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BIG FISH
Book by John August, Music & Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
Directed by Gretchen Teague, Music Directed by Alex Huff
Performances: September 8-10, 14-17, 21-24, 2023, Evenings at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm
Venue: Historic Fox Theatre, 157 Park Central Square
Rehearsals Begin: July 30, 2023
Auditions: Sunday & Monday, June 25 & 26, 2023, 6:30pm, Historic Fox Theatre, 157 Park Central Square
Please prepare one minute of a song in the style of the show. Please bring sheet music in the correct key. Accompanist provided.
Roles:
NOTE: Strong singing actors are needed for all roles. Due to the size of the cast, ALL roles besides Edward, Sandra, Will, and Young Will will need to be able to hold harmonies, sometimes one person per voice part.
EDWARD BLOOM (Male Identifying, Any Ethnicity.) A loving husband and father who leads a complex imaginary life with many fantasy friends; requires a singer, dancer who ages from 18 to 60+; a huge heart, a great sense of humor and a vivid imagination. High Baritone.
WILL BLOOM (Male Identifying, Any Ethnicity. Reads 30-35 years old.) Edward’s son, a realist and a pragmatist; and the polar opposite of Edward. His journey of reconciliation with his father is the story of the musical. Tenor
SANDRA BLOOM (Female Identifying, Any Ethnicity.) Edward’s wife, a loving wife who completely understands her husband and who seeks and believes in the possibility of reconciliation between her husband and son. This is the leading female role that requires an actor who ages from 18 to 60+. Soprano with a strong mix.
YOUNG WILL (Male Identifying, Any Ethnicity. Reads 9-12 years old.) Intrigued by his father’s stories, but already starts to doubt their truth. Voice is unchanged.
JOSEPHINE BLOOM (Female Identifying, Any Ethnicity. Reads in her 30’s.) Will’s wife, a lovely young woman who provides balance for Will’s pragmatism. With Sandra, she supports and helps guide Will’s journey toward reconciliation with his father. Mezzo with strong mix.
KARL THE GIANT/ENSEMBLE (Male Identifying, Any Ethnicity, Tall.) A giant, one of Edward’s fantasy friends. Through Edward’s friendship, he grows from being a ‘beastly’ outcast to a highly successful businessman. Requires an actor who has an appreciation for comic irony, stilt walks, and dances. Bass/Baritone.
AMOS CALLOWAY/ENSEMBLE (Any gender. Any ethnicity.) A werewolf, another of Edward’s fantasy friends. Masquerading as a ringmaster of a broken-down circus, he begins as Edward’s tormentor but then, through Edward’s acceptance, he accepts himself and becomes highly successful. Strong singer.
DOCTOR BENNETT/ENSEMBLE (Male Identifying, Any Ethnicity.) Edward’s physician, the experienced and wise country doctor, Edward’s contemporary.
THE WITCH/ENSEMBLE (Female Identifying, Any Ethnicity.) The earliest and most fantastic of Edward’s “imaginary” acquaintances who shows him how he’ll die. This role requires a strong, sexy singer-dancer with commanding acting skills. High Belt.
DON PRICE/ENSEMBLE (Male Identifying, Any Ethnicity.) Edward’s childhood frenemy, an early buddy, bully and rival for Sandra’s hand. This role requires a strong actor with a comic sensibility.
JENNY HILL/ALABAMA LAMB/ENSEMBLE (Female Identifying, Any Ethnicity.) The other woman, one of Edward’s early childhood friends who he forgets but then who later becomes the recipient of his kindness. This role ages from 18 to 60+. Mezzo with strong mix.
ZACKY PRICE/ENSEMBLE (Male Identifying, Any Ethnicity.) Nerdy brother and shadow of Don Price.
THE GIRL IN THE WATER/ENSEMBLE (Female Identifying. Any Ethnicity.) A mermaid. This role is primarily a dancer/mover who helps transition between Edward’s stories and Will’s reality.
ALABAMA LAMB/ENSEMBLE (Female Identifying. Any Ethnicity.) Sandra’s best friend.
Book by John August, Music & Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
Directed by Gretchen Teague, Music Directed by Alex Huff
Performances: September 8-10, 14-17, 21-24, 2023, Evenings at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm
Venue: Historic Fox Theatre, 157 Park Central Square
Rehearsals Begin: July 30, 2023
Auditions: Sunday & Monday, June 25 & 26, 2023, 6:30pm, Historic Fox Theatre, 157 Park Central Square
Please prepare one minute of a song in the style of the show. Please bring sheet music in the correct key. Accompanist provided.
Roles:
NOTE: Strong singing actors are needed for all roles. Due to the size of the cast, ALL roles besides Edward, Sandra, Will, and Young Will will need to be able to hold harmonies, sometimes one person per voice part.
EDWARD BLOOM (Male Identifying, Any Ethnicity.) A loving husband and father who leads a complex imaginary life with many fantasy friends; requires a singer, dancer who ages from 18 to 60+; a huge heart, a great sense of humor and a vivid imagination. High Baritone.
WILL BLOOM (Male Identifying, Any Ethnicity. Reads 30-35 years old.) Edward’s son, a realist and a pragmatist; and the polar opposite of Edward. His journey of reconciliation with his father is the story of the musical. Tenor
SANDRA BLOOM (Female Identifying, Any Ethnicity.) Edward’s wife, a loving wife who completely understands her husband and who seeks and believes in the possibility of reconciliation between her husband and son. This is the leading female role that requires an actor who ages from 18 to 60+. Soprano with a strong mix.
YOUNG WILL (Male Identifying, Any Ethnicity. Reads 9-12 years old.) Intrigued by his father’s stories, but already starts to doubt their truth. Voice is unchanged.
JOSEPHINE BLOOM (Female Identifying, Any Ethnicity. Reads in her 30’s.) Will’s wife, a lovely young woman who provides balance for Will’s pragmatism. With Sandra, she supports and helps guide Will’s journey toward reconciliation with his father. Mezzo with strong mix.
KARL THE GIANT/ENSEMBLE (Male Identifying, Any Ethnicity, Tall.) A giant, one of Edward’s fantasy friends. Through Edward’s friendship, he grows from being a ‘beastly’ outcast to a highly successful businessman. Requires an actor who has an appreciation for comic irony, stilt walks, and dances. Bass/Baritone.
AMOS CALLOWAY/ENSEMBLE (Any gender. Any ethnicity.) A werewolf, another of Edward’s fantasy friends. Masquerading as a ringmaster of a broken-down circus, he begins as Edward’s tormentor but then, through Edward’s acceptance, he accepts himself and becomes highly successful. Strong singer.
DOCTOR BENNETT/ENSEMBLE (Male Identifying, Any Ethnicity.) Edward’s physician, the experienced and wise country doctor, Edward’s contemporary.
THE WITCH/ENSEMBLE (Female Identifying, Any Ethnicity.) The earliest and most fantastic of Edward’s “imaginary” acquaintances who shows him how he’ll die. This role requires a strong, sexy singer-dancer with commanding acting skills. High Belt.
DON PRICE/ENSEMBLE (Male Identifying, Any Ethnicity.) Edward’s childhood frenemy, an early buddy, bully and rival for Sandra’s hand. This role requires a strong actor with a comic sensibility.
JENNY HILL/ALABAMA LAMB/ENSEMBLE (Female Identifying, Any Ethnicity.) The other woman, one of Edward’s early childhood friends who he forgets but then who later becomes the recipient of his kindness. This role ages from 18 to 60+. Mezzo with strong mix.
ZACKY PRICE/ENSEMBLE (Male Identifying, Any Ethnicity.) Nerdy brother and shadow of Don Price.
THE GIRL IN THE WATER/ENSEMBLE (Female Identifying. Any Ethnicity.) A mermaid. This role is primarily a dancer/mover who helps transition between Edward’s stories and Will’s reality.
ALABAMA LAMB/ENSEMBLE (Female Identifying. Any Ethnicity.) Sandra’s best friend.
Audition details subject to change.