James And The Giant Peach Jr Musical Script

James is sent to live with his two conniving, abusive aunts, Spiker and Sponge. They force him into hard labor and treat him terribly ( "Property of Spiker and Sponge" ).

(The stage is set with a beach scene. James is sweeping the floor while his aunts, Spiker and Sponge, lounge on nearby beach chairs.) james and the giant peach jr musical script

(Together, fading as the peach rises) COME BACK HERE WITH THAT DESSERT! James is sent to live with his two

This guide is perfect for directors planning a production or students studying the show. James is sweeping the floor while his aunts,

The Pasek and Paul score blends contemporary musical theater styles with upbeat, vaudeville-inspired tunes. Song Title Character(s) Featured Style / Purpose Ladahlord, Company High-energy opening; establishes the magical tone. "On Your Way Home" Heartbreaking solo; establishes James's longing for family. "Property of Spiker and Sponge" Spiker, Sponge, Matron Nurse, Company Vaudevillian character piece; introduces the antagonists. "Shake It Up" Ladahlord, James, Company

The musical follows James Trotter, an orphan sent to live with his cruel aunts, Spiker and Sponge. After a mysterious man provides him with "crocodile tongues," a massive peach begins to grow in the garden, eventually leading James and a group of human-sized insects—Grasshopper, Ladybug, Spider, Earthworm, and Centipede—on an epic journey across the Atlantic.