*SOLON CENTER FOR THE ARTS AUDITION POSTING* *REGISTER FOR AUDITIONS AT SOLONARTS.ORG <http://SOLONARTS.ORG> UNDER THEATER PRODUCTIONS: * *SPOTLIGHT YOUTH THEATER *Grades 6 - 8 *JAMES & THE GIANT PEACH, JR. (A Musical)* *Book by Timothy Allen McDonald, Music and Lyrics by Benj Pasek Justin Paul, Based on the book by Roald Dahl* 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. 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 adventures and dangers along the way. Featuring a wickedly tuneful score and a witty and charming book, this adventurous musical about courage and self-discovery is a favorite with young performers. **Students MUST LIST ALL conflicts with regular rehearsals on audition form. Availability will be a consideration in casting. Absences from rehearsals not previously disclosed will mean removal from parts of or the entire show (except in cases of emergency or illness). There are NO ABSENCES permitted during Mandatory Technical or Dress Rehearsals or Performances.* *Dance Audition (MANDATORY FOR ALL): Monday August 26 (5:30 - 7:30 PM) * *Acting/Singing Group Auditions (*Pick 1 of 2): Tuesday, August 27 (5:30 - 7:30 PM) **OR** Wednesday, August 28 (5:30 pm - 7:30 PM)** *Students should prepare a vocal selection from materials given and please familiarize yourselves with the scenes attached. Memorization strongly encouraged but not mandatory. Selections will be provided to pick from in audition packet* *Cast List Posted *Wednesday Sept 4 at 3:30 PM via email *First rehearsal 5:30-7:30 that evening *Rehearsals:* Monday & Wednesday evenings and Saturday morning/afternoons from Sept 4 - November 16 (5:30-7:30 PM M/W and 11:30 AM-2 PM SA) **No rehearsal Aug 31, Sept 2 or Oct 2, 12* *Mandatory Technical/Dress Rehearsals:* Monday, November 18 - Thursday November 21 (5:30 – 8:30 PM) *Performances: Friday, November 22 at 7 PM, Saturday, November 23 at 2 PM and 7 PM and Sunday, November 24 at 2 PM *Call time is an hour and half prior to the show. *Production Fee*: $165.00 *** *Due to the nature of this show being a musical the production fee is $165.00. This is due the first week of rehearsals.*