors: Joshua Swalheim, Tessa Wolfe & Sara Tetzloff
Producers: Sandy Kintner, Autumn Leonard Vocal Director: Colin Loeffler Choreographer: to be announced Stage Manager: to be announced Set Construction: Jim Wolfe Scenic Arts: to be announced Prop Design: to be announced |
Costume Design: to be announced
Make-Up Design: to be announced Lighting Design: to be announced Sound Design: to be announced Publicity: Mike Schuster Program: Frank Peot Front of House: Dan Presser Tickets Chair: Betsy Wolfe |
CAST
DISNEY'S NEWSIES JR
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AJ B.: Pulitzer
Alexa S.: Scab 1, Woman, Newsies Ensemble Amber C.: Dorothy, Newsies Ensemble Angel B.: Ensemble Annaliese B.: Scab 2, Newsies Ensemble Bree P.: Morris Delancy Brianna B.: Police Chief, Newsies Ensemble Brock J.: Tommy Boy, Newsies Ensemble Brooks W.: Albert, Newsies Ensemble Calvin P.: Jack Catherine G.: Muriel, Newsies Ensemble Clara S.: Olive, Newsies Ensemble Connor W.: Race, Newsies Ensemble Dalaney L.: Katherine Plumber Haley R.: Pigtails, Newsies Ensemble Haylie W.: Hazel, Newsies Ensemble Jack E.: Specs, Newsies Ensemble Jackson N.: Romeo, Newsies Ensemble Klara R.: Nancy, Newsies Ensemble Lailah H.: Jo Jo, Newsies Ensemble |
Leah M.: Spot Conlon, Newsies Ensemble
Leela P.: Medda Larkin Lily S.: Ethel, Newsies Ensemble Logan G.: Buttons, Newsies Ensemble Lyla J.: Seitz, Newsies Ensemble Mari K.: Pat, Newsies Ensemble Matias F.: Crutchie Nathan H.: Davey Nevaeh P.: Scab 3, Newsies Ensemble Paris R.: Ada, Newsies Ensemble Payton J.: Oscar Delancey Rachel G.: Darcy, Newsies Ensemble Rebecca E.: Hannah, Newsies Ensemble Rebekah C.: Bunsen, Newsies Ensemble Rose W.: Snyder, Newsies Ensemble Wil H.: Bill, Newsies Ensemble Zachary G.: Wiesel, Governor Teddy Roosevelt Plus, not appearing on stage but helping as interns with the rest of the cast: Lita E. and Molly M. |
ROALD DAHL'S JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH JR.
to be announced.
Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach JR. and Disney's Newsies JR. are presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com