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 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.