“Big Fish” Musical Searching for Cast

Edward is a charming, charismatic storyteller. A devoted yet absent father nearing the end of his life and wanting to reconnect with his son. He is comfortable in his own skin but hopes for Will’s approval. He absolutely loves his wife, his son, and telling stories. Needs a big voice and serious character acting. Plays ages ranging from high school to late 20s/young father to older sick man. Able to move but little real dance.

Sandra is patient, calm – the perfect balance to Edward's enthusiasm. She adores and appreciates Edward and tries to bring reconciliation to her husband and son, both of whom she loves. Needs a big voice, expressive acting ability, and a good bit of dance ability.

(30 years old). 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. He has to be able to take us on the journey of understanding and make us believe the complex relationship and final heartfelt embrace of his father’s legacy. Needs a strong tenor voice. No dance. Serious character acting.

(30 years old). 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 dance. Serious character acting.

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

Amos is the rather eccentric, quirky owner of the circus that employs young Edward. He also happens to be a werewolf (in Edward’s tales). Needs an actor able to portray strong, outgoing personality and humor. Sings, but not necessarily a strong voice. Doesn’t need to move, but good stage presence is essential. Character voice.

Commanding performer with great confidence and storytelling ability. She convinces Edward to pursue a Big Life without fear.

Plays young cheerleader to a tired older woman. Edward’s devoted, first girlfriend. She is beautiful, a dreamer, maybe a little blonde. As the older Jenny, she is a very tired, disillusioned version of the younger Jenny. She has dignity and honesty.

(College, and mayor). Older snarky bully. Sandra’s first fiancé.

Nerdy brother and shadow of Don Price.

Considerably older man. Warm, kind, frank, soft-spoken friend and physician of Edward.

Assassin. World War II villain.

Typical small town good-guy mayor personality.

Two of Sandra’s friends. Perform with Sandra at the circus.

Hometown redneck. Needs strong singing and dancing skills.

Ensemble role that is movement based, she might use the aerial hammock, needs to dance.

FEATURED DANCERS AND ENSEMBLE - all sing and move.

FEATURED DANCERS AND ENSEMBLE - all sing and move.

FEATURED DANCERS AND ENSEMBLE - all sing and move.

FEATURED DANCERS AND ENSEMBLE - all sing and move.

FEATURED DANCERS AND ENSEMBLE - all sing and move.

FEATURED DANCERS AND ENSEMBLE - all sing and move.

FEATURED DANCERS AND ENSEMBLE - all sing and move.

FEATURED DANCERS AND ENSEMBLE - all sing and move.

FEATURED DANCERS AND ENSEMBLE - all sing and move.