FOUNTAIN HILLS YOUTH THEATER IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE
AUDITIONS FOR “JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH”
Fountain Hills Youth Theater is proud to announce auditions for the third show of the 2018-2019 Season, “James and the Giant Peach.” Auditions will be held on February 18-19 at 5:45pm with possible callbacks on February 20. This is the third show in their 2018-19 Season; and is this season’s Y.A.B.O.Y production. Y.A.B.O.Y. productions were created by Mr. Ross Collins, FHYT Artistic/Technical Director, to ensure that the Theater would not only produce shows, but that it would help nurture positive growth in all youth who participate in theater events. One Y.A.B.O.Y. production per season is produced as a give-back to the community and focuses on issues or organizations that have direct, positive impact on all youth, no matter their social or cultural standing. A percentage of the proceeds from each Y.A.B.O.Y. production is donated to a partner charity. With the production of “James and the Giant Peach,” FHYT has partnered with Sunshine Acres Children’s Home, in Mesa, Arizona.
WHAT: Auditions for James and the Giant Peach
From the book by ROALD DAHL
Dramatized by Richard R. George
WHEN: 5:45 pm February 18-19, and possible call backs on the 20th, 2019
WHERE: Fountain Hills Theater
11445 N Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
HOW: Sign up online, beginning Nov. 12, at
www.fhtaz.org/auditions, or call (480) 837-9661 x3
COST: There is a $50.00 participation fee for all cast members (includes t-shirt)
“James and the Giant Peach” A magical peach! An imprisoned boy! Insect friends! An incredible journey! This amazing adventure of James Henry Trotter will fulfill the fantasy of anyone who has ever dreamed of escape. Roald Dahl's story comes hilariously to life in this delightful dramatization that reveals the wickedness of some, the goodness of others, and the indecision encountered by many when they are faced with crises. This is a true family treat that you will not want to miss!
“James and the Giant Peach ” Roles being cast include:
Mother (F) Ages 12 – 19
Father (M) Ages 12 – 19
Narrator (M/F) Ages 10 – 19
Aunt Sponge (F) Ages 12 – 19
Aunt Spiker (F) 12 – 19
James Trotter (M) 8 – 19
Little Old Man (M/F) 10 – 19
Crowd Member (M/F) 8 – 19
Old Green Grasshopper (M/F) 10 – 19
Silkworm- (M/F) Ages 10 – 19
Centipede (M/F) Ages 12 – 19
Spider (F) Ages 8 – 19
Ladybug (F) Ages 8 – 19
Earthworm (M/F) Ages 12 – 19
Glow Worm (M/F) 8 – 19
Captain (M/F) 8 – 19
Cloud Men, Onlookers, Passengers (M/F) Ages 8 to 19
“James and the Giant Peach ” is written by Richard R. George from the Roald Dahl classic story, and will be directed by Ross Collins, and produced by Aimee Avery and Suzanne Tomasello.
“James and the Giant Peach ” will play Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:00 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM from March 29 through April 14, 2019.
We are also accepting Tech applications for the show. Technical aspects of the show are also supported by local youth who work both backstage and in the light and sound booths.
Performances are at Fountain Hills Theater on its Youth Stage at 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd. (The Corner of Saguaro and Rand). Tickets are available through the Theater Box Office at (480) 837-9661 x3 and on our website
www.fhtaz.org (additional fees apply). Box Office Hours are 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday. For additional information not contained in this press release, please call Fountain Hills Youth Theater Artistic Director, Ross Collins at (480) 837-9661 EXT. 112.
“JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH” is produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois.
This project is supported in part by the Arizona Commission on the Arts, which receives support from the State of Arizona and the National Endowment for the Arts.
ABOUT FOUNTAIN HILLS THEATER
Fountain Hills Theater presents 3 regularly scheduled seasons of productions in their two theaters. The Theater’s year-round offering includes Mainstage, Mainstage Too!, and Youth productions. Additionally, special events, community outreach, and educational arts programming for our youth is also offered. The Mainstage (often called the “big” theater) seats 130 and is devoted to medium and large-scale popular musicals and plays including the best of Broadway and Off-Broadway. No seat is more than 35 feet from the stage. The Youth/Mainstage Too! (also called the “little” theater) is a smaller, more intimate 90-seat, thrust style auditorium that offers thought-provoking, inspiring and sometimes challenging productions including Broadway musicals, original plays, musicals, and art works. Most of the youth productions are performed in the more intimate, smaller theater. Both stages often run productions concurrently. Special events are offered throughout the season on both stages as well as in community centers. The Theater has been in operation as a professionally-directed community theater for over 30 years. The Mission of Fountain Hills Theater is “to engage, inspire and entertain diverse audiences, train and support our youth, and celebrate the essential power of the performing arts.” Fountain Hills Theater is a 501(c)(3) organization. All gifts are tax deductible. The Theater is 100% funded by ticket sales and donations. Volunteer opportunities are available. Fountain Hills Theater is located at 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills, AZ 85268. Phone: 480.837.9661. Fax: 480.837.5972. The Box Office is open Tues.-Sat., 12pm-5pm. The website is fhtaz.org.
For additional information not contained in this press release, please call Fountain Hills Youth Theater Artistic Director,
Ross Collins at (480) 837-9661 x112 or email ross@fhtaz.org.
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