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  • Shows
    • Current Shows >
      • Rent
      • Bye Bye Birdie Youth Edition
      • Cinderella (Broadway)
      • Cinderella (YOUTH)
    • Past Shows >
      • 2023 >
        • The Odd Couple
        • Murder Mystery: Baby Bump Bingo
      • 2022 >
        • Murder Mystery: Straight Arrow
        • Disney's Descendants
        • James and the Giant Peach JR + Newsies JR
        • Music Man, Jr.
        • I Hate Hamlet
      • 2021 >
        • Matilda
        • Don't Stop Believin'
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        • The Case of the Straight Arrow
        • COVID Cabaret
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PERFORMANCES RESCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 26 & 27 AT 7 PM

If you have tickets for one of the performances that was cancelled on August 20 and 21, simply bring those tickets to one of the performances. Those tickets will be honored at the door and can be used for admission into the theatre.

If you do not have tickets, tickets for each performance will be sold at the Performing Arts Center Box office prior to the show. Box Office opens about 60 min prior to each performance.

children's theatre double feature

August 18 - 21, 2022
Sun Prairie East High School Performing Arts Center
888 Grove Street, Sun Prairie
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

Performances

 August 18 at 7 p.m.
August 19 at 7 p.m.
August 20 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. CANCELLED
August 21 at noon & 4 p.m. CANCELLED
August 26 at 7 p.m.
​August 27 at 7 p.m.

Sun Prairie East High School Performing Arts Center
​888 Grove Street, Sun Prairie WI

tickets

​$16 Adults 
$13 Seniors (55 and over)
$11 Children and Students (with valid ID) 
GENERAL ADMISSION
Online Ticket Sales Closed
Tickets for the remaining performances may be purchased at the door.
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. 

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.

production team & MENTORS

Artistic Directors: Joshua Swalheim, Tessa Wolfe
Intern Program Director: Sara Tetzloff

Producers: Sandy Kintner, Autumn Leonard
Vocal Director:
Colin Loeffler
Choreographer: Joshua Swalheim
Stage Manager: Brooke Vechinski
Set Construction: Jim Wolfe
Scenic Arts: Crystal Gavin
Prop Design: Deb Lohr
Costume Design: Debi Boles
Make-Up Design: to be announced
Lighting Design: Autumn Leonard
​Sound Design: Russ Wolff
Publicity: Mike Schuster
​Program: Frank Peot
Front of House: Dan Presser
Tickets Chair: Betsy Wolfe

CAST

DISNEY'S NEWSIES JR
Calvin P.: Jack
Dalaney L.: Katherine Plumber

Matias F.: Crutchie
Nathan H.: Davey

AJ B.:  Pulitzer 
Leela P.: Medda Larkin

Zachary G.: Wiesel, Governor Teddy Roosevelt
Bree P.: Morris Delancy
​Payton J.: Oscar Delancey
Bart H.: Les

Paris R.: Ada, Newsies Ensemble
Brooks W.: Albert, Newsies Ensemble
Wil H.: Bill, Newsies Ensemble
Rebekah C.: Bunsen, Newsies Ensemble
Logan G.: Buttons, Newsies Ensemble

Rachel G.: Darcy, Newsies Ensemble
Amber C.: Dorothy, Newsies Ensemble
Lily S.: Ethel, Newsies Ensemble
Rebecca E.: Hannah, Newsies Ensemble
Haylie W.: Hazel, Newsies Ensemble

Lailah H.: Jo Jo, Newsies Ensemble
Catherine G.: Muriel, Newsies Ensemble
Klara R.: Nancy, Newsies Ensemble
Clara S.: Olive, Newsies Ensemble

Mari K.: Pat, Newsies Ensemble
Haley R.: Pigtails, Newsies Ensemble
Brianna B.: Police Chief, Newsies Ensemble

Connor W.: Race, Newsies Ensemble
Jackson N.: Romeo, Newsies Ensemble
Alexa S.: Scab 1, Woman, Newsies Ensemble 
Annaliese B.: Scab 2, Newsies Ensemble
Nevaeh P.: Scab 3, Newsies Ensemble
Lyla J.: Seitz, Newsies Ensemble

Rose W.: Snyder, Newsies Ensemble
Jack E.: Specs, Newsies Ensemble
Leah M.: Spot Conlon, Newsies Ensemble

Brock J.: Tommy Boy, Newsies Ensemble
Angel B.: Ensemble

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.
Moses M.: Ladahlord
Evan M.: James
Kiya J.: Aunt Spiker
Caroline J.: Aunt Sponge
Noah F.: Grasshopper
Adele N.: Ladybug
Maya D.: Spider
Micheal M.: Earthworm
Crevan F.: Centipede
Ada U.: Vagrant, Agent, Angry Crowd, New Yorker
Adalei M.: Zoo Crowd, Garden Chorus, Farm Animals/Oompa Loompas, Seagull
Addie O.: Zoo Crowd, Garden Chorus, Farm Animals/Oompa Loompas, Seagull
Addie S.: Karl Kreatour, Garden Chorus, Farm Animals/Oompa Loompas, Seagull
Aiden J.: Billy Bobby-Cop, Agent, Angry Crowd, New Yorker
Anne G.: Bunny Mackenzie, Vagrant, Agent, Angry Crowd
Arabelle B.: Vagrant, Agent, Angry Crowd, New Yorker
Aubree W.: Vagrant, Agent, Angry Crowd, New Yorker
Aubreigh S.: Vagrant, Agent, Angry Crowd, New Yorker
Avery B.: Zoo Crowd, Garden Chorus, Farm Animals/Oompa Loompas, Seagull
Bart H.: Zoo Crowd, Garden Chorus, Farm Animals/Oompa Loompas, Seagull
Blake B.: Bobby Bobby-Cop, Agent, Angry Crowd, New Yorker
Brady J.: Joe, Vagrant, Agent, Angry Crowd
Braylin M.: Zoo Crowd, Garden Chorus, Farm Animals/Oompa Loompas, Seagull
Brynlee S.: Zoo Crowd, Garden Chorus, Farm Animals/Oompa Loompas, Seagull
CallieMay K.: Vagrant, Agent, Angry Crowd, New Yorker
Charlotte H.: Zoo Crowd, Garden Chorus, Farm Animals/Oompa Loompas, Seagull
Colin G.: Zoo Crowd, Garden Chorus, Farm Animals/Oompa Loompas, Seagull
Contessa H.: Zoo Crowd, Garden Chorus, Farm Animals/Oompa Loompas, Seagull
Daragan F.: Vagrant, Agent, Angry Crowd, New Yorker
Delaney E.: Zoo Crowd, Garden Chorus, Farm Animals/Oompa Loompas, Seagull
Dylan M.: Passing Man, Agent, Angry Crowd, New Yorker
Eian B.: Mr. Trotter, Garden Chorus, Farm Animals/Oompa Loompas, Seagull
Eli J.: Jake, Vagrant, Agent, Angry Crowd
Ellie H.: Screaming Woman, Vagrant, Agent, Angry Crowd
Ellie O.: Zoo Crowd, Garden Chorus, Farm Animals/Oompa Loompas, Seagull
Ellyot F.: Willy Wonka, Garden Chorus, Seagull
Estella B.: Violet Funkschmeller, Agent, Angry Crowd, New Yorker



Eva P.: Vagrant, Agent, Angry Crowd, New Yorker
Evaney M.: Vagrant, Agent, Angry Crowd, New Yorker
Fern W.: Lucille, Vagrant, Agent, Angry Crowd
Gabrielle G.: Vagrant, Agent, Angry Crowd, New Yorker
Grace E.:  Ridgley Rapscallion, Agent, Angry Crowd, New Yorker
Grace J.: Mrs. Trotter, Garden Chorus, Farm Animals/Oompa Loompas, Seagull
Grace W.: Doreen Driggles, Agent, Angry Crowd, New Yorker
Greta B.: Zoo Crowd, Garden Chorus, Farm Animals/Oompa Loompas, Seagull
Hailey X.: Zoo Crowd, Garden Chorus, Farm Animals/Oompa Loompas, Seagull
Hannah L.: Vagrant, Agent, Angry Crowd, New Yorker
Hannah Ri.: Zoo Crowd, Garden Chorus, Farm Animals/Oompa Loompas, Seagull
Hannah Ro.: Ida Walters, Farm Animals/Oopma Loompas, Seagull
Hixson K.: Buzz (Lead Agent), Farm Animals/Oopma Loompas, Seagull
Izzy A.: Vagrant, Agent, Angry Crowd, New Yorker
Karianna K.: Zoo Crowd, Garden Chorus, Farm Animals/Oompa Loompas, Seagull
Katie J.: Person with Wallet, Agent, Angry Crowd, New Yorker
Kaylee B.: Zoo Crowd, Garden Chorus, Farm Animals/Oompa Loompas, Seagull
Kendall S.: Vagrant, Agent, Angry Crowd, New Yorker
Laurel J.: Vagrant, Agent, Angry Crowd, New Yorker
Lexi P.: Zoo Crowd, Garden Chorus, Farm Animals/Oompa Loompas, Seagull
Lilly B.: Vagrant, Agent, Angry Crowd, New Yorker
Lyra W.: Passing Woman, Agent, Angry Crowd, New Yorker
Morgan J.: Zoo Crowd, Garden Chorus, Farm Animals/Oompa Loompas, Seagull
Olivia M.: Zoo Crowd, Garden Chorus, Farm Animals/Oompa Loompas, Seagull
Rayna V.: Zoo Crowd, Garden Chorus, Farm Animals/Oompa Loompas, Seagull
Rhea V.: Matron Nurse, Garden Chorus, Farm Animals/Oompa Loompas, Seagull
Rose S.: Bitsy Botana, Farm Animals/Oopma Loompas, Seagull
Sidney W.: Zoo Crowd, Garden Chorus, Farm Animals/Oompa Loompas, Seagull
Wendy K.: Zoo Crowd, Garden Chorus, Farm Animals/Oompa Loompas, Seagull
Zoë B.: Chris Cryermouth, Agent, Angry Crowd, New Yorker




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
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