Playhouse JR. Ensemble: <i>James and the Giant Peach JR.</i>

Playhouse JR. Ensemble: James and the Giant Peach JR. |

September 21 — April 26

Are your kids ready to take their theatrical performance to the next level? The new Playhouse JR. Ensemble is a great next step. Kids ages 8 to 18 will team up on Saturday mornings from September through April to delve into the quirky, colorful world of James and the Giant Peach JR. The Playhouse Jr. Ensemble will also take their show on the road to the Junior Theatre Festival West in Sacramento from February 6-10, 2025!

Playhouse Jr. Ensemble is by audition only. Please click the “audition” button below for more information on video submission instructions and to be re-directed to our online application. Classes begin September 21, but we are accepting rolling applications until November 1.

Audition

PLEASE NOTE: Playhouse Jr. Ensemble is a brand-new program, and we are currently working out the financial aid process. As of now, we can offer monthly payment plans for the tuition and travel costs. If you require further financial assistance for Playhouse Jr. Ensemble, we encourage you to first submit your student’s audition. Then, you may fill out a scholarship application using the link below.

Scholarship Application

The deadline for scholarship applications is August 15,2024.

About James and the giant peach jr.

Based on one of Roald Dahl’s most poignantly quirky stories, Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach JR. is a brand new take on this “masterpeach” of a tale. Featuring a wickedly tuneful score and a witty and charming book, this adventurous musical about courage and self-discovery is destined to be a classic.

When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that grows a tremendous peach, rolls into the ocean and launches a journey of enormous proportions. James befriends a collection of singing insects that ride the giant piece of fruit across the ocean, facing hunger, sharks and plenty of disagreements along the way.

Dates: Sep 21 – Apr 26 (Saturdays)
Times: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Grades: 3 – 12 (Ages 8 – 18)

Please Note: There will be no classes the week of Thanksgiving.

TUITION: $1000
Travel cost: $1320

AUDITION

Audition

Scholarship Application

The deadline for scholarship applications is August 15,2024.

About James and the giant peach jr.

About the Junior Theatre Festival

JTF is a festival dedicated to celebrating and promoting musical theater education for young performers and students. The weekend-long festival involves workshops, performances, and competitions where young theater enthusiasts can showcase their talents, learn from professionals, and connect with others who share their passion for musical theater.

Please note: Participation in the Junior Theatre Festival is a requirement for participation in the PLAYHOUSE JR. ENSEMBLE

There will be parent chaperone positions available for the Junior Theatre Festival. More information available in August.

Venue – Saint James United Methodist Church

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Parking

Saint James United Methodist Church (formerly Porticos Art Space) offers FREE parking conveniently located next to the venue on Washington Blvd. Ample street parking is also available in the neighborhood.

FAQs

You Have Questions? We Have Answers.

Want to find out more about Playhouse Players? Need more information about Saint James United Methodist Church (formerly Porticos Art Space)? We’re here to assist in any way possible.

Call Patron Services at 626 356 PLAY (7529).

Pasadena Playhouse’s Youth & Family Programming would not be possible without the generous support of The Fitzberg Foundation, the Helen and Will Webster Foundation, Apriem Advisors, and the Dwight Stuart Youth Fund.