York Drama to Stage 'James And The Giant Peach'

Submitted by Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205. Image via shutterstock.

York High School has been honored with the rights to produce and perform the very first high school production of the brilliant musical, James and the Giant Peach based on the children’s book by Roald Dahl.

This musical features a captivatingly boisterous score by Tony-nominated songwriters Justin Paul and Benj Pasek (Edges, Dogfightand A Christmas Story, the Musical) and a script by award-winning playwright Timothy Allen McDonald.

The show is based on the beloved book by Roald Dahl about a young boy who escapes his conniving aunts via a magical giant peach and discovers adventure, friendship, and the true nature of family along the way.

“This is a huge honor and we are thrilled to bring what promises to be a magical experience to the York stage. Having our students play life size bugs and mystical creatures is definitely something new and exciting! This is a show for the entire family and teaches many beautiful lessons on what is important in life,” state directors Rebecca Marianetti and John Forsythe.

There is a free download of Broadway singers on the cast album at JATGP.com. Shows are Nov. 6, 7 and 8; advanced ticket sales will begin Oct. 8 to the public. Tickets may be purchased at ticketpeak.com/events/yorkdrama or also at the York Bookstore. All seating is reserved.

‘James and the Giant Peach’ Cast - York Community High School - Nov. 6, 7 and 8, 2015

Tatum Langley…….……………………………………………………………...…………...James Henry Trotter

Chris Knudsen………………………………………………………………………………….Ladalord

Morgan Taylor……………………………..……………………………………...……...…..Aunt Spiker

Kaitlin Cadagin…………………………………….………………………………….......….Aunt Sponge

Hanna Kikos, Darcy Kummerow*…………………………………………………….Lady Bug

Carina Kanzler, Monica Medina....…………………………………...………..…….Spider

Billy Bowbin………...…………………………………………………………..………….....Centipede

Shamus McFarlane…………………………………………………………….……………Grasshopper

Erik Martenson……………………………………………………………....…………..…..Earthworm

Emily Landreth, Naomi Olsen……..………………………………….…………...….Matron Nurse

Billy Reich……………………….…………………………………….…..………………..…..Billy Cop

Elliott DeGrace…..………………………………………………………...……...………….Bobby Cop

Sam Griffin*..….……………………………………………….……………...…...............Ensemble

Katherine Bartoz..…………………………………………………………...……………...Ensemble

Madds Buckley……………………………………………………………...………….…....Ensemble

Will Corrado…………………………………………………….………...…………..……….Ensemble

Julia Doherty……………………………………….…………………...……………………..Ensemble

Izzy Dyer………………………………………………………………...……………………….Ensemble

Danielle Fite………………….…………………………………...…………………………...Ensemble

CJ Karwowski……..………………………………………………...…………………………Ensemble

Erin Lee……….…………………………………………...………..…………………………..Ensemble

Wilke Macariola……………..…………………………………….....……………………..Ensemble

Bailey Maguire………………………………………….….…………………………………Ensemble

Jackie Meyer………………………………....………………………………………………..Ensemble

Katie Mitchell…..……………………………………………………………………………..Ensemble

Ellie Ryan………………………………………...……………………………………………..Ensemble