James and the Giant Peach Program

Grasshopper

Anthony is thrilled to join the cast of James and the Giant Peach with CFCArts. His previous shows consist of Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr. (Bloat), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Ishamelite/Egyptian Guard), and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Sheriff), all with CFCArts. Off stage, he enjoys watching movies, creating, and writing. He thanks his friends, family, cast, crew, and God for their endless love and support.

Centipede

Isla is thrilled to be part of this production with CFCArts Youth Theatre! She is a seventh grader at Howard Middle School, where she studies dance and technical theatre and is a member of the National Honor Society of Dance Arts. Past performances include Elf the Musical, Alice in Wonderland, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr. (Dance Captain), The Addams Family, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Isla is grateful to her family, teachers, and directors for their continued support.

Daphne Barnett

Glowworm

Daphne loves being on stage and has participated in productions of all kinds, from holiday specials to school and church choir. This is her eighth production with CFCArts. Some of her recent past roles include Harper in The Velveteen Rabbit, Molly in Annie Jr., Squirt in Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr., and a Wickersham in Seussical the Musical. She is grateful for the opportunity to play Glowworm in this story and would like to thank her family, friends, and CFCArts staff for their encouragement and support!

Zoe Bumbolow

Aunt Sponge

Zoe is thrilled to be part of the latest production with CFCArts. This will be her fifth production. Zoe is a sixth grader at St Mary Magdalen Catholic School. She would like to extend thanks to her friends, teachers and family for their endless support and encouragement as well as the whole CFCArts family.

Jasper Champagne

Officer 2, Understudy James

Jasper is so excited to be a part of his first production with CFCArts! He has participated in two summer camps with CFCArts, but is thrilled to be in James and the Giant Peach. Jasper is a highly imaginative and creative fifth grader with a true passion for acting. He is inspired and wants to follow in the footsteps of his aunt who is a film actor and director. Jasper would thank his family as well as his directors, cast and crew for their constant support.

Clementine Champoux

Narrator 1

Clementine is thrilled to be working alongside her castmates in James and The Giant Peach this spring. Clementine is 14 years old and currently attending the Fine Arts Magnet program at Howard Middle School. She was recently accepted into Dr. Phillips High School where she will be in the Visual and Performing Arts Magnet program. Throughout her time with CFCArts, Clementine has been part of many shows including The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Disney's Aladdin Jr., Alice in Wonderland, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr., Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella Youth Edition, The Wind and the Willows, Annie Jr., Disney's Finding Nemo Jr., The Velveteen Rabbit, and Puffs. We are looking forward to seeing Clementine bring another character to life on stage!

Frankie Cowart

Storyteller, Understudy Grasshopper and Captain

Frankie is delighted to be a part of James and the Giant Peach with CFCArts. Frankie’s previous roles include Elmer Hopkins (The Best Christmas Pageant Ever), Toy Car (The Velveteen Rabbit) and Napoleon (Disney’s The Aristocats KIDS). Frankie would like to thank their family and friends for the unwavering encouragement and support.

Elora Eastman

Storyteller, Understudy Spider

Elora is thrilled to join the cast of James and the Giant Peach this spring, which will be her third show with CFCArts Youth Theatre! She is a seventh grade student at Audubon Park School K-8 where she enjoys theatre classes and is a violinist in the school's chamber orchestra. Elora's past roles with CFCArts include Field Mouse/Weasel (The Wind in the Willows) and Fishette (Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr.). Elora would like to thank her family and friends for all their continued support throughout the years. She would also like to thank her directors and everyone at CFCArts for their guidance and everything they do to make this such a great experience!

Madison Hahn

Storyteller, Understudy Earthworm and Glowworm

Madison is in third grade at Baldwin Park Elementary. She is thrilled to be part of the Jr. Troupe and is excited to do her best. She has performed in Frankie Builds Androids as Polly. Most recently, she performed in Disney’s Aladdin Jr. as Iago. Madison has also done multiple improv shows. She loves adding humor to the stage as well as bringing to life different aspects of her character. She would like to thank her Mom and Dad for encouraging her acting career, as well as her friends and family for supporting her.

Paige Hinton

Aunt Spiker

Paige is so excited to be performing in this production! She’s a 15-year-old student at Lake Brantley High School, where she’s an active member of Thespian Troupe 2888 and part of the school’s advanced choir program. Some of her favorite roles include Bunny in Princess Party Smackdown and Mr. Wormwood in Matilda. Over the summer, she had the incredible opportunity to perform with Orlando Opera in their 2025 concert production of Lord of the Rings at the Dr. Phillips Center. Paige is grateful for the amazing support from her friends, family, and teachers who inspire her to keep chasing her love for the stage.

Colin Hughes

Father and Old Man

Colin has been in theatre for several years now with CFCArts. He truly shines and loves to entertain. He is in seventh grade at Audubon Park. Colin shines when he is happy, and theatre makes him happy.

Lily Kate

Narrator 2

Lily is thrilled to play Narrator 2 in James and the Giant Peach with CFCArts. She has enjoyed a variety of roles with CFCArts including the know-it-all Alice Wendleken (The Best Christmas Pageant Ever), the forgetful but lovable Dory (Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr.), the Easy-Street aspiring Lily St. Regis (Annie Jr.), the elf who wants to be a dentist, Hermey (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr.), and the woodland creature affectionately known by his friends as Ratty (The Wind in the Willows). Lily also serves on the CFCArts Student Advisory Panel. She would like to thank her voice teacher, Ms. Angelyn, her dance teacher, Ms. Emma, and the amazing teachers and staff at CFCArts, and her family and friends for all of their love and support.

Sophia Le Gar

Storyteller, Mother, Understudy Officers

Sophia Andrea is a versatile performer with experience in vocal music, dance, theatre, and modeling. A soprano, she has appeared as a soloist in Ebenverse 2025 at Avalon Church and performed music from The Lord of the Rings at the Dr. Phillips Center. She has performed with OCPS All-County Choir, and the FEMA All-State Ensemble, with performances at NBA Orlando Magic games and community productions including Commotion in the Ocean. Sophia has also trained in ballet, tap, jazz, and baton twirling and has appeared as a runway model in the Macy’s Homecoming Fall Fashion Show.

Jaie Locke

Spider

Jaie is a 13-year-old theatre enthusiast who loves bringing stories to life on stage. She has performed in several musicals and plays, including Shrek, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Annie, and Into the Woods. Whether singing, acting, or dancing, Jaie enjoys every part of the creative process and is always excited to take on new roles and challenges. When not rehearsing, she loves watching Broadway shows, practicing lines, and spending time at Disney with her family. Jaie looks forward to continuing her journey in theatre and sharing her passion for performing.

Emily Masucci

Officer 1, Understudy Narrators 1 and 2

Emily is so excited to be a part of James and the Giant Peach. She is 14 and attends Boone High School. This is her fifth show at CFCArts, and she is so grateful for this amazing experience. She would like to thank her friends, family, and crew for this opportunity.

Luke McBride

Captain, Understudy Father and Old Man

Luke is delighted to perform in James and the Giant Peach with CFCArts. When he's not homeschooling or doing theatre, he enjoys riding his bike and reading. His prior roles include Kasey in The Velveteen Rabbit and Teddy in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.

Lucy Mills

Storyteller, Understudy Mother and Ladybug

Lucy is excited to take the stage with the CFCArts Jr. Troupe in James and the Giant Peach. A member of CFCArts for four years, she has enjoyed creating bold and playful characters, including Sergeant Tibbs in Disney’s 101 Dalmatians KIDS, Thing Two in Seussical the Musical KIDS, Star-To-Be in Annie Jr., and Hep Cat in Disney’s The Aristocats KIDS. She is grateful for the opportunity to continue growing as a performer with CFCArts this season.

Tyler O'Dell

James Henry Trotter

Tyler is very excited to play James in this production of James and the Giant Peach. He is 12 years old and he attends Lake Highland Preparatory School. Some of his favorite roles he has played in the past are Charlie in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, the Goat in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Adam in Beetlejuice Jr. Tyler would like to thank his mom and dad, his relatives, and his vocal teacher.

Livianna Stockdale

Ladybug

Livianna is excited to play Ladybug in this production of James and the Giant Peach with CFCArts. She is a seventh grader at Hunter’s Creek Middle School, where she is also involved with Future Problem Solvers. Her past roles include Ensemble in Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr. (CFCArts), Katie Brown in Little Women (CFCArts), Ruth Dakin Bailey in It’s a Wonderful Life (CFCArts), Narrator 1 in Seussical the Musical Jr. (school production), Ensemble in A Christmas Carol (What If Works), and was part of her elementary school’s news crew. She would like to thank her mother, Jill Neuman, and Mrs. Emma Ruffin, her elementary music teacher, who got her to find her passion for theatre.

Madeline Strenth

Storyteller, Understudy Aunts Sponge and Spiker and Centipede

Maddie is excited to be a part of this production and grow in her acting skills with CFCArts. She has participated in The Velveteen Rabbit and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. She would like to thank her family for their support, her fellow cast members, and all those who help make this production possible.

Talia Wagner

Earthworm

Talia is thrilled to take part in her ninth CFCArts production. Past favorites include Disney’s The Aristocats KIDS, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, and The Velveteen Rabbit. She would like to thank her parents for their encouragement, her siblings for their support, and the CFCArts team for their commitment to community theatre.

English Townsfolk, New Yorker

Ella is excited to be a part of this production with CFCArts Youth Theatre! She is a fourth grader at Hillcrest Elementary, where she is an active member of chorus. Past performances include Disney’s Aladdin Jr., Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr., Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella Youth Edition, Annie Jr., Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr., The Velveteen Rabbit, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Ella would like to thank her family, teachers, and directors for their encouragement and support.

Jackson Barry

English Townsfolk, New Yorker

Jackson is a comic-loving 11-year old, with big plans. He sincerely hopes you enjoy the show and stuff! His past roles include Ensemble in SpongeBob Jr., Annie Jr., Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr., The Velveteen Rabbit, and most recently The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. He expresses his sincerest gratitude for all of the support!

Matilda Barry

English Townsfolk, New Yorker

Matilda is excited to return to the stage with her friends! She is an 8 year old KPop Demon Hunters (Saja Boys), dragon, and cat lover - leading the way with her kindness and passion. Past roles include Ensemble in SpongeBob Jr., Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr., Annie Jr., The Velveteen Rabbit, and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Everly Blake

English Townsfolk, New Yorker

Everly Grace is a lively young lady with a flair for the dramatic. She is a beautiful girl with a big personality and bigger love for the spotlight. Everly has been performing with CFCArts since 2024, enjoying her time with her fellow thespians.

Breanna Bode

English Townsfolk, New Yorker

Breanna has been attending CFCArts productions as a spectator for many years and is thrilled to step onto the stage for the first time in James and the Giant Peach. As an 11-year-old homeschooler, she enjoys exploring her creative interests such as piano, singing, and art. Breanna is grateful for the love and encouragement of her family and friends.

Scarlett Boughner

English Townsfolk, New Yorker

Scarlett is so excited to perform in another show with cfcarts! She is in third grade at West Creek Elementary. She is also in rehearsals for her school's production of Disney’s Finding Nemo KIDS, where she shines as Pearl! Scarlett loves playing with her friends and her guinea pig, Winter.

Wyatt Buckland

English Townsfolk, New Yorker

Wyatt is thrilled to be performing in James and the Giant Peach! He has previously played Company roles in The Velveteen Rabbit and Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr. at CFCArts.

Ashtyn Burgin

English Townsfolk, New Yorker

Ashtyn is excited to perform in her fifth production with CFCArts! She is a fourth grader at Hillcrest Elementary and has loved her time with her theatre community. She would like to thank all of her supportive family and friends as well as the directors and stage managers for this experience!

Bertie Champoux

English Townsfolk, New Yorker

Bertie is thrilled to be a part of James and the Giant Peach. Bertie is eight years old and currently attending Lake Como Elementary. Throughout her time with CFCArts, Bertie has been part of many shows including The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Disney's Aladdin Jr., Alice in Wonderland, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr., Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella Youth Edition, The Wind in the Willows, Annie Jr., Disney's Finding Nemo Jr., and The Velveteen Rabbit. We are looking forward to watching Bertie's confidence and skills on stage continue to grow this spring!

Elliott Cusimano

English Townsfolk, New Yorker

Elliott is a spirited girl who is super excited to perform in James and the Giant Peach! This is her third performance with CFCArts, performing in Disney’s Aladdin Jr. and Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr. She also enjoys singing karaoke with her family. Elliott is grateful for the opportunity and her family’s support.

Vera Cusimano

English Townsfolk, New Yorker

James and the Giant Peach is Vera’s third show with CFCArts and she is super excited to be a part of it! Previously, she has been a part of Disney’s Aladdin Jr. and Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr. in ensemble parts. Vera is 12 years old and attends Glenridge Middle School as a part of the Jr Thespian Troupe 89087. Vera is grateful to her family for backing her and CFCArts for this opportunity!

JD Hajek

English Townsfolk, New Yorker

JD is excited to be a part of this upcoming production of James and the Giant Peach with CFCArts. He has never been in a play before, and this will be his first!

Charlotte Hill

English Townsfolk, New Yorker

Charlotte is genuinely ecstatic to be taking part in the James and the Giant Peach performance. A devoted Roald Dahl fan, she has read every one of his children's books. Charlotte is 11 years old and attends The Geneva School. Past roles include Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella Youth Edition with CFCArts (Company), Three Piggy Opera (Mama Pig), Peter Rabbit (Corn #2), Charlotte's Web (Charlotte), Robin Hood (Bess), Trojan War (Nestor/Deiphobus), and Out of Egypt (Zipporah). Charlotte would like to thank Mrs. Aycrigg and Mrs. Swain. She sends all her love to her parents, Betsy, Annie, and all her family and friends! Soli Deo Gloria!

Lily Hughes

English Townsfolk, New Yorker

Lily is 10 years old and is in fourth grade. She loves animals, science and doing theatre with her brother. She loves make believe and acting even at school. She is a leader and can’t wait to see what she continues to do.

Kaya Israel

English Townsfolk, New Yorker

Kaya is excited to make her theatre debut in James and the Giant Peach this spring. She is a sixth grade student at Glenridge Middle School, where she is an active member of the school chorus. Kaya is grateful for the opportunity to be part of this production and thanks the cast, crew, and creative team for their hard work, as well as her family for their continued support of the arts.

Willa Kramer

English Townsfolk, New Yorker

Willa is a fifth grader at Princeton Elementary, and is thrilled to be returning to her tenth CFCArts show. Her favorite thing about theatre is the friends that she has made along the way.

Nora Locke

English Townsfolk, New Yorker

Seven-year-old Nora delights in performing and creating magical moments on stage. She has appeared in productions of The Velveteen Rabbit, Winnie the Pooh, and Shrek, and enjoys singing, acting, and making audiences smile. When she’s not performing, she loves spending time at Disney and watching her favorite shows and movies, such as Bluey, Jurassic Park, and Gravity Falls. With a big imagination and lots of energy, Nora is always ready for her next adventure—on stage or off!

Anderson Marshall

English Townsfolk, New Yorker

Anderson is thrilled to be a part of James and the Giant Peach. He is a fourth grader at Maitland Montessori School where he plays percussion in the school band. Anderson takes voice lessons at Winter Park Music Academy, and is self-taught on the harmonica. He has appeared in four theatre productions with another company, and this marks his second show with CFCArts. Past shows include Swamped!, Circus, Circus, Get in the Game, Elfis and the Frozen Princess, and most recently, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.

Sarah McBride

English Townsfolk, New Yorker

Sarah is pleased to be a part of James and the Giant Peach. When she's not homeschooling or doing theatre, she loves to craft, do gymnastics, read, and sing. Prior roles include Sage in The Velveteen Rabbit and Rafunzel in Rafunzel.

Madeline Overstreet

English Townsfolk, New Yorker

Madeline is excited to be a part of James and the Giant Peach with CFCArts this spring! Past roles with CFCArts include Rabbit (Winnie the Pooh pre-show), Bee (Winnie the Pooh), Monkey (Disney’s Aladdin Jr.), and Sea Creature (Disney’s Moana Jr.). Madeline would like to thank her family and friends for their support, and her directors and stage managers for this experience!

Aria Pech

English Townsfolk, New Yorker

Aria is excited for her first show with CFCArts. She has previously performed with Imagine Performing Arts as Gary in SpongeBob the Musical and Munchkin/Flying Monkey/Ozian in The Wizard of Oz. She takes weekly theatre class at IPAC. She will be performing in The Addams Family as an Ancestor later this spring. Aria thanks all her family and friends that support her and love her.

Ada Price

English Townsfolk, New Yorker

Ada is thrilled for her first CFCArts performance in James and the Giant Peach this spring. Past roles include Zuzu in It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play (Center Stage at Serenbe), Froglet in Honk Jr. (The Legacy Theatre), and Ensemble in Disney’s Dare to Dream Jr. (The Legacy Theatre). Ada would like to thank her family for their support, and everyone at CFCArts for the warm welcome to their stage!

Penelope Puig

English Townsfolk, New Yorker

Penelope is proud to be appearing in her first theatrical production, James and the Giant Peach, with CFCArts this spring! This is her first theatrical production, and she is thrilled to be making her stage debut. Penelope is smart, funny, and kind, and she has a deep love for theatre. She sends a big thank you to her family, friends, and the CFCArts team for their love, support, and encouragement.

Raquel Rivera

English Townsfolk, New Yorker

Raquel is thrilled to continue her journey with the CFCArts family this season! At 14 years old, Raquel is learning to step out of her shell and embrace the joy of performing. She was recently featured in CFCArts’ production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever! She’s passionate about singing and honing her craft with every opportunity. Raquel attends OCP, where she is an active member of the Thespian Club, eager to grow, learn, and shine alongside her fellow performers. She is grateful for the support of her family, friends, and the incredible CFCArts community as she discovers her voice on stage and develops her skills in both acting and singing in these dynamic productions.

Thoryn Schroeder

English Townsfolk, New Yorker

Thoryn is excited to be a part of another CFCArts production. She is 11 years old and in the 5th grade. She is a proud member of the Girl Scouts. Her past credits include Church Parent (The Best Christmas Pageant Ever) and Company (The Velveteen Rabbit). She would like to thank the entire cast and crew for their hard work, and her family and friends for all of their support.

Wyatt Simpson

English Townsfolk, New Yorker

Wyatt is nine years old and lives in Maitland with his parents, and little sister and brother. His favorite book is Diary of a Wimpy Kid and he enjoys swimming and playing video games. We are extremely proud of Wyatt in his first performance!

English Townsfolk, New Yorker

Katherine is excited to come back for her fifth CFCArts performance of James and the Giant Peach. She is excited to keep learning and growing, while embracing all the challenges and rewards theatre has to offer. She would like to thank her friends and family for all of their love and support

English Townsfolk, New Yorker

Emma is a fourth grade student who is excited to be part of this production. This marks her fourth show with CFCArts, and she loves the opportunity to perform and grow as a young artist. Emma enjoys singing, acting, and being on stage, and she is grateful to her family, teachers, and the CFCArts team for their continued support.

Eleanor Vinton

English Townsfolk, New Yorker

Elly is looking forward to being part of James in the Giant Peach! She is 11 years old and attends Lake Eola Charter School in Orlando. Past roles include Ensemble (The Best Christmas Pageant Ever the Musical). Elly is excited for this experience!

Eden Wagner

English Townsfolk, New Yorker

Eden is thrilled to take the stage in her first production with CFCArts! Eden is a third grade student who has watched her sister perform and is excited to act out the epic tale of James and his peach. She would like to thank her parents for their support and her siblings for cheering her on.

Nora Asbell

English Child

Nora is excited to be part of this production with CFCArts Productions! She has previously performed in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr., Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella Youth Edition, The Wind in the Willows, Annie Jr., and Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr. as a member of the Jr. Company. She would like to thank her family, teachers, and directors for their continued support and encouragement.

Georgia Greene

English Child

Georgia is excited to participate in her second show with CFCArts. Previously, she was a Jr. Company cast member in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr. She is in second grade at Killarney Elementary, and loves to sing and dance for anyone who will watch! She also enjoys wrestling— following in the footsteps of her big brother, Noah.

Benjamin Hughes

English Child

Benjamin has always been a talkative guy who loves to entertain, but when his dad started doing improv comedy, Ben knew he had to get up on stage.

Winter King

English Child

Winter is thrilled to be part of James and the Giant Peach! This is her second year with CFCArts. She is eight years old and attends Innovation Montessori where she is a member of Drama Club and Show Choir, participating in both Winter Wonderland and The Wizard of Oz.

Darina Lyapina

English Child

Darina is excited to be a part of James and the Giant Peach with CFCArts! She enjoys music and loves playing the piano. Darina composed her own original piece for the National PTA Reflections competition, earning an Honorable Mention Award. She also enjoys singing and currently sings in a choir. Darina previously appeared in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and The Velveteen Rabbit with CFCArts. Her experience as a child model has helped her grow confident on stage. She thanks her family and teachers for their continued support and encouragement.

Samantha McBride

English Child

Samantha is excited to perform in James and the Giant Peach! When not homeschooling or doing theatre, she loves to craft, play with Legos, dance, swim, and ride her bike. She has loved being involved with other programs with CFCArts like The Velveteen Rabbit and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.

Miles Mroczkowski

English Child

Miles is excited to be part of James and the Giant Peach, and is looking forward to being on stage again! Miles wishes to thank the entire staff and producers at CFCArts. It is their dedication and hard work that make these delightful productions possible. Thank you!

Julia Muccigrosso

English Child

Julia is so excited for her second show with CFCArts! After participating in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, she is leaning into her love of performing. She wants to thank all of her family and friends for being so supportive and can’t wait to take the stage again!

Luna Newcomb

English Child

Luna is six years old and has been participating in theatre for almost a year now. This will be her third show with CFCArts. Luna loves her time rehearsing with her friends and learning more about the arts and theatre and is already anticipating her next show!

Marcelo Porrata

English Child

Marcelo cannot wait to be a part of his third show here at CFCArts this spring! He is four years old and loves dancing with Studio 150, baking with his mama, playing with his daddy, telling stories to his sister, and most of all, being on stage as often as humanly possible. He aspires to be a cake baker, an astronaut, and a theatre director like both of his parents. He would like to thank his family for being his biggest fans.

Francesca Rojas

English Child

Francesca is so pleased to be joining CFCArts again for James and the Giant Peach. She is six years old and has been in multiple productions! She would like to thank her parents for their support.

Renata Savchenko

English Child

Renata is excited to be part of this production with CFCArts. She is a young performer who enjoys singing, dancing, and being on stage. Theatre helps her build confidence, creativity, and express her love for performing. Renata would like to thank her family, teachers, and directors for their support and encouragement.

Piper Simpson

English Child

Piper Simpson is seven years old and has been active in theatre for the last two years. Her favorite book is Charlotte’s Web and she enjoys playing with her friends at school, in the neighborhood and on the stage. We are extremely proud of Piper in her sixth performance!

Riley Thomas

English Child

Riley is seven years old and is so excited to be part of this production of James and the Giant Peach! Out of the eight shows she has performed with CFCArts, her favorite to date has been Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, in which she was a member of the Children’s Chorus. In her spare time, Riley loves to read, draw, and play violin and piano. Riley would like to thank her directors along with her family for their love and support.

Alexander Ting

English Child

Alex is super excited to be in James and the Giant Peach for his very first time ever on a real stage! This is his first theatre experience, and he’s having a blast pretending, playing, and bringing a big, imaginative story to life. Alex loves silly moments, fun surprises, and being part of a team, and he’s thrilled to share this peachy adventure with the audience. He hopes you enjoy the show as much as he’s enjoying being in it!

Avalene Weidman

English Child

Avalene is six years old. Her birthday is her favorite day of the year. She likes to sing, and she wants to be an actress.

Marigold Yadav

English Child

Marigold is honored and excited to be a part of James and the Giant Peach with CFCArts this spring! She is seven years old and attends Dommerich Elementary School. Her past role was a Baby Angel in last winter's CFCArts production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Marigold would like to thank her family and friends for their support, and her directors and stage managers for nurturing her love of music and the stage!

Zoe Yu

English Child

Zoe is excited to be part of James and the Giant Peach. She is a second grader who previously appeared in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella Youth Edition with CFCArts and has enjoyed continuing to grow as a performer through acting, music, and movement. Zoe is grateful to the creative team for their guidance and support, and she would like to thank her family for always encouraging her love of the arts.