Auditions for BIG FISH The Musical will take place December 8 OR 9 at 6 OR 7pm.
Steve Martin’s THE UNDERPANTS auditions will take place January 12 OR 13 at 7pm.
Please fill out info below to schedule your audition. See details below.
AUDITION DATES: December 8 OR 9 at 6 OR 7pm
SHOW DATES: February 20-22, 26-28 & March 1, 2026
WHERE
The Belmont Theatre
27 South Belmont Street, York, PA
Enter main lobby early to fill out audition form.
Director: René Staub
Music Director: Amy Peck
Choreographer: Sarah Logsdon
Actors and actresses age 8 and over with strong vocals plus technical dancers are needed to fulfill roles to bring BIG FISH to life. Dancers with tap dancing skills are a plus. See role descriptions below.
SHOW DESCRIPTION
Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton with a screenplay by John August BIG FISH is a fantastical, heartwarming musical that follows the life of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman whose larger-than-life stories captivate everyone around him—especially his loving wife, Sandra. But their son, Will, about to become a father himself, is determined to uncover the truth behind his father’s epic tales. As Will embarks on a journey to understand the man behind the myth, BIG FISH explores the power of storytelling, family bonds, and the search for identity.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
Edward Bloom
Appear late age 40s-60s and younger versions of himself
Bari-tenor (G2-G4)
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 loves his wife, his son, and telling stories.
Sandra Bloom
Appear age late 40s/50s and also younger versions of herself
Soprano with mix/belt (G3-E5)
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.
Will Bloom
Appear rage late 20s/early 30s
Tenor (C#3-G4)
An earnest, serious, thoughtful, young man. 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. He is a successful professional, new husband (to Josephine), and expectant father.
Young Will
Youth actor to play an 8-to-12-year-old boy
Edward’s son, precocious and intelligent. Intrigued by his father’s stories, but already starts to doubt their truth.
Josephine Bloom
Appear age late 20s/early 30s
Will’s wife. Successful, intelligent, kind and understanding, new bride and expectant mother. Josephine acts as the bridge between Edward and Will, explaining the deeper meaning of the stories.
Karl the Giant
Appear age late 20s/30s
Bass
Edward’s best friend. Karl is shy, exceptionally intelligent, hermit-like, and has a quiet charisma. He needs a booming voice and large personality. Taller actors preferred. May be asked to work with stilts.
Amos Calloway
Appear age 35+
Baritone/Character Voice
Eccentric, quirky owner of the circus that employs young Edward. He also happens to be a werewolf.
Witch
Appear age 25+
Mezzo/Belt. Commanding performer with great confidence and storytelling ability. Mysterious and knowledgeable. Convinces Edward to pursue a big life without fear.
Jenny Hill
Actress to play a young woman in high school and a woman in her 40s/50s
Mezzo/Belt
Edward’s devoted, first girlfriend. She is beautiful, a dreamer, maybe a little naive. As an adult, more disillusioned, more dignified.
Don Price
Actor to play young man in high school/college, and as an adult (possibly two actors)
Baritone
Older snarky bully. Sandra’s first fiancé.
Zacky Price
Actor to play a young man in high school/college, and as an adult (possibly 2 actors).
Tenor
Nerdy brother and shadow of Don Price.
Doctor Bennett
Appear age 50s-70s
Warm, kind, but frank. Edward’s friend and physician.
Ashton Mayor
Actor to appear to be age 35+
Typical small town good-guy mayor personality.
Red Fang
World War II villian/assassin, any gender, teen or adult.
Looking for actor with gymnastics/martial arts/dance ability.
Alabama Lambs
Acttreess in their teens/20s. Young Sandra’s friend. Perform with Sandra at the circus.
Strong singing and dance skills, especially tap.
Fisherman
Actor to play an adult man 18+.
Others/Ensemble:
SATB
Assorted ages. All sing and dance. Some individuals will do extensive dance, but not all. Most have solo lines, all have featured moments and will pop up throughout the entire show. Strong dance skills preferred, especially tap. Please also let us know if you have any gymnastics and/or circus arts skills.
Including, but not limited to:
AUDITIONS DATES: January 12 or 13 at 7pm
SHOW DATES: March 20-22 & 26-29, 2026
WHERE
The Belmont Theatre
27 South Belmont Street, York, PA
Enter main lobby early to fill out audition form.
Director: Craig Copas
SHOW DESCRIPTION
The renowned comic actor and playwright Steve Martin provides a wild satire adapted from the classic German play about Louise and Theo Markes, a couple in 1910 whose conservative existence is shattered when Louise’s bloomers fall down in public. Though she pulls them up quickly, he thinks the incident will cost him his job as a government clerk. Louise’s momentary display does not result in feared scandal but it does attract two infatuated men, each of whom wants to rent the spare room in the Marke’s home. Oblivious of their amorous objectives, Theo splits the room between them, happy to collect rent from both the foppish poet and the whiny hypochondriac.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
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