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James and the Giant Peach Auditions
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July 7, 2010
Auditions Set for "James and the Giant Peach"
Inaugural Stage Co. Production at the Firehouse Arts Center
Pleasanton, Calif. – City of Pleasanton Civic Arts Stage Company will hold auditions for Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach on Sunday, August 8, 2010 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Auditions are open to ages six and older, with teen and adult actors are particularly needed.
In the play, young James lives with his nasty aunts, Spiker and Sponge. One day, a mysterious little man gives him some wiggly green things with magical powers. He accidentally drops them beneath his aunts' peach tree a giant peach begins to grow. Dahl's offbeat humor and unique understanding of a child's perspective make this story very funny and surprising.
Auditions will take place from at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Boulevard in Pleasanton, Calif. Adults and children interested in auditioning must reserve an audition time slot by calling 415-865-4425. Audition packets are available at www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/community/arts/civic-arts. This production will have two casts in order to allow more children to participate.
Rehearsals will be held August 22—October 7, 2010, on Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-9:00 pm. Some additional days may be required.
James and the Giant Peach will be Civic Arts Stage Company's inaugural production at the new Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue in downtown Pleasanton, Calif. Performances will take October 8-10, 13-14 (daytime school performances), and 15-17, 2010 at the Firehouse Arts Center.
Those auditioning will be asked to read from the script and participate in improvisation activities. They are asked to dress comfortably and come prepared to have fun.
James and the Giant Peach is being produced through a partnership between City of Pleasanton Department of Parks and Community Services and San Francisco Shakespeare Festival. Additional information is available at www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/community/arts/civic-arts or by contacting San Francisco Shakespeare Festival at (415) 865-4425, or rennals@sfshakes.org.
