Pasadena Playhouse

About Pasadena Playhouse
The Pasadena Playhouse is a place where people have gathered for 100 years to experience bold and important theater. We are one of the most prolific theaters in American history with a legacy of profound theatrical impact and courageous new work. As the state theater of California, our mission is to enrich people’s lives through theater, community programs and learning.

About Playhouse Jr. Ensemble:

Playhouse Jr. Ensemble is currently at capacity and registration is closed. 

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. 

About the Show, 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.

Audition Instructions

All applicants must submit 1 video audition that includes a personal introduction as well as the audition critera - these components can be edited together into one video, or done in the same "take." The maximum time limit for the full video is 3 minutes. 

1) Personal Introduction: Please film your applicant telling us:

• Their name
• Their age
• What grade they are going into/in at school
• Any previous performance experiences and why they enjoyed it OR
• If they have no previous performance experience, what interests them most about participating in a musical 

2) Audition Song:
Please film your applicant singing one minute of a song. The song can be from a stage musical, a movie, a school-appropriate song from a musical artist they enjoy - whatever will show their musical range and acting ability. 

Due to the quick turnaround of this program starting, we are okay with students singing accapella, but we would strongly encourage you to sing with accompaniment or a backing track. Please NO singing along to recordings with vocals.


Thank you, and break a leg!!