The BFG
(Big Friendly Giant)
November 2023 – January 2024!
By Roald Dahl
Adapted by David Wood
Directed by Whit MacLaughlin
F. Otto Haas Stage
Expected Runtime: 90 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission
Recommended Age: 5 & Up
SOCIAL NARRATIVE: What to expect during your time at the Arden
Roald Dahl’s beloved book comes to the stage in a vibrant new production. The BFG (Big Friendly Giant) follows the story of 8-year-old Sophie as she learns about the lives of giants, dreams, and friendship. You just never know where you might find unexpected kindness and a little bit of bravery!
Matteo Scammell as The BFG in Arden Theatre Company’s The BFG (Big Friendly Giant). Photo by Wide Eyed Studios.
Matteo Scammell and Jessica Money in Arden Theatre Company’s The BFG (Big Friendly Giant). Photo by Wide Eyed Studios.
Matteo Scammell, Jessica Money, Leah Walton, and Kishia Nixon in Arden Theatre Company’s The BFG (Big Friendly Giant). Photo by Wide Eyed Studios.
Jessica Money as Sophie in Arden Theatre Company’s The BFG (Big Friendly Giant). Photo by Wide Eyed Studios.
Matteo Scammell and Jessica Money in Arden Theatre Company’s The BFG (Big Friendly Giant). Photo by Wide Eyed Studios.
Matteo Scammell and Jessica Money in Arden Theatre Company’s The BFG (Big Friendly Giant). Photo by Wide Eyed Studios.
Matteo Scammell and Jessica Money in Arden Theatre Company’s The BFG (Big Friendly Giant). Photo by Wide Eyed Studios.
Kishia Nixon, Newton Buchanan, Leah Walton, Jo Vito Ramirez, Matteo Scammell, and Jessica Money in Arden Theatre Company’s The BFG (Big Friendly Giant). Photo by Wide Eyed Studios.
Leah Walton, Newton Buchanan, Kishia Nixon, Jo Vito Ramirez, Bi Jean Ngo, and Adaeze Nwoko in Arden Theatre Company’s The BFG (Big Friendly Giant). Photo by Wide Eyed Studios.
Newton Buchanan, Kishia Nixon, Leah Walton, Jo Vito Ramirez, Bi Jean Ngo, and Adaeze Nwoko in Arden Theatre Company’s The BFG (Big Friendly Giant). Photo by Wide Eyed Studios.
Leah Walton and Bi Jean Ngo in Arden Theatre Company’s The BFG (Big Friendly Giant). Photo by Wide Eyed Studios.
Jessica Money, Leah Walton, and Bi Jean Ngo in Arden Theatre Company’s The BFG (Big Friendly Giant). Photo by Wide Eyed Studios.
Matteo Scammell, Jessica Money, Bi Jean Ngo, and Leah Walton in Arden Theatre Company’s The BFG (Big Friendly Giant). Photo by Wide Eyed Studios.
Jessica Money, Matteo Scammell, Bi Jean Ngo, Adaeze Nwoko, Leah Walton, Jo Vito Ramirez, Kishia Nixon, and Newton Buchanan in Arden Theatre Company’s The BFG (Big Friendly Giant). Photo by Wide Eyed Studios.
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Jessica Money, Matteo Scammell, Bi Jean Ngo, Adaeze Nwoko, Leah Walton, Jo Vito Ramirez, Kishia Nixon, and Newton Buchanan in Arden Theatre Company’s The BFG (Big Friendly Giant). Photo by Wide Eyed Studios.
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Jessica Money as Sophie in Arden Theatre Company’s The BFG (Big Friendly Giant). Photo by Wide Eyed Studios.
Jessica Money as Sophie in Arden Theatre Company’s The BFG (Big Friendly Giant). Photo by Wide Eyed Studios.
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Jessica Money as Sophie in Arden Theatre Company’s The BFG (Big Friendly Giant). Photo by Wide Eyed Studios.
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Matteo Scammell and Jessica Money in Arden Theatre Company’s The BFG (Big Friendly Giant). Photo by Wide Eyed Studios.
Cast
Newton Buchanan (Guy/Fleshlumpeater/Classmate/Ronald Simkins (Dream Dad))
Jessica Money (Sophie)
Bi Jean Ngo (Mom/Childchewer/Miss Plumridge/Queen of England)
Kishia Nixon (Sam/Bonecruncher/Classmate/Sam Simkins (Dreamer)/Head of Air Force)
Adaeze Nwoko (Rebecca/Gizzardgulper/Rebecca (Dreamer)/Queen of Sweden)
Jo Vito Ramírez (Daniel/Bloodbottler/Headmaster/Head of Army)
Matteo Scammell (Dad/The BFG)
Leah Walton (Katherine/Meatripper/Classmate/Mary)
Creative
Director
Whit MacLaughlin
Assistant Director
Christina M. Buono
Scenic Design
David P. Gordon
Costume Design
Jillian Keys
Lighting Design
J. Dominic Chacon
Sound Design
Jordan McCree
Stage Manager
Lyndsey Connolly
Puppet Creator and Puppetry Coach
Sebastienne Mundheim/White Box Theatre
Performance Schedule
Week of 11/29
Wednesday, November 29, 10:30 AM
Preview
Thursday, November 30, 10:30 AM
Preview
Friday, December 1, 10:30 AM
Preview
Saturday, December 2, 12:00 PM
Preview
Saturday, December 2, 4:00 PM
Preview
Sunday, December 3, 12:00 PM
Preview
Week of 12/5
Tuesday, December 5, 10:30 AM
Preview
Wednesday, December 6, 10:30 AM
Preview
Thursday, December 7, 10:30 AM
Preview
Friday, December 8, 10:30 AM
Preview
Friday, December 8, 7:00 PM
Preview
Saturday, December 9, 12:00 PM
Preview
Saturday, December 9, 6:00 PM
Opening Night – SOLD OUT!
Sunday, December 10, 12:00 PM
Sunday, December 10, 4:00 PM
Week of 12/12
Tuesday, December 12, 10:30 AM
Wednesday, December 13, 10:30 AM
Thursday, December 14, 10:30 AM
Friday, December 15, 10:30 AM
Friday, December 15, 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 16, 12:00 PM
Saturday, December 16, 4:00 PM
Sunday, December 17, 12:00 PM
Sunday, December 17, 4:00 PM
Week of 12/19 – Holiday Performances!
Tuesday, December 19, 10:30 AM
Wednesday, December 20, 10:30 AM
Thursday, December 21, 10:30 AM
Friday, December 22, 10:30 AM
Friday, December 22, 4:00 PM
Saturday, December 23, 12:00 PM
Saturday, December 23, 4:00 PM
Sunday, December 24, 12:00 PM
Week of 12/26 – Holiday Performances!
Tuesday, December 26, 12:00 PM
Wednesday, December 27, 12:00 PM
Wednesday, December 27, 4:00 PM
Thursday, December 28, 12:00 PM
Thursday, December 28, 4:00 PM
Friday, December 29, 12:00 PM
Friday, December 29, 4:00 PM
Saturday, December 30, 12:00 PM
Saturday, December 30, 4:00 PM
Sunday, December 31, 12:00 PM
Week of 1/2
Tuesday, January 2, 12:00 PM
Wednesday, January 3, 10:30 AM
Thursday, January 4, 10:30 AM
Thursday, January 4, 4:30 PM
Friday, January 5, 10:30 AM
Saturday, January 6, 12:00 PM
Saturday, January 6, 4:00 PM
Sunday, January 7, 12:00 PM
Sunday, January 7, 4:00 PM
Week of 1/9
Tuesday, January 9, 10:30 AM
Wednesday, January 10, 10:30 AM
Thursday, January 11, 10:30 AM
Friday, January 12, 10:30 AM
Friday, January 12, 7:00 PM
Saturday, January 13, 12:00 PM
Saturday, January 13, 4:00 PM
Sunday, January 14, 12:00 PM
Sunday, January 14, 4:00 PM
Week of 1/16
Tuesday, January 16, 10:30 AM
Wednesday, January 17, 10:30 AM
Thursday, January 18, 10:30 AM
Thursday, January 18, 4:00 PM
Friday, January 19, 10:30 AM
PERFORMANCE CANCELLED
Saturday, January 20 12:00 PM
Saturday, January 20, 4:00 PM
ASL Interpreted Performance
Sunday, January 21, 12:00 PM
Sunday, January 21, 4:00 PM
Week of 1/23
Tuesday, January 23, 10:30 AM
Wednesday, January 24, 10:30 AM
Thursday, January 25, 10:30 AM
Friday, January 26, 10:30 AM
Monday, January 29, 10:30 AM