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Singers Needed for "Big The Musical"

East Longmeadow, MA, United States
ID: 286017Exp: 6/4/2025
Description:

The company is holding auditions for "Big The Musical" and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Big The Musical is a 1996 musical adaptation of the 1988 film starring Tom Hanks. It involves Josh Baskin, a 12-year-old boy who grows up overnight after being granted a wish by a Zoltar Speaks machine at a carnival. With the aid of his best friend, Billy, he must cope with his new adulthood while finding the machine so that he can wish himself back and more. Complete with a giant floor piano and stand-out roles for adults and youth, Big is a family - friendly smash hit that is full of high - energy singing and dancing. A perfect show for audiences of all ages Additional info: Performance Dates: November 20th-23rd, 2025 (Thursday, Friday, & Saturday at 7PM, Sunday at 2PM) Rehearsal Dates: Sunday afternoons (1pm-4pm), Wednesday and Thursday evenings (6:30pm-9pm) Leads will start rehearsal in August on Sunday's from 1pm-4pm Audition Information Will include a vocal audition, dance/movement audition, and potentially cold readings from the script. Each individual should bring a filled-out audition form (PDF below) OR fill out the online audition form below. For vocal auditions please refer to the list of Audition Songs (found below). Selections do not need to be memorized and sheet music is permitted. Piano accompaniment will be provided. No acapella auditions or backing tracks are allowed. Please apply if interested.

15 roles

Josh BaskinMale30-40 y.o.All ethnicities

The grown man that Josh turns into after making a wish. Initially aghast at being a teenager stuck in a much larger, and hairier body. He gradually becomes sucked into the adult life and gains bravado. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: Bb2

Susan LawrenceMale30-35 y.o.All ethnicities

An executive at the MacMullan Toy Company and Josh's love interest. Beautiful and all business, but getting involved with Josh helps connect to her inner, happier child. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: G#3

Mrs. BaskinFemale40-50 y.o.All ethnicities

Josh's mother, concerned about what effects puberty is having on her son's personality. Motherly and protective to the point of almost smothering. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: G3

MacmillanBoth genders60-65 y.o.All ethnicities

A toy company owner trying to save his failing business. Distinguished, but with a good sense of humor. Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: C3

Paul SeymourMale30-40 y.o.All ethnicities

A junior executive at MacMillan Toys who becomes Josh's rival in the office. Handsome, hard - changing, and entirely self - absorbed. Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: F3

Bean Bag Toss LadyFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

Bearded LadyFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

Ticket TakerMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

PanhandlerMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

Arcade AttendantMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

Miss WatsonFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

Young InternsMale18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

ReceptionistMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

ExecutivesBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

SecretariesBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble