Step into a world of imagination, adventure, and unforgettable storytelling in BIG FISH, the musical, based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and film adaptation by John August. Follow Will Bloom's efforts to separate fact from myth in his dying father's stories. Roles: Edward – (plays old and young 15-60 years old). 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. This person carries the whole show with amazingly positive energy. Vocal Range G3-G5 Sandra – (plays old and young 20-55). 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. Needs to hold hard harmonies. Range G-E Will – (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. Range C#-G Josephine – (30 years old). Will’s wife. Successful adult, sweet, intelligent, 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. Karl – the Giant. 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 dry-wall stilts. Amos – circus owner. 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 great voice. Doesn’t need to move, but good stage presence essential. Funny character actor. Ensemble Actors: Needed: Actors who can sing, move, and act well. Play multiple characters in the show with LOTS of singing! Will play townspeople, fishermen, wedding guests, Ashton townspeople, college students, soldiers, Westerners, hospital Witch – Commanding performer with great confidence and storytelling ability. She convinces Edward to pursue a Big Life without fear. Needs belt voice, mezzo soprano. Some dance, could be extensive. Jenny Hill – plays young cheerleader to tired older woman (17-60 years old). Edward’s devoted, first girlfriend. She is beautiful, a dreamer. As the older Jenny, she is a very tired, disillusioned version of the younger Jenny. She has dignity and honesty. Needs loud belt. She is crucial in helping Will understand Edward and Edward’s motivations. Some movement, but serious acting needed. Don Price – (high school, college, and mayor, actor ages 17--45,). Older snarky bully. Sandra’s first fiancé. Needs a bigger than life acting style. Possible movement but not crucial. Zacky Price – (high school, college, and later, actor ages 14--45). Nerdy brother and shadow of Don Price. Doctor Bennett – considerably older man. Warm, kind, frank, soft-spoken friend and physician of Edward. Needs realistic actor. No singing or dancing necessary. Red Fang – assassin. World War II villain. Needs fight scene movement abilities. Ashton Mayor – Typical small town good-guy mayor personality. Alabama Lambs – two of Sandra’s friends (actors age 15--25). Perform with Sandra at the circus. Needs strong singing and dancing skills. Fisherman – hometown redneck. Needs strong singing and dancing skills Mermaid – Ensemble role that is movement based