MEEKER | The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council (MACC) Center Stage Youth Theatrical Group (CSYTG) in cooperation with the ERBM Recreation and Park District, proudly presents the fall musical James and the Giant Peach, Jr. on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 22 at 1 p.m. (free matinee performance for youth age 13 and under), and at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. Due to renovation of the MHS auditorium, the production will be held at the Meeker Elementary School Cafetorium at 201 Ute Rd.
SPECIAL INFORMATION ON TICKETS FOR SEATING:
There are only 186 seats available per performance. Advance purchase of tickets is required to avoid disappointment. Tickets are $7 for all ages and are only available for advance sales at the Meeker Chamber of Commerce at 710 Market St. (phone 970-878-5510) and at The Little Cheese Shop/Blanco Cellars at 645 Main St. (970-779-9463). Patrons may purchase advance tickets directly. Any remaining unsold seats may be purchased at the door prior to the performance. The free tickets for youth age 13 and below must also be obtained in advance for the Friday Nov. 22 1 p.m. matinee. Free youth tickets are only valid for that performance. Tickets are color-coded and dated for each performance. Groups wishing to sit together are advised to arrive early as seats are not reserved.
As a fundraiser to offset production costs, businesses, families and other groups may purchase box ads in the printed program for $20. Contact the Meeker Chamber to subscribe not later than November 18. Advertising merchants may wish to offer a discount to patrons who bring in their tickets for a purchase following the performance.
This delightful CSYTG renowned Broadway musical is the tenth outstanding 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. CSTYG engages young performers from third through eighth grade introducing them to the joys of the performing arts through acting and technical theatre production experiences. Older performing arts youth in the MHS Drama Club and International Thespian Society Troupe 1284 assist with mentoring and coaching young performers. Many community parents and volunteers with performing arts experience and talent share in the production logistics to enable these worthwhile opportunities for youth. ERBM Recreation and Park District collaboratively provides funding and resources for the production.
Based on one of Roald Dahl’s most poignantly quirky stories, 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.
James and the Giant Peach, Jr., is presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International.
Book by Timothy Allen McDonald;
Music and Lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul;
Based on the book, “James and the Giant Peach” by Roald Dahl.
See MACC Facebook page for flyer: https://www.facebook.com/Meeker-Arts-and-Cultural-Council-102526356488068
For questions: contact MACC President Nancy Richardson 720-341-4326 or Director Shana Holliday 970-987-9299.
Special to the Herald Times
