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 15^th 7:00pm- 9:30 pm

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

Callbacks - Wednesday, May 18^th 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 12^th – 28^th, 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.