This weekend, audiences have the chance to witness something truly special: Two casts of young actors will bring “James and the Giant Peach Jr.” to life on the Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts stage.
Performances are Saturday, July 12, and Sunday, July 13, featuring our Cast A and Cast B ensembles.
Cast A will perform at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, July 12, and 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 13. Cast B will perform at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, and 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 13.
Based on Roald Dahl’s classic tale, this high-energy musical tells the story of young James as he escapes from his cruel aunts and sets off on a journey across the ocean with a magical crew of oversized insect friends inside a giant peach.
This production is the culmination of an intensive theater camp where local kids have spent weeks learning lines, building confidence, making friends, and discovering the power of collaboration and creativity.
From vocal warm-ups to blocking scenes and learning choreography, the kids have been immersed in the full theater experience.
More than just a show, “James and the Giant Peach Jr.” represents the joy, discipline and magic that comes from working as a team — and it’s a celebration of what young artists can achieve with the right encouragement.
Three professional shows in full repertory
In addition to “James and the Giant Peach Jr.,” Thingamajig Theatre Company’s 2025 summer rep season is in full swing with three professionally produced shows running in repertory:
• “Something Rotten!” — A hilarious, musical comedy that imagines the world’s first musical — set in 1595. Two struggling playwright brothers try to outshine William Shakespeare, leading to a riotous mix of mistaken prophecy, Renaissance drama and show-stopping numbers.
• “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” — A darkly funny, Tony-winning musical in which a charming underdog discovers he’s eighth in line for an earldom — and sets out to eliminate the competition. One actor plays all eight doomed heirs, and the result is a tour-de-force of comedic timing and invention.
• Andrew Lippa’s “The Wild Party” — A steamy, Jazz Age musical full of ambition, betrayal and unrelenting rhythm. This electrifying piece captures the roaring spirit of the 1920s while asking what happens when the party goes too far.
Audiences can catch different shows each night of the week. With rotating performances and a dynamic ensemble of professional actors, no two evenings at Thingamajig are the same. Whether you’re in the mood for big laughs, twisted love or a toe-tapping time machine back to Shakespeare’s day, there’s something for everyone.
Broadway Gala tickets now on sale
Mark your calendars: Thingamajig’s annual Broadway Gala is set for July 29, and tickets are on sale now.
This is our biggest night of the year, featuring unforgettable performances by our summer repertory company, a festive atmosphere and a highly anticipated live auction.
Auction items help fund our year-round programming and community engagement, including scholarships for youth programs, artist housing, and the production of bold, professional theater here in Pagosa Springs.
The community’s generosity at this event has helped sustain and grow the theater’s impact over the years, and we’re excited to celebrate with everyone again this summer.
Come for the glamour, stay for the heart, and know that every ticket and every bid helps keep the lights on and the stories on stage.
Thingamajig Theatre Company’s 2025 summer rep season is playing at the Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts through Aug. 30.
For tickets and show information, visit pagosacenter.org or call (970) 731.SHOW (7469).
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