James & the Giant Peach, Jr. presented by the A.C.T.

The Acton Cooperative Theater (The A.C.T.) will present its “master-peach” production of Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach JR. on Friday, June 10 th at 7:00pm and Saturday, June 11 th at 2:00pm. All shows take place at R. J. Grey Jr. High School Dragonfly Theater, located at 16 Charter Road in Acton. Tickets are available at the door or can be purchased in advance by calling 978.760.2577 or at Buttons & Bows located at 448 Great Rd Acton, MA 01720.

Featuring music and lyrics by the Tony-nominated songwriters Justin Paul and Benj Pasek, James and the Giant Peach JR. is a delightfully offbeat adaptation of the classic Roald Dahl adventure that tells the story of a young orphaned child who finds a loving family in a most peculiar way. A fantastical tale of a boy, his insect friends, and their amazing journey across the ocean on a giant piece of fruit, James and the Giant Peach also explores some sophisticated themes. How do we define our family? How do we start over after a big loss? James is a child put in a remarkable situation, and with the help and support of some new friends he is able to achieve great things. Similarly, The A.C.T.’s dedicated cast members are working together in extraordinary ways to present this musical for your enjoyment. Through their production these students are celebrating the power of story-telling, teamwork and imagination. We hope you’ll join us in applauding them.

The A.C.T. is a unique, non-profit cooperative theater for grades K-12. Their mission is to foster creativity and self-confidence in children and teens as they develop and improve their skills in various areas of the performing arts. The A.C.T. welcomes students from Acton and surrounding communities who are interested in exploring the wonderful world of theater. For more information on James and the Giant Peach Jr. or information on auditions and upcoming productions, please visit the theater group's website at http://www.the-act.org.