James’s villainous, hilarious aunts. Spiker is sharp and thin; Sponge is jovial and obsessed with food.
Together, they embark on a cross-Atlantic journey that takes them from the English countryside to the top of the in New York City. Why This Script is Perfect for Schools and Youth Theater
OLD MAN: I'm just a friend. I have a special gift for you. (hands James a bag of crocodile tongues) james and the giant peach jr musical script
The book by Roald Dahl Music and Lyrics by: Benj Pasek and Justin Paul ( Dogfight, Dear Evan Hansen, The Greatest Showman ) Book by: Timothy Allen McDonald
The script allows for an expandable ensemble, accommodating cast sizes from 15 to over 50 actors. James’s villainous, hilarious aunts
(The peach appears, and James explores it with his new insect friends.)
Roald Dahl’s original book is surprisingly dark. James’ parents are eaten by a rhinoceros. The aunts are killed (squashed by the peach, though the book says they were "smashed flat"). The script handles these moments with theatrical sensitivity. Why This Script is Perfect for Schools and
JAMES: Oh no! We're stuck!