Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach JR. at MTC School - Fall 2021
SYNOPSIS:
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.
SHOW DETAILS:
While the COVID-19 infection rate is low, MTC will still be limiting the cast to no more than 18 actors. The show will be directed by Deb Levy with music direction & choreography by Elissa DeMaria.
For more specific details about auditions, rehearsals, and performances, see below!
You must email admin@musictheatreofct.com to get approval to register online.
INFORMATION
On the bottom of this webpage you will be able to download and print a PERFORMER CONTRACT, SWAG FORM, PARENT VOLUNTEER FORM, and AUDITION FORM. These forms need to be filled out and turned in at auditions.
STUDENT PRODUCTION PRE-REQUISITES:
· Students must be in at least second grade.
· Students have to be currently registered in at least one class to participate in a production.
· Students must have been with MTC for at least two terms.
AUDITIONS:
Thursday, September 30th from 4:15-5:45 at MTC
· Student's parents will sign them up for an audition slot prior to audition day. An email will be sent out when it’s time to schedule these.
· Each student must prepare a song of their choice to sing at the audition. It is recommended that he/she sing a Broadway/Disney show tune. They should sing no more than 1 minute of the song.
· Please provide a track (no vocals) to sing with. You can purchase tracks off iTunes or you can get them free on YouTube.
· Each student may be given a scene to read from the script. The total time you will need to be available for your audition is a maximum of 30 minutes.
REHEARSAL DATES:
Rehearsals Begin: Thursday, October 7th at 4:15pm-6:15pm
Thursday, October 14th 4:15-6:15
Thursday, October 21st 4:15-6:15
Thursday, October 28th 4:15-6:15
Thursday, November 4th 4:15-6:15
Thursday, November 11th 4:15-6:15
Thursday, November 18th 4:15-6:15
Thursday, December 2nd 4:15-6:15
Thursday, December 9th 4:15-6:15
Thursday, December 16th 4:15-6:15
Tech Week:
Thursday, January 6th 4:30-7:30
Friday, January 7th 4:30-7:30
Monday, January 10th 4:30-6:30
Tuesday, January 11th 4:30-7:30
Wednesday, January 12th 4:30-8:30
Performances (actors are called at 6:30):
Thursday, January 13th at 7:30pm
Friday, January 14th at 7:30pm
Please email, mail, or drop off these forms to MTC by the date of auditions.
(NOT AVAILABLE YET!)
MTC POLICIES
Upon registering, at checkout you will be asked to agree to MTC’s policies. You will be able to read the policies on that page or you may look at them in advance right HERE. Policies include information about refunds, the performance switching from in person to virtual, safety protocols, and more. Currently rehearsals and the performances are scheduled to be in person, but this may change at any time.