PLEASE NOTE
• “James and the Giant Peach” is for ages 11-17. Ten-year-olds may audition if they will turn 11 before the first performance on April 11.
• Everything for “James and the Giant Peach” will take place at the Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place (1821 NW 21st Avenue), OCT’s home for Academy West.
• As The Academy’s gift to the community, in collaboration with the Marion County Literacy Council, we offer this as a non-tuition-based performance opportunity.
• Sunday, December 29 is the first day you can RSVP for the pre-audition workshop or reserve your audition spot.
PRE-AUDITION WORKSHOP
Saturday, February 15 at 10 a.m.
This free, optional workshop is ideal for both newcomers and experienced performers to meet the director, learn about the audition process, and practice their monologue.
AUDITIONS
Saturday, February 22 at 10 a.m. OR Sunday, February 23 at 2 p.m.
RSVP here for the workshop and/or auditions: https://forms.office.com/r/ym3XrsyzvR
CALLBACKS
Sunday, February 23 at 2 p.m.
REHEARSALS
March 3 – April 3
No rehearsal over spring break, March 17-21
• Sundays from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
TECH
• Sunday, April 6 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Monday, April 7 through Thursday, April 10 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
PERFORMANCES
• Friday, April 11 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.
• Saturday, April 12 at 7 p.m.
• Sunday, April 13 at 2 p.m.
DIRECTOR
Dani Moreno-Fuentes
ABOUT THE SHOW
In England, poor young orphan James has an unhappy life with his two cruel aunts until he meets a quirky gang of insects. James and his new friends escape and set sail on an amazing adventure: a journey of delicious dangers and delights across the ocean to New York City – in a magical flying peach. Richard R. George’s creative dramatization of the beloved tale by Roald Dahl is full of fantasy, whimsical imagination, and colorful characters. Take a bite – it’s just peachy!
ROLES AVAILABLE
Roles in this flexible cast include James Trotter, Narrator, Aunt Sponge, Aunt Spiker, Old Green Grasshopper, Silkworm, Centipede, Spider, Ladybug, Earthworm, Glow-Worm, Mother, Father, Little Old Man, Captain, First Officer, Second Officer, cloud people, onlookers, passengers, and crowd members.
ABOUT AUDITIONS
Please prepare a one-minute or short monologue and be prepared to read from scenes which will be provided.
You may check out a copy of the script from the box office for one week with a $10 refundable deposit. Please call ahead to make sure a script is in stock. Scripts checked out the week before auditions must be returned by 2 p.m. on Friday, February 21.
No experience is necessary. Newcomers and theatre veterans alike are welcome and encouraged to audition. If you are unable to attend the scheduled auditions, please contact director Dani Moreno-Fuentes at (352) 236-2274, ext. 107, about making a separate appointment. Be prepared at auditions to list any conflicts with the rehearsal schedule.
If you need any specific accommodations to audition, please contact Craig James, Director of Guest Services and Operations, at (352) 236-2274, ext. 102, or cjames@ocalacivictheatre.com to make your request. Examples of accommodations made in the past are a wheelchair-accessible audition space, large-print materials, prompters in the audition room, volunteers to help fill out forms, and auditions by appointment.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN CASTING
As we strive to make choices that reflect the best of our community, showcasing the incredible talent and rich diversity, there is always more to learn and more to do. As members of this community, we prioritize our continuous education, reflection, and action. Ocala Civic Theatre is committed to casting diverse artists who reflect the demographics of our city and our society.
OCT POLICY
All cast and crew ages 16+ will be subject to a background check. This is required for shows with anyone age 15 or younger in the cast.
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
Dani Moreno-Fuentes has been involved with Ocala Civic Theatre for more than 15 years. As an actor, she has won awards for such roles as Millie in “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” Sister Mary Amnesia in “Nunsense,” and Mayzie La Bird in “Seussical the Musical,” among her many performances. In conjunction with her singing and acting talents, Dani has shared her passion for education and performing arts as a professional teaching artist and director for numerous OCT theatre classes. She also has performed in several OCT touring and literacy shows at schools across Marion County. Dani is always excited to ignite a love for theatre in young audiences, open young minds to this creative outlet, and instill valuable lessons in communication, collaboration, and compassion.
