MEEKER | The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council (MACC) Center Stage Youth Theatrical Group will conduct tryouts for “James and the Giant Peach, Jr.” on Friday, Aug. 30 at 1 p.m. at the Heritage Culture Center at 517 Park Ave.
MACC President Nancy Richardson announced that tryouts are open to children in grades 3-8. A $20 fee per participant is required.
Rehearsals begin Sept. 3 and will be held each week until production on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8 p.m.; Fridays 10 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Show dates in November to be determined.
This delightful musical is the 10th youth musical production since the series was created by MACC in 2010 and introduces the wonderful world of the performing arts to aspiring young actors of the community. No prior experience is required and all are welcome.
Based on one of Roald Dahl’s most poignantly quirky stories, Roald Dahl’s “James and the Giant Peach JR.” is a brand new take on this “masterpeach” of a tale. Featuring a wickedly tuneful score and a witty and charming book, this adventurous musical about courage and self-discovery is destined to be a classic.
When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that grows a tremendous peach, rolls into the ocean and launches a journey of enormous proportions. James befriends a collection of singing insects that ride the giant piece of fruit across the ocean, facing hunger, sharks and plenty of disagreements along the way.
The possibilities for creative costuming and puppetry abound, and young actors will love playing the outlandish and larger-than-life human and insect characters.
See MACC Facebook page for flyer and details:
https://www.facebook.com/Meeker-Arts-and-Cultural-Council-102526356488068
For questions contact Nancy Richardson at 720-341-4326 or Shana Holliday at 970-987-9299.
Special to the Herald Times
