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


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