BIG, The Musical Audition Dates: July 8 or 9 at 6 or 7pm
Show dates: September 13-15 & 19-22, 2024
Co-Directors:
Dylan Staub
René Staub
Music Director:
Rebecca Wolf
Choreogapher:
Sarah Logsdon
NEEDED:
Strong vocalists ages 10-60+ are needed to fulfill a large cast to bring this high-energy show (based on the iconic film) to life! Technical dancers of all ages are also needed (must sing). Kids with experience in the hip hop dance style and/or breakdancing, gymnastics, and skateboarding is a plus! This show is complete with a Zoltar fortune telling machine and an oversized keyboard in a toy store…what more fun could you wish for? If you have one wish…make it BIG!
WHEN:
Monday, July 8th at 6 or 7pm
OR
Tuesday, July 9th at 6 or 7pm
WHERE:
27 South Belmont Street, York, PA
The Belmont Theatre (enter main lobby doors)
PREPARATION: Prepare 16-32 bars of an upbeat song from a Broadway show. NO ACAPELLA. Please provide recorded accompaniment. A bluetooth speaker will be provided. Dress comfortably and be prepared to learn a dance combination.
SYNOPSIS: 12-year-old Josh Baskin knows one thing: being a scrawny 12-year-old boy stinks. But when a rusty arcade machine magically grants his wish to be grown up, he discovers that there’s more to being an adult than he bargained for. Based on the 1988 smash-hit film, Big is a fun-filled musical perfect for the entire family!
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
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.
Gender: Male
Age: Appear to be 25 to 35
Strong Vocalist needed:
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
SUSAN LAWRENCE
The attractive, business-oriented Vice President of Marketing at MacMillan Toy Company. She eventually falls for Josh.
Gender: Female
Age: Appear to be 30 to 40
Strong Vocalist needed:
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: G3
MRS. BASKIN
Josh’s frustrated, protective, and loving mother who is struggling with parenting a pre-teen.
Gender: Female
Age: Appear to be 35 to 45
Strong Vocalist needed:
Vocal range top: F#5
Vocal range bottom: G3
BILLY KOPECKI
Josh’s best and most supportive friend. He is optimistic, inventive, and encouraging.
Gender: Male
Age: Appear to be 11 to 13
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: F#3
YOUNG JOSH BASKIN
Obscure, seventh grade pre-teen who is frustrated by his parents and his age.
Gender: Male
Age: Appear to be 11 to 13
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: F3
GEORGE MACMILLAN
The owner of the MacMillan Toy Company who is fighting to save his company. Distinguished, playful, and a bit spry.
Gender: Male
Age: Appear to be 50 to 70
-MUST BE ABLE TO MOVE WELL-
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: C3
PAUL SEYMOUR
The Vice President for Product Development at MacMillan Toy Company vying for Susan’s affection. Handsome, aggressive, self-absorbed.
Gender: Male
Age: Appear to be 30 to 40
Vocal range top: Eb4
Vocal range bottom: Ab3
ENSEMBLE
Must move/dance well
Dance experience a plus
Adults; Children age 10+
Secretary, Sales People; Junior Executives; Susan’s Friends-(SATB strong vocalists)
TECHNICAL DANCERS
Youth and adult tech dancers needed
Youth with hip hop and breakdancing skills a plus!