Overview
Character Name
Spider
Gender
Female
Playing Age
Child, Late Teen, Early Teen
Role Size
Supporting
Dancing
Mover
Voice
Mezzo-Soprano
Vocal Range
High Note: C5
Low Note: B3
Time & Place
England, Dover, Atlantic Ocean, New York City, 1950s
Analysis
Spider is a warm and friendly spider who has grown to human size. She is heartbroken over the loss of her fiance (eaten by Sponge), and takes refuge in the giant peach with the other insects. She readily trusts James, and works to keep the peace and keep everyone calm.
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