Casting Call for Boys and Girls for Upcoming Stage Play

Townspeople who make up the small midwestern community where the story takes place. Many featured roles and dance opportunities. Some ensemble members will also understudy principal roles. "All Shook Up"

(Tenor C#3 - G4) An earnest, serious, thoughtful young man. Analytical, "realist," dry-humored. Doesn't believe his father's stories after learning Edward is sick, he seeks to find the truth in his father's past. He is a successful professional, new husband (to Josephine), and expectant father. Strong tenor voice and dramatic actor. Minimal dancing, but actor might be used in some ensemble numbers depending on abilities. "Big Fish"

The young version of Edward's son. Intrigued by his father's stories. "Big Fish"

(Mezzo-Soprano Belt) Commanding performer with great confidence and storytelling ability. She convinces Edward to pursue a big life without fear. "Big Fish"

(Mix Belt up to C#5) Will's wife, a lovely woman who provides balance for Will's pragmatism. She supports and helps guide Will's journey toward reconciliation with his father. "Big Fish"

(Bass A3 - D4) A giant, one of Edward's fantasy friends. This supporting role requires an actor who is 6'6" or over. 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. "Big Fish"

One of Edward's fantasy friends. This supporting role requires an actor who is 5'6" or smaller. "Big Fish"

(Mix belt to Eb5) Edward's devoted first girlfriend when they are young and then plays older to help Will understand Edward and his motivations. Jenny and Edward have known one another since they were kids. Jenny is the most popular girl in Ashton, but she only has eyes for Edward. She never fully recovers when he leaves Ashton and starts a life without her. Must be a strong triple threat. Will play the older and younger versions of herself. "Big Fish"

(Baritone) Older snarky bully. Sandra's first fiancé. Good movement skills and stage combat experience preferred. Actor will also be used in some ensemble numbers. "Big Fish"

(Mezzo belter) A metaphorical siren who appears throughout Edward's fantastical stories. Must be a strong dancer. "Big Fish"

(Baritone) Zacky is Don's younger brother and he wants to be just like his big brother. But he does not have the physical strength or the personality to be an athlete or an intimidating bully like Don. He's not the sharpest tool in the shed, but you can't help liking him. Stronger singer and dancer. "Big Fish"

4 strong singers and dancers to play various roles. Some will do extensive dance, but not all. Some ensemble members may understudy principal roles. "Big Fish"

(A3 - E5) Winnie is an 11-year-old girl from Treegap, New Hampshire whom the story centers upon. Growing up in a strict household, she longs to discover the world beyond her own backyard and ends up going on the adventure of a lifetime when she meets Jesse and the rest of the Tuck family. Specific age is not important for the casting of Winnie, just that the actor cast must believably be able to play an 11-year-old girl full of excitement, spunk, and wonder. "Tuck Everlasting"

(F3 - C5) Jesse is the youngest and most optimistic of the Tuck family at 17. He quickly becomes friends with Winnie, attempting to show her how life can be filled with fun forever. Specific age is not important for the casting of Jesse, just the ability to play a fun-loving, cheerful, 17-year-old. "Tuck Everlasting"

( F3 - C5) Miles is the oldest son of the Tuck family. He has traveled the world, and is much more mature than Jesse. "Tuck Everlasting"

G3 - C5) Hugo is a 15-year-old self-starter who assists Joe with the very few investigations that arise in Treegap. Specific age is not important for the casting of Hugo, only that the actor must be able to play an eager, questionably competent, young investigator. "Tuck Everlasting"

Some will be featured as dancers, but not all. Some ensemble members may understudy principal roles. "Tuck Everlasting"

Some will be featured as dancers, but not all. Some ensemble members may understudy principal roles. "Tuck Everlasting"

Some will be featured as dancers, but not all. Some ensemble members may understudy principal roles. "Tuck Everlasting"

Some will be featured as dancers, but not all. Some ensemble members may understudy principal roles. "Tuck Everlasting"

Some will be featured as dancers, but not all. Some ensemble members may understudy principal roles. "Tuck Everlasting"

(Lyric Baritone Bb2 - A4) Kind, sincere, honest, and good natured; ready to leave showbiz behind for a simpler life on a farm in Connecticut. Must be an excellent comic actor with a great voice and strong dancing skills. "Holiday Inn"

(Lyric Baritone Bb2 - F4) A charming ladies man; a bit slick and always looking for his big break. Jim's best friend and performing partner (along with Lila). Must be a strong dancer (in the style of Fred Astaire or Gene Kelly). An excellent comic actor/dancer/singer. Must tap extremely well. "Holiday Inn"

(Mix/Belt G3 - F5) A school teacher with hidden talents. At first, she is tough and distant, unwilling to fall for Jim's charms, but is ultimately won over by his kindness, humor, and their mutual love of music. A charming and funny girl, must sing and dance extremely well. "Holiday Inn"

(High Belt E3 - E5) A showgirl and Jim's mismatched fiance. She isn't the smartest girl in town, but what she lacks in intelligence she makes up for with sheer determination and a love for the spotlight. An excellent comic actor with strong dancing skills. Must be be able to tap. "Holiday Inn"

(Eb3 - C4) Precocious, straight forward and practical, but oddly charming. Not one to mince words. One of Linda's students who works part time as a a messenger for the bank. Strong actor/singer. Non-dancing role. "Holiday Inn"