James and the Giant Peach Jr


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!

Based on Roald Dahl’s book of the same name, James and the Giant Peach is a whimsical and magical journey of one boy out to change his life and find a real family!

Cast and Crew list

Production Schedule


Director: Jolene Gentzler
Assistant Director / Stage Manager: Dagan Peacock-Fleming
Music Director: Fran Paterik
Technical Director: Kyle Chizek
Choreographer: Jennifer Suhr
Costumer / Scenic Designer: Kailan Wing
Producers: Jenn Nau, Christine Yoder, Karmen Jorgensen

Tickets: //captheatre.simpletix.com/.

Performances February 18 – March 6
(Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 7pm, Sunday at 2pm & Bonus 2pm show Saturday, March 5)

  • Friday, February 18, 2022 – 7:00pm
  • Saturday, February 19 , 2022 – 7:00pm
  • Sunday, February 20, 2022 – 2:00pm
  • Friday, February 25, 2022 – 7:00pm
  • Saturday, February 26, 2022 – 7:00pm
  • Sunday, February 27, 2022 – 2:00pm
  • Friday, March 4, 2022 – 7:00pm
  • Saturday, March 5, 2022 – 2:00pm **Alumni Day**
  • Saturday, March 5, 2022 – 7:00pm **Alumni Night**
  • Sunday, March 6, 2022 – 2:00pm

Doors and walk-up ticket sales at box office open 30 minutes prior to show time.


“Somewhere inside all of us is the power to change the world.” – Roald Dahl

Ellipsis is doing just that, working with children and families between What Is and What’s Possible.  Ellipsis brings together Youth Homes of Mid-America and YESS, both storied Iowa institutions with long histories of helping kids succeed. Leveraging more than 125 years of combined experience, Ellipsis is elevating care in Iowa with expanded programming and greater impact as they strengthen families, help kids rediscover their self-worth and impart the skills they need to excel in their communities. On any given day, Ellipsis serves more than 750 kids and their families with residential care and treatment, counseling and therapy, behavioral health intervention services, care coordination and family support. In doing so, they’re helping kids and families overcome turbulent pasts to build successful, rewarding futures.  Help us change the world just a little by donating to this worthy cause.  During performances of James and the Giant Peach, we will be collecting the following items – receive a ticket for free popcorn when you donate!  For more information on Ellipsis and how you can help, visit https://ellipsisiowa.org/

  • Art supplies and coloring books
  • School supplies (please, no spiral bound notebooks)
  • Laundry Supplies
  • New Fidget Toys
  • New Face Masks
  • New Board and Card Games
  • Newly Released DVDs
  • Feminine Hygiene Products
  • Face Wash
  • Sunscreen
  • Nail polish