Spotlights' Theater for Young Audiences Series
Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach – TYA
Written by
Timothy Allen McDonald
Music by
Benj Pasek & Justin Paul
Directed by
Tim Anderson
Stage Managed by
Clorise Busch
Costumed by
Katie Atkinson, Sharon Joyce, & Jill Kenderes
Projection Design by
Dan Hunsicker
Puppet Creation by
Tim Anderson, Ryan Bergeron,
Sharon Joyce, & Jenilee Taylor
Educational Programming by
Jill Holland Beiser
Produced by
Diane Frendak
March 17–25, 2018
Broadview Heights Spotlights Cultural Arts Building
When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that results in a tremendous peach... and launches a journey of enormous proportions. Suddenly, James finds himself in the center of the gigantic peach, among human-sized insects with equally over-sized personalities, but after it falls from the tree and rolls into the ocean, the group faces hunger, sharks and plenty of disagreements. Thanks to James' quick wit and creative thinking, the residents learn to live and work together as a family. The dangerous voyage is a success, but the adventure takes a whole new twist once they land on the Empire State Building.
Cast
Ellie Ritterbusch, James
Ryan Bergeron*, Ladahlord
Stephanie Malfara, Spiker
Peggy Newton, Sponge
Adam Bowers, Grasshopper
Tara Corkery, Ladybug
Kevin Cline, Earthworm
Lexi Frendak, Spider
Nicholas Beiser, Centipede
What is Theater for Young Audiences (TYA)?
This is the Spotlights’ first production of a new series of shows that are appropriate for children and highly entertaining for the whole family.
Prior to the performance, interactive educational stations teach the children about accepted theater etiquette and audience expectations.
Following the show, children have the opportunity to meet and greet the cast members.
The Broadview Heights Spotlights is located on the Broadview Center Property, behind City Hall, next to the police station.
This show is appropriate for ages 4 and up.
Join us on one of the following days for this unique experience for the whole family!
- Saturday, March 17 at 2:00PM
- Saturday, March 17 at 6:00PM
- Sunday, March 18 at 2:00PM
- Saturday, March 24 at 2:00PM
- Saturday, March 24 at 6:00PM
- Sunday, March 25 at 2:00PM
*Member of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors
and Stage Managers in the United States, appearing under a Special Appearance Contract
The Spotlights' 2018 Theater for Young Audience Series is supported
in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.
James and the Giant Peach—TYA
is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI,
425 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019. Tel.: (212) 541-4684 Fax: (212) 397-4684 www.MTIShows.com
