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James

A lonely young boy who lacks confidence. Having lost both his parents in a freak accident, he feels he belongs nowhere in the world. However, when given the right encouragement he becomes resourceful and innovative. A good friend.

Gender: Male

Age: Student

Vocal range top: G5

Vocal range bottom: G3

AUDITION PIECE: "On Your Way Home"

Ladahlord

A strange, magical storyteller. Often inserts himself into the story, in disguise, to help push the action forward.

Gender: Male

Age: Student/Adult

Vocal range top: A4

Vocal range bottom: Bb2

AUDITION PIECE: "Right Before Your Eyes"

Spiker

James' mean aunt. A thief and a scoundrel. Shrewd and opportunistic. Very tall and thin.

Gender: Female

Age: Adult

Vocal range top: E5

Vocal range bottom: F#3

AUDITION PIECE: "Property Of Spiker And Sponge"

Sponge

James' other mean aunt. Also a thief and a scoundrel, but not nearly as bright as her sister. Very corpulent, she often has her mind on food.

Gender: Female

Age: Adult

Vocal range top: E5

Vocal range bottom: F#3

AUDITION PIECE: "Property Of Spiker And Sponge"

Spider

A normal spider who has become human-sized after eating a crocodile tongue. Her husband was killed and eaten by Spiker and Sponge. She is warm and friendly to James. This actor also plays Woman with Purse and Reporter 1.

Age: Student/Adult

Vocal range top: E5

Vocal range bottom: G3

AUDITION PIECE: "Everywhere That You Are"

Green Grasshopper

A wizened grasshopper who has become human-sized after eating a crocodile tongue. An excellent musician. Has his eye on Ladybug. This actor also plays Man with Wallet and Garden Guild.

Age: Student/Adult

Vocal range top: G4

Vocal range bottom: C3

AUDITION PIECE: "Floatin' Along"

Centipede

An ornery centipede who becomes human-sized after eating a crocodile tongue. Hates humans, in part because Spiker and Sponge fumigated his family. Prickly and rude, everyone thinks he is a pest. This actor also plays Buzz, the Hollywood agent.

Age: Student/Adult

Vocal range top: G4

Vocal range bottom: C3

AUDITION PIECE: "Floatin' Along"

Ladybug

A motherly ladybug who has become human-sized after eating a crocodile tongue. Respectable and classy, she has a warm, caring heart. Has her eye on Grasshopper. This actor also plays Matron Nurse and Reporter.

Age: Student/Adult

Vocal range top: E5

Vocal range bottom: G3

AUDITION PIECE: "Everywhere That You Are"

Earthworm

An earthworm who has become human-sized after eating a crocodile tongue. A bit of a scaredy-cat. He is neurotic and worried about everything, but is very friendly and brave when called upon. This actor also plays Bobby Cop and Bitzi Botana.

Age: Student/Adult

Vocal range top: A4

Vocal range bottom: C2

AUDITION PIECE: "Floatin' Along"

Ensemble

Crowd, Karl Kreatour, Reporters, Vagrants, Garden Guild, Bobby-Cops, Willy Wonka, Oompa Loompas, Hollywood Agents, Seaugulls, New Yorkers.

Gender: Any 

Age: Student/Adult

AUDITION PIECE: "There's Money On That Tree"