Community Theatre
JAMES & THE GIANT PEACH | June 3-6th
James and the Giant Peach is a magical, family-friendly musical adventure based on the beloved book by Roald Dahl. When young James climbs inside a mysterious giant peach, he teams up with a quirky group of insect friends and sets off on a daring journey filled with danger, friendship, and wonder. Showing at Te Paske Theatre (Sioux Center Middle School), June 3–6, 2026, come experience the magic inside the peach!
PEACH WEEK!
PEACH WEEK!
Join us for Peach Week, Sioux Center’s tastiest celebration inspired by James and the Giant Peach! Local restaurants will be featuring special peach-themed (and bug-approved!) menu items for one week only, April 19-25. Pick up a Peach Passport at any participating location, collect stamps as you visit each stop, and turn in your completed passport for a chance to win two free tickets to the show plus a $20 Chamber gift card. It’s a fun, flavorful way to support local businesses and get excited for our upcoming community theatre production!
Participating restaurants:
The Fruited Plain Cafe
New Grounds Coffee Co.
RJ's Indoor Golf and Bar
Late Harvest Brewery
Casey's Bakery
712 Nutrition
the cast
Naomi Anderson (James)
Jackie Stack (Ladahlord)
Janelle Thomas (Aunt Spiker)
Angela Reideman (Aunt Sponge)
David Janssen (Earthworm)
Kiptyn Doughan (Centipede)
Sarah Stoub (Ladybug)
Rachel Henkle (Spider)
Dale Landegent (Grasshopper)
Janelle Phinney (Bitsy Botana)
Becky Donahue (Garden Guild)
Alli Van Wyk (Garden Guild)
Ella Van Zee (Garden Guild)
Desiree Coulander (Garden Guild)
Kirbee Nykamp (Matron Nurse)
Evan Lawrence (Vagrant/Reporter/Shark)
Jovie Kempers (Vagrant/Film Crew)
Cora Donahue (Vagrant/Film Crew/Seagull)
Piper Doughan (Vagrant/Hollywood Agent)
Wyatt Keller (Cop/Reporter)
Mikaiah Henkle (Cop/Film Crew)
Bria Evans (Reporter)
Savannah De Nooy (Reporter/Shark)
Claire Phinney (Reporter)
Leah Van Maanen (Reporter)
Shiloh Henkle (Film Crew/Seagull)
Emma Haan (Film Crew/Oompa Loompa/Seagull)
Destiny Hooyer (Buzz)
Josie Koerselman (Hollywood Agent/Shark)
Milana Cercone (Hollywood Agent)
Sylvia Riedeman (Hollywood Agent)
Arabella Perigo (Hollywood Agent/Shark)
Maya Heldt (Hollywood Agent/Shark)
Victoria Phinney (Hollywood Agent)
Jack Moeller (Willy Wonka/Hollywood Agent)
Penny Donahue (Oompa Loompa/Seagull)
the creative team
Director - Marissa Leraas
Producer - Kaitlyn Morley
Stage Manager - Katie Crumrine
Assistant Stage Manager - Lauren VanderPlaats
Vocal Director - Janelle Phinney
Orchestra Conductor - Angela Holt Carlson
Costume Designer - Janelle Thomas
Assistant Costume Designer - Miriam Buss
Props Design - David Janssen
Set Construction - Cindy Moeller
Lighting Designer - Jonathan Foster
Sound Designer/Mic Operator - Kalynn Marxen
Puppet Designer - Ethan Koerner
Rehearsal Pianist - Kate Noteboom
