Song List

Overture
Right Before Your Eyes
On Your Way Home
Shake It Up
There's Money On That Tree
Our Adventure Begins
Floatin' Along
A Getaway for Spiker and Sponge
Everywhere That You Are
I Got You
Plump and Juicy
Empire State/The Attack
Welcome Home
Curtain Call

Cast

Meet the Company

Abby Acheson (she/her)

Stage Crew

This is Abby's fourth show with EHPA and her first as a backstage tech. She is proud to support her brother in his first production while learning the ropes of being stage crew. She is currently a junior and enrolled in full-time Running Start at Shoreline Community College. In her spare time, Abby is an avid dancer and pianist. She also likes to visit her friends in Leavenworth whenever possible. She would like to thank Dorothy, Erin, and Dov for all their hard work on this show.

Will Acheson (he/him)

Ensemble

Will is thrilled to bring to you the whimsical musical known as 'James and the Giant Peach'. This is his first show, and he has enjoyed participating in the production. Offstage, Will likes to play guitar and write music, draw, and really anything creative or artistic, including acting and singing. He would like to thank Dorothy, Dov, and Erin in particular for helping the whole cast to put on the best show they can. Will is thankful he got to be a part of this show and looks forward to putting on more shows in the future.

Elizabeth Alderks (any/all)

Passing Woman/Ensemble

Elizabeth is excited to join Edmonds Heights Performing Arts as a middle schooler. James and the Giant Peach is Elizabeth's first musical with EHPA and second time appearing on stage. Elizabeth also performed in the world premier of Enter the Body with Edmonds Heights summer camp. When not on campus, Elizabeth is performing with Haven Dance Academy and Cladach Irish Dancers and also swimming with Excel Swim Club. They would like to thank Dorothy, their parents Jenne and Peter, and their voice teacher Amy Brown. Elizabeth invites you to get snacks at the concession stand during intermission or make a donation to Edmonds Heights Performing Arts to support young people in local theater.

Mars Anderson (she/they/he)

Spiker

Mars is sixteen, in eleventh grade, and this is her sixth time working on a show here at Edmonds Heights. She is also a student at both Edmonds Woodway and Edmonds College, and enjoys spending her time cramming as much into her schedule as humanly (or inhumanly) possible. This is her first big role, and she's both excited and nervous to be playing someone with such a big personality. Mars would like to thank Dorothy, Dov, Erin, and her best friends for helping her so much, as well as the audience for supporting EHPA!

Eliot Best (he/him)

Sound Engineer

Eliot is very excited to again be a part of the sound team for EHPAs production of Madagascar Jr! Eliot is currently in tenth grade and fifteen years old. Not only does he work in the booth but he is also a part of stage productions. Other hobbies include hanging out with friends and writing. He would like to thank Asher, Leo, Landon, and Elias for being such great people to work with! Other people he would like to thank are the entire creative team and tech team for working hard to make this show great!

Fiona Black (she/he/they)

Head of Wardrobe/Dresser

Fiona is excited to be Head of Wardrobe for James and the Giant Peach this year, alongside working backstage as a dresser during performances. Fiona is seventeen years old and in their junior year and is looking forward to her tenth show at Edmonds Heights, both on and backstage. Fiona enjoys art, reading, sewing, and music in her downtime. Fiona has attended the State Thespian Festival twice with Edmonds Heights Thespian Troupe 7469, and was inducted in May, 2023. They would like to thank Jessica, and Bryn and the rest of our costume and backstage crew for all the work they have put into this show

Owen Bond (he/him)

Projections

Owen is really excited to do tech for his first time. He is thirteen and in eighth grade. This is Owen's fourth show and first time doing tech. Owen loves all his other activities like robotics and drums. Owen would like to thank Alan, Christopher, and Dorothy, for supporting him in all his theater and tech endeavors.

Everest Bond (they/she/he)

Sponge

Everest has been in seven shows at Edmonds Heights before as well as a few outside of school. Their most recent show was outside of school, a production of Love’s Labour's Lost with the Seattle Shakespeare Company's Youth Shakes program. Her favorite roles here at Edmonds Heights include Pulitzer in Newsies Jr and the Narrator in She Kills Monsters.

Olive Brown (she/her)

Mrs. Trotter/Ensemble

Olive (she/her) is looking forward to this production! She is thirteen (turning fourteen in less than a month) and in eighth grade. Some of her main hobbies include art, animation, playing ukulele and guitar, baking/cooking, and singing. She would like to thank Dorothy, Dov, Erin and everyone else who’s worked to make this show possible. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Ruby Cabellon (she/her)

Ida Walters (u/s Spider)

This is Ruby's first DA show, and sixth show at Edmonds Heights. Ruby's favorite role she has played was Flotsam, from the Little Mermaid. Ruby enjoys the new and hard challenges that comes with DA, from learning more difficult choreography, to singing more complex parts. Ruby wants to thank her family for supporting and cheering her on as she graduates to a new level of theater.

Roman Canniff (he/they)

Earthworm

This is Roman's eighth show with EHPA. They are really looking forward to playing Earthworm in James and the Giant Peach and running projections for Madagascar! This last summer, Roman had fun running spotlight for Prom, and doing rehearsals with friends for Little Mermaid Jr. He looks back fondly at his first performance with EHPA in Captain Starblaster. His role in James and the Giant Peach and the overall feel of this show is his new favorite, even though he very much enjoyed playing Pugsley in The Addams Family and Tommy boy in Newsies. Aside from performing arts he enjoys roller skating, crafts, and gaming with friends. Roman says they very much appreciate and want to thank Dorothy, Marina, Dov, Jessica, Bryn, Erin, Lin and their fantastic voice therapist, Jae.

Zephyrus Carter (he/him)

Dresser/Stage Crew

Straight from the costume hall, Zephyr is thrilled to be helping backstage for James and the Giant Peach! He helped costume this show and is so happy to see his work onstage. He has teched for many shows before, but this is his first time being on the design team! He would like to thank the costuming class, friends, and family for helping him get this far!

Nora Crane (she/her)

Ladybug (u/s Ladahlord)

Nora loved James And The Giant Peach as a kid and is overjoyed to be a part of its theatrical production now. This is her fifth show with Edmonds Heights; you may have seen her previously as the Pirate Queen Ancestor in Addams Family and Sebastian in The Little Mermaid. Her favorite show so far is Newsies, but Sebastian takes the lead as her favorite role. When not serenading orphans onstage, Nora enjoys reading, dancing, baking, and spending time with friends. She'd like to thank Dorothy, Dov and Erin for all their time and effort and you for taking time to come see the exciting adventure that is James and The Giant Peach. She hopes you enjoy the show.

Corbin Desrochers (he/him)

Stage Crew

Corbin is a dedicated senior and hardworking techie at Edmonds Heights, thrilled to be a part of this year's musical production. He has teched for several school theater performances, including Matilda and Captain Starblaster, where he gained experience. Outside of theater, Corbin spends his time doing art, writing, building guitars and avoiding schoolwork. He is excited to continue developing his skills and collaborate with his talented peers on his second to last production.

Golda Ehrlich (she/her)

Doreen Driggles/Ensemble

Golda is very excited to be participating in this show. She is thirteen and in seventh grade, and this is her ninth show she has acted in at Edmonds Heights. In her spare time Golda loves to dance, read, and spend time with animals. She would like to thank Karen, her voice teacher, for helping so much with her auditions and shows.

Juno Fariss (he/him)

Centipede

Juno Fariss, (other names include Junothy, Junifer, Junisse, Junelle, Junelope, Junette, and Big J), who is "the most petite boy in Seattle" according to Marina Ziobro, is back for his fifth show at Edmonds Heights--you may have seen him before as Crutchie or Goon Four--and he is so thrilled to have this role. He never thought he'd be cast as a grumpy British anthropomorphic bug while also desperately navigating his first year of high school, but here we are, and he couldn't have done it without his friends and lots of sleep. Enjoy the show!

Ben Hazen (he/him)

Grasshopper

Ben is very excited to be able to share this production with this fabulous community. This is Ben's third theatrical production, with his prior roles being Iago and King Henry the IV in They Fight, and Orcus in She Kills Monsters. Outside of theatre, Ben enjoys playing at the playground with kids, playing games with friends, and reading books, his favorite of which is The Two Towers. He also likes playing Dungeons and Dragons, and socializing. Ben thanks Dorothy, Dov, and Erin, as well as everyone that has encouraged him along the way. Ben hopes you enjoy his performance in this wonderful show.

Madelynn Holloway (she/her)

Dresser

Madelynn is twelve years old and in sixth grade. She enjoys crafting, drawing, acting in musicals, teching, writing, organizing, and many other creative hobbies. Madelynn has been a part of eleven shows here at Edmonds Heights! She was in Captain Star Blaster, Nifty Fifty's, Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat, Mean Girls, Seussical, Finding Nemo, Newsies, The Grunch, The Prom, and The Little Mermaid. This semester she will be dressing for Madagascar, James and The Giant Peach, and Shrek. Madelynn would like to thank her parents for driving her to the shows and classes, Nora McKinstry for getting me into dressing, Bryn and Jessica for letting me dress, all of the actors for being so patient as I learned, and everyone else who made this possible! I hope you like the show!

Cecelia Jones (she/her)

Bitsy Botana/Ensemble (u/s Spiker)

Graham Kash-Blodgett (he/him)

Ladahlord

Graham is fourteen years old and is in the ninth grade. He has been doing theatre here at Edmonds Heights for the past two years, and this is his eighth show. Some of his past roles are Riff from Nifty Fifties, Albert from Newsies Jr, and Gomez from The Addams Family Jr. Graham is very excited to be playing Ladahlord, and would like to thank Dorothy, Dov, Erin, and the rest of the production team. Graham has a lot of hobbies, including Nerf, aviation, history, stage combat, and overall, just having fun. Graham hopes you enjoy the show!

Sam Kraai (he/him)

Spotlight Operator

Sam is a freshman and excited to do tech for his first show at EH. He enjoys computer coding and this is his second year as a programmer for the Aftershock Robotics team.

Pierce Laffoon (he/him)

Karl Kreator/Ensemble

Pierce is 15 years old and in 9th grade. He has been around this school since kindergarten and in theatre for many years. Pierce is so excited to be in theatre this year and hopes to see you in there with him one day!

Cosmo Largent (he/him)

Joe/Ensemble

Cosmo is excited to be in James and the Giant Peach, which is his eighth show at Edmonds Heights. His favorite role to date is Chuck from She Kills Monsters, since he loves the 90's and the show in general was amazing. He would like to thank Dorothy, Dov, his parents, and his friends for all of their support.

Akseli Leyba (any/all)

Stage Crew

Damien Luccio (he/him)

Head Dresser

Damien has done costuming for many shows at Edmonds Heights and is so excited to now be working on James and The Giant Peach. In addition to working in backstage costuming he also helped design some of the costumes for the show! He thanks the directing team, the cast and his fellow crew members for helping to make this show possible.

Abigail Lunder (she/her)

Ladahlord back-up dancer

Abi is excited for her first DA show! She has been in five shows at EHPA. Her favorite role so far has been Virginia in Nifty Fifties and has also had a blast with all the dancing she has been doing in this show! Some of her favorite things to do in her free time include crocheting, playing volleyball, dancing, and hanging out with friends. Abi hopes that everyone has a fun time watching the performance!

Elijah Matthew Lunder (he/him)

Lighting Designer

Noah Madden (he/him)

Spotlight Operator

Noah is very excited to be a part of the tech crew once more. He has helped backstage as a dresser in two shoes and this will be his third show on spotlight. Noah loves to learn new things each time he helps with tech and the experience is both fun and unique in it's own right. He'd like to thank all those around him who helped him learn and also gave him the opportunity to teach others as well. He invites you to check out the concessions table and he hopes you enjoy the show.

Elias Mai (he/him)

Ensemble (u/s James)

Selena Mai (she/her)

Stage Crew

Selena is excited to be part of the backstage crew for Edmonds Heights Performing Arts this year. In her seven years on stage she has spent time both in the spotlight, and behind the scenes. Some of her past favorite shows include Elf Jr., Anastasia, and Titanic. When she isn’t at theater rehearsals, Selena loves to read, crochet, play piano, and hang out with friends. She would like to thank her parents and friends for the endless time they spend driving her, and the wonderful EHPA crew for their talent and support.

Avery Matheson (he/him)

Lighting Engineer

Avery is seventeen and in eleventh grade. He has previously been in many shows at Edmonds Heights and has designed lighting for all shows in the last two years. Avery enjoys reading, watching YouTube, and playing Minecraft with friends.

Stazy McKeown (she/her)

Dresser

This is Stazy’s fourth year at Edmonds Heights. She is fourteen and is in ninth grade. Over the last four years, she has acted in six shows and has teched for four shows. Her past roles include Elder Mel from Giants in the Sky, Amanda Thripp from Matilda, and Darcy from Newsies. The last show she teched for was The Little Mermaid Jr. She would like to thank the rest of the dresser crew for always helping her and she hopes you enjoy the show!

Nora McKinstry (she/her)

Ensemble

Nora loved James and The Giant Peach as a kid and is overjoyed to be a part of its theatrical production now. This is her fifth show with Edmonds Heights; you may have seen her previously as the Pirate Queen Ancestor in Addams Family and Sebastian in The Little Mermaid. Her favorite show so far is Newsies, but Sebastian takes the lead as her favorite role. When not serenading orphans onstage, Nora enjoys reading, dancing, baking, and spending time with friends. She'd like to thank Dorothy, Dov, and Erin for all their time and effort and you for taking time to come see the exciting adventure that is James And The Giant Peach. She hopes you enjoy the show.

Beckett Meabon (he/him)

Billy Bobby-cop

Beckett is glad to be here to act for EHPA, this is his I-have-done-so-many-shows-I-lost-count show! He has enjoyed roles in the past such as Davey from Newsies, Lucas in Addams Family, and Kevin G from mean girls. In his free time he usually vibes with his friends, sleeps, and works on his education. Giving a huge shoutout to Dorothy, Erin, and Dov. He would love you to stop by and see the other upcoming shows from Troop 7469 or EHPA

Landon Meabon (he/him)

Bobby Bobby-cop

This will be Landon's second show performing. While always intending to stay in the world of sound engineering, he eventually gave into his friend's requests for him to become an actor. However, this will be his eleventh show in EHPA, and will certainly not be his last. As well as performing this show, Landon is participating in Robotics, Student Leadership, and is Junior Thespian President on our Thespian Board. Even though he is only thirteen and in eighth grade, Landon will always take any opportunity to grow himself. While he debuted in a first-stage production of We are Monsters, Landon never showed interest in musical theater. Only recently joining the program, he launched himself into every show possible last year, running sound for past shows such as Newsies Jr, Xanadu, Addams Family, and Titanic. Landon also spent the previous summer interning at Seattle Public Theater for more experience. While he intends for this musical to be his last in tech, you will most likely see him performing in up and coming musicals. Landon is in eighth grade and thirteen years old.

Laura Mouhanna (she/her)

Dresser

Laura is excited to be dressing for shows this season. She's worked on five shows at Edmonds Heights over the past year and is very excited to dress for another. Laura's favorite show she's worked on is Titanic, though The Prom is a close second. Laura can't wait to pull more twelve-hour days at school with her friends during tech week, and hopes you enjoy the show!

Grace Ness (she/her)

Ladahlord back-up dancer

This is Grace´s third EHPA show. She is very excited to be a part of her first DA show. In Grace´s free freetime she likes to play volleyball, listen to music, and hang out with friends. She would like to thank Dorothy, Erin, and Dov for helping make this show the best it can be. Thank you for coming to see James and the Giant Peach. Enjoy the show!

Gunnar Ness (he/him)

Buzz/Ensemble

After a long break from Gunnar's participation in the Addams Family, he decided to join the James and the Giant Peach cast. Gunner has found his place at Edmonds Heights Performing Arts spotlighting shows and making memories with his friends on and off the stage.

Kaspar Newman (he/him)

Ensemble (u/s Centipede)

Kaspar is happy to be performing in his twentieth show with EHPA, favorite previous roles including Mr. Wormwood in Matilda, The Actor in The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, and Mr. Duvall in Mean Girls. In his spare time, Kaspar enjoys playing piano, collecting comics, amateur film-making, and failing miserably at video games. He would like to thank Dorothy and the entire instructional staff of EHPA, plus the people who spend hours driving their kids to and from rehearsals.

Niles Paxton (he/him)

Passing Man/Ensemble

Niles started doing theater work after their English teacher recommended it to them. They first performed in this school's production of They Fight. Thanks to their love for music, they chose to sign up as an actor for James and The Giant Peach, their first musical. They want to thank Dov, Dorothy, and Erin for their help and hope you have a fantasalicious time!

Neko Robison (she/her)

Spider

This is Neko‘s seventh show at EHPA, both performing and teching. She’s been fortunate enough to play: Matilda in Matilda Jr, Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Bowery girl in Newsies Jr. and more. She’s enjoyed work with the Taproot Theatre and the Seattle Children’s Theatre. In her free time, she enjoys dancing Hula and spinning fire with her Halau, doing art, crocheting, and hanging out with friends. She would like to thank Dorothy, Dov, Erin, Lin, and her music teacher Kristen Chambers. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Kimo Rodriguez (he/him)

Jake/Ensemble

Emily Roy (she/her)

Willy Wonka/Ensemble

Emily is excited for her first performance at Edmonds Heights. In her spare time, Emily enjoys playing with her dog, going thrifting, and taking Irish dance classes. Emily's favorite musicals are Grease, Xanadu, and The Sound Of Music. Emily would like to thank Dorothy, Dov, and Erin for making this production possible. She would also like to thank her family for encouraging her to do this production

Bridget Sandwick (she/her)

Stage Crew

Bridget's first musical was James and the Giant Peach, back in 2018 at Madrona K-8, and she is absolutely thrilled to have the chance to work on it again from behind the scenes. Despite having been acting since fifth grade, she hasn't been doing tech for very long, but she's really enjoying it and she's happy to have had this experience. She's excited to see how this performance takes shape and she hopes you all enjoy the show!

Asher Sansburn (he/him)

Sound Director

Asher is excited to be running the sound board for this production. Though he is only fourteen years old and in ninth grade, this is his thirtieth show in the last three years at Edmonds Heights. Asher would like to thank his fellow Noise Boys and the rest of the tech crew, Dorothy and Dov, and Thomas for teaching him everything he knows.

Eden Sansburn (she/her)

Stage Manager

Eden welcomes you to James and the Giant Peach. In the rare moments they aren't at the theatre, Eden loves plants, water colour, and poetry. She is fifteen years old and is excited to be in Running Start as well as serving as Thespian Vice President this school year. She sends so many thanks to the crew for their hard work.

Elanor Sansburn (she/her)

Assistant Director

From good girl Winnie Foster to Mean Girl Regina George, Elanor is grateful for the many opportunities she has had through the years. Since seventh grade she has worked on every single production that has hit the EHPA stage. Now a senior and Thespian Presidant, Elanor realizes the privilege she has had getting to work in theatre at this immersive level. She'd like to thank all her mentors, including her voice teacher Jordyn Day, for their support and encouragement. Elanor would also like to thank Dorothy for spending the last seven years pouring into her and teaching her how to be a better actor, singer, and human. And, lastly, would like to thank you for your support of educational theatre.

Abby Siem (she/her)

Ensemble

Abby is in tenth grade and this is her second show at Edmonds Heights. In her spare time Abby enjoys dance and being involved with her church youth group.

Ian Silvers (they/them)

Featured Ensemble

Ian is here to… Oh no, a giant peach! They are 13 and in 8th grade and have been participating in EHPA shows since kindergarten. Some of their favorite past shows are Newsies, Mean Girls, Addams Family, and Mary Poppins Jr. When not on stage, Ian enjoys playing video games and working on their next book.

Benjamin Sperry (he/him)

Ridgley Rapscallion/Ensemble

Ben is in tenth grade and is in his fifth show at EH with the previous ones being Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, They Fight, Newsies as Snyder the spider, The Addams Family as the caveman ancestor and sometimes Gomez, and She Kills Monsters. He has also performed in an EHPA one act play. Outside of school he sometimes makes LEGO Stop motions and has two cats.

Madeleine Tomlin-Reed (she/her)

Matron Nurse/Ensemble

Maddy enjoys reading, writing and many other creative arts. You can find her at Edmonds Woodway High School, as well. In the past she has been in Newsies Jr. and The Addams Family productions with Edmonds Heights Performing Arts. She hopes you have fun at the show and that you enjoy!

EthanCole West (he/him)

Lighting Engineer

Maddox Vanderwerff (he/him)

James

Maddox is a ninth grader at Edmonds Heights. He looks forward to his upcoming role as James Henry Trotter. Previous roles at EH have included Colin in The Grunch and Professor Ray in Finding Nemo Jr. In his free time he likes to kayak, rollerblade, and sketch. He would like to thank Dorthy, Dov, Erin and the wonderful cast for making this possible. He hopes you love the show!

Photos

Thanks to...

Please visit and support our sponsors, listed at the end of the program. 

It would be impossible for our program to run without the dedicated assistance of volunteers. EHPA depends on our families and community members to make it all happen. We would like to thank our Theatre Advisory Group for their time, talent, consistent support, troubleshooting and decision-making. 

Thank you to:

• Andrew Matheson 
• Bob Rice
• Alan Bond
• Kirkland Performance Center
• Sabrina Klein & Robin Erlich  - Painting Leads
• Jessica Lemley-Carballo & Bryn Riekstins  - Costuming Lead
• Jennifer Meabon, Jenny Harvey, Angie Canniff, Suzanne Kash, Taylor Newman, Bryn Riekstins- Volunteer Coordinators. You saved me a million times. -drp

Costuming:  Dustie Buyers, Anna Hazen, Laura Holloway, Caitlin Luccio, Christina Moore, Geneva Murphy, Trish Turner

Coatume Crew: Jinx Alderks*, Fiona Black*, Zephyrus Carter*, Eva Gibson*, Damien Luccio*, Daphne Lynch*, Stazy McKeown*, Liam Pierce*, Nigel Pierce*, Jayda Reyes*, Hannah Roy*

Props Lead: Kaspar Newman*

Painting:  Sarah Allen, Angie Canniff, Beck Diamond, Caleb Greene, Vanessa Hammond, Jules Ness, Michelle McKinstry

Lobby Design Lead:    Damien Luccio*, Zephyrus Carter*

Headshots:   Dorothy Rosenthal Pierce

Production photos:  Jennifer McKeown

There will be 15 minute intermission.

All concession and swag sales benefit Thespian Troupe #7469

Leadership

Thespian Board 2024 - 2025
 

Officers: 
President: Elanor Sansburn

President Junior Thespian: Landon Meabon

Vice Presidents:  Evangeline Carballo and Eden Sansburn

Secretary: Damien Luccio

Treasurer: Lynx Beaky

Thespian Historian/Honor Troupe Coordinator: Phoenix Meabon

Social Media Manager: Eden Sansburn

Thespian Point/Record Keeper: Everest Bond

Member at Large: Asher Sansburn

Outreach coordinators: Bella Conroy and Felicity SIlvers

Committee Leads:

Leads: Props Committee- Felicity Silvers 

Leads: Costume and Make-up Committee - Daphne Lynch and Hannah Roy 

Leads: Lobby Display Team -  Damien Luccio and Zephyrus Carter

Leads: PR / Marketing -  Lynx Beaky and Bella Conroy

Leads: Concessions - Luci Allen and Ian Silvers

Leads: Tech - Landon Meabon and Asher Sansburn

Lead: Backstage - Eden Sansburn

Lead: Set Building - Eliot Best

Lead: Set Painting - Eleanor Klein

Theatre Advisory Group

Sarah Allen

Erin Bell

Allen Bond

Dustie Buyers

Angie Canniff

Evangeline Carballo*

Rebecca Collins-Brown

Heather Elledge

Robin Ehrlich

Barbara Gordon

Sabrina Klein

Jessica Lemley-Carballo 

Caitlin Luccio

Yolanda Matheson

Jennifer Meabon

Michelle McKinstry

Taylor Newman

Dorothy Pierce

Bryn Riekstiņš

Eden Sansburn*

Elanor Sansburn*

Lin Sansburn

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