Young Talent Wanted for Upcoming "Big Fish" Audition

Young man (everything before fatherhoo). Young Edward is an enthusiastic, optimistic, energetic romantic. He needs to steal our hearts and make us buy into the fabulous myths that he enters. He is the quintessential hometown boy hero. Needs a big voice. Plays ages ranging from high school to late 20s/ early 30s. Very good mover. Songs: Out There on the Road Time Stops Closer to Her Daffodils Red White and True

Sandra is patient, calm – the perfect balance to Edwards enthusiasm. She adores and appreciates Edward and tries to bring reconciliation to her husband and son, both of whom she loves. Needs a mellow ballad voice. Very little movement. Songs: Two Men in My Life I Don’t Need a Roo

Young Sandra is a lovely, sweet, fresh-faced, innocent young girl excited by the possibilities of life. She appreciates Edward’s romantic viewpoint. Needs a big voice, expressive acting ability, and a good bit of dance ability. Songs: Alabama Lambs Time Stops Daffodils Red, White, and True

Will is a critical part of the story. He is an earnest, serious, thoughtful young man wanting to reconnect with his storytelling father, but unable to appreciate Edward’s romantic view of life. He is a successful professional and new husband. Needs a strong tenor voice. No dance. Serious character acting.Songs: Strangers Strangers Reprise Showdown What’s Next Be the Hero – Reprise

Will’s wife. Successful adult, sweet, intelligent, and organically compatible with Will. Josephine acts as the bridge between Edward and Will, explaining the deeper meaning of the stories. Often on stage. No singing. No dance. Serious character acting.

The Giant. Edward’s best friend. Karl is shy, exceptionally intelligent, hermit- like, and has a quiet charisma. He needs a booming voice and a large personality. Needs to be decently tall, but not a “giant.” Bass voice. Ability to walk on stilts. Songs: On the Road Start Over

Commanding performer with great confidence and storytelling ability. She convinces Edward to pursue a Big Life without fear. Needs belt voice, mezzo soprano. Some dance could be extensive. Songs: I Know What You Want

Young cheerleader. Edward’s devoted, first girlfriend. She is beautiful, a dreamer, maybe a little blonde. Needs loud belt. Some movement. Also included in ensemble. Songs: Ashton’s Favorite Son Out There On The Road

Older snarky bully. Sandra’s first fiancé. Needs a bigger than life acting style. Possible movement but not crucial. Songs: Out There on the Road Start Ove

High school.

Assassin. World War II villain. Needs fight scene movement abilities.

Two of Sandra’s friends. Perform with Sandra at the circus. Needs strong singing and dancing skills.

Hometown redneck Needs strong singing and dancing skills

Must be willing to sing - preferably tenor.

Be The Hero

Be The Hero

I Know What You Want

Aston’s Favorite Son

Out There On the Road – Ashton townspeople Closer to Her (and preceding) – circus (some)

Auburn (pre-Daffodils) -- college students (some) Red, White, and True – USO dancers and soldiers Showdown – Westerners

Auburn (pre-Daffodils) -- college students (some) Red, White, and True – USO dancers and soldiers Showdown – Westerners

Auburn (pre-Daffodils) -- college students (some) Red, White, and True – USO dancers and soldiers Showdown – Westerners

Auburn (pre-Daffodils) -- college students (some) Red, White, and True – USO dancers and soldiers Showdown – Westerners

Auburn (pre-Daffodils) -- college students (some) Red, White, and True – USO dancers and soldiers Showdown – Westerners

Auburn (pre-Daffodils) -- college students (some) Red, White, and True – USO dancers and soldiers Showdown – Westerners

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