<div dir="ltr"><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif">Auditions for the TrueNorth Mainstage production of <br><br></span></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif"><font size="6"><i><b>Big, the Musical</b></i></font><br>
Book by John Weidman
<span id="line429"></span><br>Music by David Shire
<span id="line430"></span><br>Lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr.
<br><span id="line431"></span>Based on the Twentieth Century Fox film 'Big,' written by Gary Ross and Anne Spielberg<br></span><pre id="line1"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif"><font><span>Directed by Russ Stich<br>
</span></font></span></pre><pre id="line1"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif"><font><span><b>Production dates: July 11 - 27<br>Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm<br>Sundays at 3:00pm</b><br></span></font></span></pre>
<pre id="line1"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif"><font><span></span><span>The classic 1987 motion picture fantasy bursts onto the stage in the unforgettable theatrical experience,
<span id="line424"></span>'Big, the musical.' When frustrated adolescent Josh Baskin wishes he were 'big' and wakes up the next
<span id="line425"></span>morning a 30-year-old man, he discovers there’s much more to being an adult than he’s bargained for and learns <br>we must all grow up at our own pace, in our own time.'Big' was the winner of numerous awards including four Tony <br>
Awards and ten Drama Desk Awards. This is a great contemporary coming of age story for everyone, no matter how big or small.
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<span id="line427"></span><font size="4"><b>Audition information</b></font><br></span></font></span></pre><pre id="line1"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif"><font><span><b>Audition dates:</b> Sunday June 1st 7pm - 9:30pm & Monday June 1st 7pm - 9:30pm<br>
<br>Please book an audition slot by calling (440) 949-5200 Ext. 221<br><br></span></font></span></pre><pre id="line1"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif"><font><span><font size="4"><b>Requirements</b></font><br>
</span></font></span></pre><pre id="line1"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif"><font><span>Bring a headshot & resume if available. There are many dancing roles so be sure to highlight previous dance and/or tumbling experience<br>
<br>Prepare a contemporary musical theatre song and bring sheet music in your key (accompanist provided--no acapella auditions)<br></span></font></span></pre><pre id="line1"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif"><font><span>Also prepare a short comedic monologue and be prepared to read from the script (provided at auditions)<br>
<br></span></font></span></pre><pre id="line1"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif"><font><span><font size="4"><b>Rehearsals</b></font><br></span></font></span></pre><pre id="line1"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif"><font><span>Rehearsals will begin immediately starting on June 3rd. Rehearsals are typically held at TrueNorth in the evenings Monday through Thursdays with <br>
additional rehearsals on Saturday and Sunday. Not all actors are called for all rehearsals. However during tech week (Sunday July 6th all day and leading up to <br>opening night) all actors will be called for every rehearsal.<br>
<br></span></font></span></pre><pre id="line1"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif"><font><span>It is extremely important to bring to the auditions a list of ALL conflicts between June 3rd through the opening of the show, including any vacations or other commitments.<br>
</span></font></span></pre><pre id="line1"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif"><font><span><font size="4"><b>Roles</b></font><br></span></font></span></pre><pre id="line1"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif"><font><span>All roles are open. There is a large ensemble with roles available for ages 10 through adult age, males and females of any ethnicity.<br>
<br></span></font></span></pre><div id="stcpDiv"><p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif"><b>Character Breakdown</b></span></font>
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BILLY KOPECKI
Josh's best and most supportive friend. He is optimistic, inventive, and encouraging. <br>
Male, 11-13 yrs old
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Range: F#3 - F5
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ENSEMBLE
ADULTS; CHILDREN; SALES PEOPLE; JUNIOR EXECUTIVES <br><br>
GEORGE MACMILLAN
The owner of the MacMillan Toy Company who is fighting to save his company. Distinguished, playful, and a bit spry. <br>
Male, 60-70 yrs old
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Range: C3 - G4
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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. <br>
Male, 25-35 yrs old
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Range: Bb2 - B4
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MRS. BASKIN
Josh's frustrated, protective, and loving mother who is struggling with parenting a pre-teen. <br>
Female, 35-45 yrs old
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Range: G3 - F#5
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PAUL SEYMOUR
The Vice President for Product Development at MacMillan Toy
Company vying for Susan's affection. Handsome, aggressive,
self-absorbed. <br>
Male, 30-40 yrs old
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Range: Ab3 - Eb4
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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. <br>
Female, 30-40 yrs old
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Range: G3 - F5
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YOUNG JOSH BASKIN
Obscure, seventh grade pre-teen who is frustrated by his parents and his age. <br>
Male, 11-13 yrs old
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Range: F3 - G5
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<pre id="line1"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif"><font><span>TrueNorth is located in the French Creek Nature & Arts Center, 4530 Colorado Ave, Sheffield Village 44054, just 10 minutes West of Crocker Park and 25 minutes from downtown. <br>
</span></font></span></pre><pre id="line1"><font><span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif">For more information call (440) 949-5200 Ext. 221 or visit <a href="http://www.TNCArts.org">www.TNCArts.org</a>.<br>
</span></span></font><span><br><br></span></pre><div><div><div><div><div><b>Brian Bowers</b></div><div><i>TrueNorth Cultural Arts</i></div></div><div><i>(440) 949-5200 Ext. 228</i></div><div><a href="http://www.TNCArts.org" target="_blank">www.TNCArts.org</a><br>
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