Auditions
Big Fish
March 12 - 28
Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton with a screenplay by John August, BIG FISH is a fantastical, heartwarming musical that follows the life of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman whose larger-than-life stories captivate everyone around him—especially his loving wife, Sandra. But their son, Will, about to become a father himself, is determined to uncover the truth behind his father’s epic tales. As Will embarks on a journey to understand the man behind the myth, BIG FISH explores the power of storytelling, family bonds, and the search for identity.
With its soaring score, unforgettable characters, and a blend of humor and heartfelt emotion, BIG FISH offers an extraordinary theatrical experience that celebrates the joy of life, the importance of family, and the beauty of the stories we tell.
Audition Info
Book by John August Music and lyrics by John Andrew Lippmann Director: Marla Ladd Music Director: Lynn Dowding Stage Manager: Cary Richard Show Dates: March 12th-28th with performances on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2:00pm.
December 15th from 6pm to 9pm December 16th from 6pm to 9pm
All Roles
Jenny Hill (F, 30s-50s)
Edward’s high school sweetheart appears first as an optimistic young woman and later as someone who can tell Will what really happened when Ashton faced a flood. Her account helps him understand a side of his father he had overlooked.
Don Price (M, 30s-50s)
Edward’s hometown rival is a swaggering bully who resents how easily Edward wins people over. He is also engaged to Sandra when Edward sets out to court her.
Dr. Bennett (M, 40s-70s)
Edward’s longtime physician and friend. He brings a quiet, matter-of-fact presence to the scenes surrounding Edward’s illness.
Zacky Price (M, 20s-40s)
Don’s awkward younger brother tends to follow his lead. He’s a comic presence in the Ashton scenes, especially alongside his more forceful brother.
Young Will Bloom (M, 7-13)
Will as a boy, when his father’s stories could still pull him in completely. His scenes with Edward show the closeness the two once shared.
Will Bloom (M, 20s-30s)
Edward and Sandra’s adult son is thoughtful, analytical, and frustrated by how little he knows about his father. With a child of his own on the way, he starts investigating the stories he grew up hearing.
The Witch (Adult Flexible Casting)
A commanding figure in Edward’s stories who shows him how he will die. Knowing what lies ahead gives young Edward the nerve to take risks.
Amos Calloway (M, 30s-60s)
An eccentric circus owner who gives Edward a job and feeds him clues about Sandra. In Edward’s telling, Amos also happens to be a werewolf.
Karl the Giant (M, 20s-50s)
A shy, intelligent giant who has kept to himself until Edward befriends him. Edward persuades him to venture beyond Ashton, and Karl becomes one of his closest friends.
Ensemble (Various Ages)
Edward Bloom (M, 30s-50s)
A charismatic traveling salesman who turns his life into a series of tall tales. As his health declines, he wants to reconnect with Will, but storytelling is still the way he knows how to reach his son.
Sandra Bloom (F, 30s-50s)
Edward’s wife and Will’s mother has a steady warmth that holds the family together. We see her both as the young woman Edward falls for and as the wife who understands what his stories mean to him.
Josephine Bloom (F, 20s-30s)
Will’s perceptive, supportive wife is expecting their first child. She sees what Edward is trying to communicate through his stories and helps Will listen to him differently.
AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD BY APPOINTMENT
Granite Theatre 1 Granite St Westerly, RI 02891
Please request a date and hour long time slot. You will receive a confirmation email within the week of the audition date.
Please bring a headshot/recent picture and resume (does not need to be fancy- simply printed on regular paper), if you have them available.
Audition sides will be made available and sent through email. They do not need to be memorized.