James and the Giant Peach Jr. Cast

Abbey is thrilled to be part of James and the Giant Peach! She has been involved in theater for over ten years and has loved every moment on stage. Some of her favorite past roles include Anna in Frozen, Cassie in 13, and Spongebob in SpongeBob the musical. Abbey is grateful for the support of her family, friends, and directors, and hopes you enjoy the show!

Casey is a bright and joyful performer who absolutely loves being part of musical theater. She enjoys spending time with her friends and brings a fun, playful energy wherever she goes. On stage, she shines with confidence and charm, lighting up every performance with her smile.

Harlow is so excited to be in James and the Giant Peach. This will be her 4th show with HPA. Harlow is also a member of the HPA MTCA team. She will be joining the OCSA Acting Conservatory in the fall as a 7th grader. Harlow began her love for musical theater at the age of 4 and it continues to be her passion. Special thanks to Kris, Carson and her family and friends for believing in her.

Adalyn is excited for another musical production with CAAB and HPA. She loves to act, dance and sing. Her favorite performance was Ms. Hannigan in Annie. She wants to thank her family for all their support and the instructors at Huston’s for all they have taught her.

Gabriel Barnett is a sophomore at Esperanza and discovered he liked being on stage three years ago. He enjoys learning about history, watching movies and playing video games.

Olivia is a 10 year old who has done 6 musicals with HPA and she loves it. She loves pizza, plants, animals and reading. She hopes to stay in theater a lot longer. Recently, she was cast in her first lead as Olaf in Frozen in November. Other rolls have included, backround characters in The Little Mermaid, Mayor of Bikini Bottom in Spongebob, Dolores in Encanto, A Who in Seusical and a fish in Finding Nemo.

Jay is an energetic and passionate performer who loves being part of musical theater. When he’s not on stage, you can find him playing with his friends and bringing laughter to everyone around him. He truly lights up the stage with his personality, humor, and love for performing.

Bethany is heading into 8th grade and is an avid dancer, singer and theater participant with CAAB, HPA, ADBA and Yorba Linda Middle School. She is very excited about participating in James and the Giant Peach this year!

Sutton Sherwood is an outgoing 10 year old with a passion for theater and the stage. Since discovering a love for acting and singing at a young age, she has appeared in over 10 children’s productions including Finding Nemo, Rock Around the Block, Shrek, Suessical the Musical and many others. When not performing Sutton enjoys playing keeper on her soccer team and making videos. Sutton is thrilled to be participating in her first role at Huston’s of James and the Giant Peach.

Kaitlyn is excited to be back on stage for her second production. She loves art, her two dogs, her chickens, and visiting the axolotls at the aquarium. She especially enjoys spending time with her little brother and is grateful to be part of the show.

Santiago “Santi” Sisco-Taylor is 8 years old and is excited to be a part of James and the Giant Peach. He enjoys playing soccer, football, and basketball, as well as singing and playing the guitar. Santi’s favorite thing in the world is spending time with his family and siblings. He is grateful for the opportunity to be part of this production and hopes you enjoy the show!

Hi, I’m Mila Chang. I’m 13, and I love performing the summer musicals with HPA. Last summer was the first time I shared the stage with my little brother, Kobe we had a blast! I’m so excited for more great memories with everyone! Thank you, HPA staff, family, and friends for always supporting my love for theater and performing arts.

Elizabeth has a deep passion for the stage and genuine love for performing. She began her theatrical journey in The Wizard of Oz, where she first discovered her love for performing. Since then, she has taken on roles in productions such as SpongeBob the Musical and Frozen, continuing to grow her confidence and versatility as a performer. She looks forward to continuing her journey in the performing arts and developing into a well-rounded actress.

Hi, my name is Kobe Chang. I’m 10 years old and this is my second summer musical at HPA. I’m looking forward to sharing the stage with my big sister and learning more about theater and performing. I’m grateful to be able to make more memories with the entire cast. Thank you, HPA, staff, family, and friends for supporting my sister Mila and I.

Vivian is 10 years old and loves to perform. She is thrilled to be part of James and the Giant Peach the Musical, Jr.! Previously, she performed as Mayzie La Bird in Seussical the Musical, Jr., Young Elsa in Frozen, Jr., and Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz, Jr. Additionally, she has participated in multiple musical theater workshops and dance recitals. When not on stage, she enjoys reading, roller skating, swimming, and singing in the shower. Special thanks to her voice teacher, Miss Heavenn, and her family for their support!

Hudson is 11 years old and loves performing! He’s performed in Descendants, Encanto, and Frozen, but his very favorite show so far was Seussical Jr! He loves to sing and pours his whole heart and soul into everything he performs. He’s also just the nicest guy and a friend to everyone. His goal is to someday perform on Broadway like Huston Alumni, Nolan!

Korra Gibson most recently appeared with CAAB as Pig Pen in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and this is her 6th production with the company. She loves gymnastics, acting, jump roping, and snuggling with her cat Kwazii. Korra is 10 years old and plans to pursue a career as an actor or a gymnast.

Malcolm Gibson most recently appeared with CAAB as Linus in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown and this is his 5th show with the company. Malcolm is 13 years old, he enjoys reading, playing trumpet, ninja gymnastics, competing in cubing competitions, and playing video games.

Alex is 11 years old and very exited to be in her second HPA performance! She loves tap dancing, sewing and playing tennis with her friends and family. Her favorite animals are chinchillas, guinea pigs and the platypus.

Henry is thrilled to participate in James and the Giant Peach! He has previously played Charles in Beetlejuice, Baker in Into the Woods, Larry the Lobster in Spongebob, and the Vacationer in Nemo. When he's not making people laugh and smile on stage, you can find Henry playing tennis, creating Youtube videos, playing video games, and playing with his dog. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Caleb is excited to be back on stage in this production. He has previously appeared in The Wizard of Oz and Seussical Jr. and loves being part of musical theatre. When he's not performing, Caleb enjoys singing, dancing, and drawing.

Etta loves singing, dancing, and performing on stage. She previously appeared in productions with Huston as Bulda the Rock Troll in Frozen and Lucy in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. When she’s not acting, Etta can usually be found obsessing over turtles or creating awesome artwork. She loves being part of theater productions and hopes you enjoy James and the Giant Peach!

Starli is a young performer who found her love for the arts at the age of 3. With a strong foundation in dance through her time with Dynamic New Artistry, she has also showcased her acting skills in various musicals, including portraying Gary in SpongeBob & Young Anna in Frozen with HPA, and most recently, a role in Music Man with YLHS. Starli’s dedication to her craft has earned her numerous regional and national awards. This summer, she is thrilled to continue her artistic journey with her cast in James and the Giant Peach!

Megan attends Van Buren Elementary where she recently portrayed the Cat in the Hat in "Seussical Jr." and the Scarecrow in "The Wizard of Oz". A resident of Placentia, Megan was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, and also spent multiple years growing up in Adelaide, South Australia, where she began her love of dance and theatre.

Kate began singing and dancing at McCoy Rigby when she was 5 years old. She has been in three musicals at her elementary school, 2 as leads.

I like singing, dancing, hanging out with my friends. And Acting!! Of course. I like drawing/sketching, going on trips. I’ve been a musical theatre fan for as long as I can remember. I’ve always had a passion for acting.

I’m in the 5th grade. I enjoy competitive dance, making bracelets and performing in plays. I started a small kid business called SeaSide Jewelry with my bff. I’ve been in 5 school plays and had my first lead in Seussical.

Rosalind has loved being a part of musicals at her school including The Wizard of Oz and Seussical and she is also very excited to be a part of this show! She also loves to play violin and softball.

Asher, age 8, has a passion for acting and is excited to perform in the summer production. He has previously performed as the one and only, Bert Healy, in Annie Jr. and as ensemble for Wizard of Oz. In his free time, Asher enjoys playing games, drawing, and spending time with his brother and cousins.

William is trilled to be back on stage for his second show with Hustons. He has also participated in two school plays, continuing to grow his passion for acting. In addition to theatre, he plays basketball and is a committed martial artist, holding a brown belt in karate.

Jake is excited to return to the stage for his second production. He loves playing Fortnite and Minecraft and especially enjoys making people laugh. He is thrilled to be part of the show.

Briella is thrilled to be back on stage with friends in her third production with HPA. Briella is an active 9 year old filling the calendar with soccer and softball games but her passion for song and dance is always shining through. She is so grateful to HPA and cast and crew for making this experience so special.

Daniel is a very talented child who loves theatre and acting. Over the past few years, Dan has performed in various productions including Finding Nemo, Wizard of Oz, Christmas carol, Seussical and the was in last years summer performance of HPAs Sponge Bob musical as Patrick. He also loves Karate and reading.