Episode 23-1117: “James and the Giant Peach” and “Peter and the Starcatcher” — two tales to stretch your imagination.

(00:00) Intro and ⁠KMUZ Theatre Talk⁠ Calendar. (09:06) We all know the Peter Pan story, but what happened before Neverland? The answer is in the magical play with music, Peter and the Starcatcher, onstage at Albany Civic Theatre Dec. 1–16. Ann interviews assistant director Stepanie Schwarz and actors Henry Moat and Teza Ross to talk about Black Stache, the Lost Boys, crocodiles, fairies and how a raked stage helps tell the tale. (18:34) A giant peach, animated puppet insects and a thrilling story come alive on the Grand Theatre stage in downtown Salem Dec. 8–17 as Enlightened Theatrics presents James and the Giant Peach, based on the classic book by Roald Dahl. Director Stephen Munshaw, actor Ryan Carty and Enlightened’s Executive Director Jessica Peterson are really excited about this musical, and for good reason. Listen to ⁠KMUZ Theatre Talk⁠ anytime, wherever you get your podcasts. KMUZ Theatre Talk airs live at 9 a.m. the first and third Fridays of the month at ⁠KMUZ 100.7 and 88.5 FM ⁠in the mid-Willamette Valley and on your favorite radio app.