BIG FISH - Arlington, TX EPA Theatre Arlington Inc | Arlington, TX
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Sunday, December 17, 2023
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM (C)
No break scheduled
To schedule an audition appointment please email Maria Hickox, Production manager, at: maria@theatrearlington.org .
SPT
$308 weekly minimum (SPT 1)
Equity actors for roles in BIG FISH (12-Chair version) (See breakdown).
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your time with your headshot and resume. Please prepare up to a 30-second cut from a song in the style of the show. (singing from the show is acceptable as well). Bring sheet music, marked and in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided. Also, please be prepared to read from sides from the show which will be posted on their website at: https://theatrearlington.org/auditions/ . No video submissions will be accepted at this time.
Theatre Arlington - Admin and Education Building
316 West Main St.
Arlington, TX 76010-7115
Book by John August Music
Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
Based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the Columbia Motion Picture, written by John August
Executive Producer- Steven D Morris Director- Mark Mullino
Music Director- Vonda K Bowling
Choreographer- Kelly McCain
Expected to attend:
Executive Producer- Steven D Morris Director- Mark Mullino
Music Director- Vonda K Bowling
First Rehearsal - July 8, 2024
Performances - August 9th-25th, 2024
Performances are Thursday through Satuday at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2:00pm
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An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination.
Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
BIG FISH
Edward Bloom - Baritenor - (35-50 years old) Charming, charismatic, sees our black and white world in multiple colors. Creates elaborate stories and always has a joke in him. Doubles as younger versions of himself through sick and aging. He cares deeply for his wife and son. Lots of movement.
Will Bloom - Tenor - (Early to mid 20s) 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.
Sandra Bloom - Soprano with mix/belt - (35-50 years old) Sweet, humble, and cares deeply for Will and Edward. She wants the men to get along and mend their stale relationship. Doubles as younger versions of herself. May tap dance but is a strong mover.
Josephine - Mix/Belt to C#5 - (Early to mid 20s) 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. Mover.
Amos Calloway - Baritone - (30s-50s) 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. Mover.
Karl the giant - Bass - (Any adult age) Very tall man who will walk on stilts (roughly 2-3 feet stilts). Has comic irony. Transforms from social outcast to successful businessman thanks to Edward.
The Witch - Mezzo with high belt (usable to F5) - (Any adult age) 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 is a dancer and strong singer with a seductive edge to her voice. She will also be in the ensemble.
Young Will - (9-12 years old) Will as a young boy who listens to his father’s stories and helps move the story forward. Mostly a spoken role and featured in the opening number. Line delivery and timing is very important. He will also be in the ensemble.
Don Price - 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. Doubles as 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.
Zacky Price - Younger brother of Don Price. Seen as Don’s sidekick. Doubles as younger versions of himself and age with his brother. Strong comedic timing and movement. He will also be in the ensemble.
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