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Rolling Out the Magic: A Guide to "James and the Giant Peach JR."

(The peach tips forward. James nearly falls, laughs, and catches himself. The lights go full gold.) james and the giant peach jr musical script

(As the lights rise, we hear a lonely, wistful tune on a solo flute. JAMES HENRY TROTTER, age 7-9, sits under the tree. He wears too-large clothes and clutches a small, worn knapsack. He looks at the sky.) Rolling Out the Magic: A Guide to "James

I. Introduction

This paper serves as a comprehensive production guide for Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach JR. Based on the beloved children’s novel and adapted for the stage by Timothy Allen McDonald with music by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, this 60-minute musical presents a unique challenge: balancing the macabre whimsy of Roald Dahl’s world with the technical demands of a theatrical fantasy. This document outlines the show's narrative arc, character dynamics, design considerations, and educational value for a youth theatre production. JAMES HENRY TROTTER, age 7-9, sits under the tree