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The script’s dialogue here is wonderful for young actors. Lines are short but punchy. For example, Earthworm’s constant cries of “We’re all going to die!” get huge laughs from young audiences, while Grasshopper’s poetic lines about stars and dreams teach the moral core of the story.
: A lovable "scaredy-cat" who eventually finds his courage. Centipede : An ornery but loyal traveler.
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The story of the musical script follows young James Henry Trotter, an orphan sent to live with his cruel aunts, Spiker and Sponge, after his parents are killed by a stampeding rhino. Guided by a mysterious figure named Ladahlord , James uses a magical potion that accidentally grows a massive peach and transforms several garden insects into human-sized companions. 0;92;0;a3; 0;baf;0;da; Act I: The Magical Discovery 0;4f8;0;4ae;
Exploring the Magic: A Guide to the James and the Giant Peach Jr. Musical Script
(The peach rolls across the stage, with James and his friends holding on.)
A mysterious narrator/magician figure who helps set the story in motion. james and the giant peach jr musical script
An opening number setting the stage for the magical journey.
Licensing this specific script provides several strategic advantages for schools and youth theaters:
Centipede, Earthworm, Spider, Ladybug, Grasshopper. Script Structure and Plot Arc Act I: James loses parents, lives with aunts.
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The script is meant to be bizarre. Encourage actors to lean into the magical, whimsical nature of the bugs.
The script provides a large, flexible cast, allowing for many ensemble roles (creatures, NYC citizens, etc.), which is ideal for school productions. A lonely, hopeful, and eventually brave protagonist.
Do not buy scripts from eBay or random Etsy sellers. These are invariably illegal photocopies. Using them not only violates copyright law but usually leaves you without the necessary performance backing tracks or orchestral parts. - Milpitas
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