Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach (2014)
Produced by
Music: Benji Pasek and Justin Paul
Book: Timothy Allen McDonald
Director: Sue Miner
Venue
Previews
November 24 - 26, 2014
Run
November 24th, 2014 – January 4th, 2015
Awards & Nominations
2015 Toronto Theatre Critics Award Winner – Best Supporting Actor in a Musical (Jacob MacInnis)
2015 Dora Award Nominee (Musical Theatre Division) – Outstanding Production, Outstanding Performance – Male (Jacob MacInnis), Outstanding Performance – Ensemble, Outstanding Choreography (Jen Shuber)
Synopsis
In Roald Dahl’s topsy-turvy world, we find young James trapped in a most unfortunate situation. After losing his
parents at a young age, he is placed in an orphanage – only to later be shipped off to live with his nasty and
brutish aunts. Saddled with all of the drudgery in the crude and beastly household, James finds an unexpected
escape from his servitude when he clambers inside a massive peach that has been growing in the backyard.
During his journey in the gigantic piece of fruit, James discovers unexpected friends and eventually makes his
own family. The play has some dark moments at the beginning but it will also prompt young people to think
about what makes a family and who they can trust. By the end, the audience will delight in the come-uppance
of adults who have so egregiously and unfairly mistreated a child. (youngpeoplestheatre.ca)
Cast
| Lana Carillo | Ladybug / Reporter 2 |
| Alessandro Costantini | James |
| Saccha Dennis | Spider / Matron Nurse / Reporter 1 |
| Jacob MacInnis | Earthworm / Bobby Cop / Bitsy Botana |
| Dale Miller | Centipede / Buzz / Mysterious Man |
| Stewart Adam McKensy | Grasshopper / Garden Guild |
| Nicole Robert | Spiker |
| Karen Wood | Sponge |
Creative Team
| Benji Pasek | Music |
| Justin Paul | Music |
| Timothy Allen McDonald | Book |
| Sue Miner | Director |
| Jason Jestadt | Musical Director |
| Jen Shuber | Choreographer |
| Yannik Larivée | Set Designer |
| Robin Fisher | Costume Designer |
| Robin Fisher | Puppet Design |
| Jason Hand | Lighting Designer |
| Michael Laird | Sound Designer |
| Adam Harendorf | Associate Sound Designer |
| Dale Miller | Assistant Director |
| Dale Miller | Associate Musical Director |
| Siobhan Richardson | Fight Director |
Music
| Nick Coulter | Percussion |
| Pat Kilbride | Bass |
Production
| Mike Petersen | Puppet Consultant |
| Kristin McCollum | Stage Manager |
| Emilie Aubin | Assistant Stage Manager |
Staff
| Josh McGill | Head Electrician |
