Cool Kid Players
Youth Performing Arts
The Cool Kid Player's (C.K.P.) Youth Performing Arts Program is a sign up program offering ages 6 to 18 the opportunity to perform in full scale theater productions here at the Selma Arts Center. CKP produces around three shows a year, ages vary depending on the “casting call" for each performance. No experience is needed and all are included with registration. Our program also offers Performing Arts and Visual Arts classes, such as Acting, Vocal, Make-up, Art and Scenic Design.
The City of Selma Recreation Department has provided the youth of the community the opportunity to experience the performing arts since the early 2000’s. CKP productions and classes are open to all, and provide a variety of Arts and skill level. It is the City of Selma's goal to provide youth a safe environment and affordable education of the arts.
Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach Jr. | February 19th - March 1st
Book byTimothy Allen McDonald Music and Lyrics byBenj Pasek Justin Paul Based on the book, "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl.
"If you can just believe its beautifully bizarre"
Presented by The Cool Kid Players : Selma's Youth Performing Arts
Tally' ho and away we go!
Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach Jr. is presented by Cool Kid Players and is part of the 2026 Season Membership package.
Based on one of Roald Dahl’s most poignantly quirky stories, Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach JR. is a brand new take on this "masterpeach" of a tale. Featuring a wickedly tuneful score and a witty and charming book, this adventurous musical about courage and self-discovery is destined to be a classic.
When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that grows a tremendous peach, rolls into the ocean and launches a journey of enormous proportions. James befriends a collection of singing insects that ride the giant piece of fruit across the ocean, facing hunger, sharks and plenty of disagreements along the way.
Rated G
CKP Parent Booster Club Presidents -Casey DeBaets, Talene Kasparian-Cleveland
Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach Jr.
Rehearsals Start: January 5th 2026
Audition Date: December 15th-17th 2025
Synopsis:
Based on one of Roald Dahl’s most poignantly quirky stories, Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach JR. is a brand new take on this "masterpeach" of a tale. Featuring a wickedly tuneful score and a witty and charming book, this adventurous musical about courage and self-discovery is destined to be a classic.
When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that grows a tremendous peach, rolls into the ocean and launches a journey of enormous proportions. James befriends a collection of singing insects that ride the giant piece of fruit across the ocean, facing hunger, sharks and plenty of disagreements along the way.
Rehearsals: Rehearsals start January 5th 2026 Rehearsals are 4pm to 6pm, every Monday thru Wednesday at the Selma Arts Center. Some Thursday rehearsals will be scheduled for main characters. Not everyone is called everyday so please look to the digital calendar on the ‘Parent Spot”.
Performances: Two weekends, 12 performances. Main characters are split cast.
Thursday, February 19th 7PM / Friday, February 20th 7PM / Saturday, February 21st at 2PM & 7PM / Sunday, February 22nd at 2PM & 7PM
Thursday, February 26th 7PM / Friday, February 27th 7PM / Saturday, February 28th at 2PM & 7PM / Sunday March 1st at 2PM & 7PM.
Rehearsals will take place at the Selma Arts Center 1935 High Street, Selma CA 92662.
For more information call (559) 891-2238 or email nicolettea@cityofselma.com
• Join CKP- James and the Giant Peach Remind Classroom
• Rehearsal Schedule- James and The Giant Peach Jr.
Parent Spot - Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach Jr.
Visit the Parent Spot to find
Remind App- Join our classroom @CKPJames (https://www.remind.com/join/ckpjames)
*Please Note: Reminds will ONLY SEND as IN APP Notifications. Please be sure to DOWNLOAD THE APP or access Remind via a web browser
Rehearsal Calendar- Daily Schedule Subject to change.
All Schedule changes will be listed in Parent Spot and sent out Via Remind.
Handouts and Notices-
• Parent Welcome Slides- James and the Giant Peach Jr.
• First Weeks Schedule - James and the Giant Peach Jr.
• Show Time Handout - James and the Giant Peach Jr.
• Costume and Hair Outline
Meet the Team
