Child Auditions for Musical Production "Big Fish"

Baritenor - Charming, charismatic, sees our black and white world in multiple colors. Creates elaborate stories and always has a joke in him. Will play younger versions of himself through sick and aging. He cares deeply for his wife and son. Must have strong endurance and significant stamina.

Tenor. Analytical, “realist”, dry humored. Doesn’t believe his father’s stories and after learning Edward is sick, he seeks to find the truth in his father’s past. Newly married to Josephine and expecting a child of his own.

Soprano with mix/belt. Sweet, humble, and cares deeply for Will and Edward. She wants the men to get along and mend their stale relationship. She also plays younger versions of herself. May tap dance but MUST be a strong mover.

Mix/Belt to C#5. She is enamored by Edward’s stories despite her husband’s reluctance to them. She is strong and knows how to handle situations. Will support Will Bloom in his journey of discovering his father’s past.

Baritone. He is the ringleader and owner of a circus. He is also a werewolf. At first he seems prone to torment Edward but after learning to accept himself he becomes successful. Comedic timing and character actor required.

Bass. Very tall man who will walk on stilts (roughly 2-3 feet stilts). Comic irony needed. Transforms from social outcast to successful businessman thanks to Edward.

Mezzo with high belt - (Plays ageless) The first of Edward’s stories and referenced throughout the story. She’s a fortune teller that informs Edward of how he will die. She will be a dancer and strong singer with a spicy edge to her voice. She will also be in the ensemble.

This role will be double cast. On the evenings one boy is playing Young Will, the other will play Young Edward and vice versa. Will is a young boy who listens to his father’s stories and helps move the story forward. Meanwhile Edward Jr. will appear in the ensemble and at the end with lines as the son of Will Bloom. Both are a spoken role line delivery and timing is very important.

Baritone - (Same age as Edward) Don is the rival of Edward. For every story that advances Edward there seems to be one halting Don Price. Will play younger versions of himself and age just like Edward. He’s a simple man but determined. Strong comedic timing and movement. He will also be in the ensemble.

Younger brother of Don Price. Seen as Don’s sidekick. Will play younger versions of himself and age with his brother. Strong comedic timing and movement. He will also be in the ensemble.

Mix/Belt to E5 - She’s the childhood friend/girlfriend of Edward that he meets in Ashton. He promises to return to her but forgets. She’s in the ensemble and a strong dancer.

Spoken. The present day version of Jenny Hill who Will Bloom confronts after Will suspects his father of an affair. She’s in the ensemble. Strong emotional range required.

The ensemble will comprise of singers, actors, dancers, and a few children that will make up the stories Edward tells. Not a single member of the ensemble will have less than 5 stories/ensemble characters to bring to life. They are a vital part of this production. Strong movement and some may require tap dancing.