[NEohioPAL] Announcing Auditions for Big The Musical at Cassidy Theatre

Tue Apr 5 12:28:26 PDT 2016

*AUDITIONS – *The Cassidy Theatre

*BIG The Musical*

Book by John Weidman, Music by David Shire, Lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr.

Based on the Twentieth Century Fox film Big, written by Gary Ross and Anne
Spielberg

* Audition Dates:*

*Sunday, May 15th 7:00pm- 9:30 pm*

*Monday, May 16th 7:00pm- 9:30 pm*

*Callbacks - Wednesday, May 18th 7:00pm- 9:30 pm*

*OPEN CALL- No Appointment necessary*

Non-Equity performers / All Roles Available

 *Location**: *The Cassidy Theatre, 6200 Pearl Road, Parma Hts., OH 44130

(In the Greenbrier Commons, behind the Police Station)

*Please prepare the following:*

*Please prepare 16-32 bars of a song in the style of the show, bring sheet
music (accompanist will be provided).

*Bring a headshot and resume if available

*Please bring movement clothes

**Callbacks are by invitation ONLY* - Singing and Reading from the script
to take place at callbacks.

*If you wish to audition but are not able to make it to the above dates,
please contact the box office by phone at 440-842-4600 to see if alternate
arrangements are possible.

*Please bring a list of conflict dates you may have during the rehearsal
period.

*Show Information:*

Director/ Vocal Director: Mike Caraffi

Assistant Musical Director:  Heidi Herczeg

Choreographer: Melanie Liebold

*Performance dates: *

August 12th – 28th, 2016.

Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM and Sundays at 3:00 PM

*Rehearsal Information:*

Rehearsals will tentatively begin the week of June 6, 2016

Rehearsals dates and times are to be determined.

*Synopsis:*

Based on the classic 1987 motion picture, *Big, The Musical* follows Josh
who is sick of being an awkward kid. He makes a wish to become "big", and
to his shock, his wish is granted. Josh is forced to do "adult" things like
get a job and a girlfriend. In the end he discovers there's much more to
being an adult than he's bargained for. He learns we must all grow up at
our own pace, in our own time.

*PRINCIPLE CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS AND VOCAL RANGES**: *

*Josh Baskin: *The story’s protagonist. He has the mind, spirit and
innocence of a 13 year old trapped in the body of a 30 year old. Age 25-35.
Vocal Range: Tenor (Bb2 – B4)

*Susan Lawrence: *The attractive, business oriented Vice President of
Marketing at MacMillan Toy Company. Possesses a secret giddy, school girl
innocence about her. She eventually falls for Josh. Age 30-40. Vocal Range:
Mezzo Soprano (G3 – F5)

*Mrs. Baskin: *Josh’s frustrated, protective and loving mother who is
struggling with parenting a pre-teen. Age 35-45. Vocal Range: Mezzo Soprano
(G3 – F#5)

*Billy Kopecki: *Josh’s best and most supportive friend. He is optimistic,
inventive and encouraging. Age 11-13.  Vocal Range: Countertenor/Changing
Treble Voice (F#3 – F5)

*Young Josh Baskin: *Obscure, seventh grade pre-teen who is frustrated by
his parents and his age. Age 11-13.  Vocal Range: Countertenor/Treble (F3 –
G5)

*George MacMillan: *The owner of MacMillan Toy Company who is fighting to
save his company. Distinguished, playful and a bit spry. Age 60-70. Vocal
Range: Baritone (C3 – G4)

*Paul Seymour: *The Vice President for Product Development at MacMillan Toy
Company vying for Susan’s affection. Handsome, aggressive, self-absorbed.
Age 30-40. Vocal Range: Baritone/Bass (Ab3 – Eb4)

*Ensemble: *Adults, Children, Sales People, Junior Executives. Ages 10 and
up welcome.

*If you have any questions, or concerns please contact the Cassidy Theatre
Box Office at #440-842-4600. The Cassidy Theatre Box Office is open Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays 9:30- 3:30.*

*The Cassidy Theatre is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga
County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. *
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