IMPORTANT CALLBACK UPDATE!!

 Due to a conflict with the holiday walk on Friday, callbacks will now be held on THURSDAY after school.  Please plan accordingly and let us know if you have any questions!

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Big Fish Callback Materials

 Hi Friends!

This is a bit early, since the callback list won't be posted here until WEDNESDAY EVENING, but since the material is ready to go, I wanted to give you the opportunity to look over the materials that we will be using for callbacks, if you were inclined to do so early.

Big Fish Callback Materials

As always, you MUST be logged into your HVRSD account in order to access these files.

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Big Fish Audition Tracks Folder

 Hi Guys!

Here is a link to the drive folder with audition tracks and guide tracks.  Special thanks to Ms. Gallo for recording the piano parts so beautifully for us!

Big Fish Audition Tracks

**Please note that you MUST be logged in to your HVRSD account in order to access the materials**

Big Fish Audition Sign Ups and Character Breakdown

 Hi Guys,

Please click the link below to sign up for an audition for our Winter Musical, Big Fish.  Make sure that you accurately list all of your conflicts on the form, as well as indicating which characters you would like to be considered for during your audition.  Any questions-please email Ms. Rochon!

Big Fish Audition Sign Up

Big Fish Character Descriptions:

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. Will play

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 20’s) 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. She also

plays younger versions of herself. May tap dance but MUST be a strong mover.

Josephine - Mix/Belt to C#5 - (Early to mid 20’s) 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 - (30’s - 50’s) 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. Mover.

Karl the giant - Bass - (Any adult age) 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.

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 will be 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. 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.

Zacky Price - 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.

Jenny Hill - Mix/Belt to E5 - (20’s) 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.

Ensemble - The ensemble will comprise of singers, actors, and dancers 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.

Big Fish Audition Information

 Hi Guys!

There will be a brief informational meeting in the PAC during lunch on Monday for anyone interested in being a part of our winter musical, Big Fish

Also, here is a link to the audition packet for Big Fish.  Please read the front page carefully-it gives you all of the information that you will need to know to audition for the show.


Big Fish Audition Packet

Please note that you MUST be logged into your HVRSD account in order to view the packet.

For your audition you must prepare a 16 bar cut of a song from a musical (1950s-today) in the style of the show OR a song cutting from the audition packet.  For a cutting from the packet, tracks will be provided (and please check back here next week to get those tracks).  For a song of your own choosing, you will be responsible for providing your own track.

Additionally you must select a side to read from the packet.  An audition reader will be in the room to read with you.  You must be prepared to tell us what side number you will be reading and what role.  

It is not necessary to memorize your audition material, but it is always advisable.  

If you have any questions, please be sure to attend the meeting in the PAC on Monday.  We will be happy to answer them then!