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James and friends take a peachy ride in Franklin

11/6/2023

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A colorful songfest, a bloomer flagged sea-faring fruit, lessons on acceptance, bug crawly cuteness, insights on teamwork and overcoming toxicity through finding your own tribe and a scared, blind slitherer whose friends have their back are all part what is happening on stage at Franklin High School this week with the production of "James and The Giant Peach."
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Students from Franklin and Rocky Grove have spent the last couple of months learning how to be singing bugs, perfecting evil step-sister type antagonists, and building a giant orange vessel surrounded by fake waves and floating clouds.
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This week all that work comes to a dramatic conclusion in the form of a full-scale musical. 

"You can see this fun and zany story - one that’s perfect for the entire family - three times," said musical director Sarah Gilbert.

Shows will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Franklin High School auditorium. 
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Ashton Shingledecker (FHS) plays the role of James Henry Trotter. 

His two cruel, and nasty aunts, Spiker & Sponge, are played by Madolyn Williams (FHS) and Kendal Fonzo (FHS). 
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The insects James befriends along his journey are played by: 
Grasshopper - Kyel Harry (RGHS) 
Ladybug - Alexis McVay (FHS) 
Earthworm - Halle Curry (FHS) 
Centipede - Nate Boley (RGHS)
Spider - Cadence Collins (FHS).

Marcela Beverari will play the role of Ladahlord - a character who brings the magic to James' experiences. 
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Ensemble members of the cast are:
  • Ella Bodien (FHS)
  • Joslynn Davis (FHS)
  • Quinlyn Karns (FHS)
  • Alexis Rodemoyer (FHS)
  • Marissa Rodgers (FHS)
  • Andrew Schwab (RGHS),
  • Madi Stewart (FHS)
  • Hayleigh Walter (RGHS)
  • Sydney Watts (FHS). 

The show is directed and choreographed by Sarah Gilbert.

Other members of the production team are Sarah Dawson, music direction; Darla Creighton, costumes; and Tim Gilbert, Darrellyn Freeman and Brian Creighton, set design.

Ticket are on sale online at https://our.show/jamesandthegiantpeachfhs. Advance tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for students.  Tickets at the door are $14 for adults and  $10 for students. 
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