audition notice - BIG FISH & SISTER ACT - Hale Centre Theatre - February 10

Big Fish ​and ​Sister Act​ AUDITIONS

Hale Centre Theatre will hold auditions for Big Fish playing May 17, 2018 – June 30, 2018 and Sister Act playing July 6, 2018 – August 18, 2018. The shows are produced by David and Corrin Dietlein, directed by Cambrian James, and music directed by Liz Spencer (Big Fish) and Lincoln Wright (Sister Act). Performances are Wednesday – Saturday nights with Friday and Saturday matinees. All ethnicities are encouraged to audition.

SYNOPSIS’
Big Fish
Edward Bloom is traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest... and then some! Edward’s incredible, larger-than-life stories thrill everyone around him – most of all, his devoted wife Sandra. But their aggravated son Will, about to have a child of his own, is determined to find the truth behind his father’s epic tales. Overflowing with heart, humor and spectacular stagecraft, Big Fish is a
heartwarming musical extravaganza based on the acclaimed 2003 movie directed by Tim Burton.

Sister Act
When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one
place the cops are sure she won't be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds
with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing
talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so,
blows her cover. Powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing and a truly moving story, Sister Act will
leave audiences breathless. Featuring original music by Tony- and eight-time Oscar winner, Alan
Menken, this uplifting musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

Audition Information: Saturday, February 10th, 2017 at 9:00 AM
● Be prepared to sing 16 bars of music.
● Bring your own sheet music; an accompanist will be provided.
● The casting directors use Casting Manager during the casting process. Please post your head
shot and resume to your Casting Manager profile.

Call Backs
Call backs for Big Fish will be held Saturday, February 17th at 9:00 AM​ with the first read through
scheduled for Monday, April 2nd at 7:00 PM​.

Call backs for Sister Act will be held Saturday, February 24th at 9:00 AM​ with the first read through
scheduled for Monday, May 21st at 7:00 PM​.

Audition Location
Auditions will be held at the theater located at 50 West Page Avenue in Gilbert.

How to make an appointment
You can sign up for appointments at http://castingmanager.com/audition/info/5ogfPvw6PU84lN1.

Payment
Each adult actor 16 years of age and older will receive a payment of $25.00​ per performance. Child
actors will be paid $12.50​ for each performance.

Other Notes
Runtime: 2 hours and 30 minutes each. Auditions are by appointment only. Any questions may be
emailed to auditions@haletheatrearizona.com.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

Big Fish ​Character Breakdown

EDWARD BLOOM/YOUNG EDWARD​:​ ​(25-45; Baritone) Edward is a charming, charismatic
storyteller. He is a devoted,yet absent, father nearing the end of his life and wanting to reconnect
with his son. He’s comfortable in his own skin, but hopes for his son’s approval. He loves his wife, his
son, and telling stories. Vocal range: Strong tenor/baritone, F below middle C/F above middle C.

SANDRA BLOOM/YOUNG SANDRA​:​ ​(25-45; Soprano) Sandra is patient, calm, and the perfect
balance to Edward’s enthusiasm. She adores and appreciates Edward and tries to bring reconciliation
to her husband and son. Vocal range: Mezzo or soprano with strong mix to Eb/F.

WILL BLOOM​:​ ​(20-30; Tenor) Edward’s son. Will is an adult, but still a little boy. He’s an earnest,
serious, thoughtful young man wanting to reconnect with his father, but he’s unable to appreciate
Edward’s romantic view of life. He’s a successful professional and a new husband. Vocal range: Tenor with sustained G.

JOSEPHINE BLOOM​:​ ​(18-30; Mezzo-Soprano) Will’s wife. Josephine acts as the bridge between Will and Edward. Often on stage, but no singing. Serious character acting. Vocal range: Mezzo soprano.

KARL​:​ ​(18-40; Bass) The Giant. Edward’s best friend. Karl is intelligent, hermit-like, and has quiet
charisma. Needs a booming voice and a large personality. Also needs to be decently tall, but not a
giant. Bass voice, and ability to walk on stilts. Vocal range: Bass with a solid low E.

AMOS CALLOWAY​:​ ​(30-50; Baritone) Circus owner. He also happens to be a werewolf. Needs an
actor able to portray strong, outgoing personality and humor. Vocal Range: Baritone to sustained
A-flat

THE WITCH​:​ ​(20-40; Mezzo-Soprano) Commanding performer with great confidence and
storytelling ability. She convinces Edward to pursue a big life without fear. Belting mezzo. Vocal
Range: Big belt to F# and lives up in that range.

JENNY HILL/YOUNG JENNY​:​ ​(18-35; Mezzo-Soprano) Edward’s first girlfriend. She has dignity and honesty, and is crucial in helping Will understand Edward and Edward’s motivations. Vocal range: Mezzo soprano to D-natural.

DON PRICE​:​ ​(20-45; Baritone) Edward’s life-long nemesis. A Bully. Sandra’s first fiancee. Bigger than life acting style. Vocal Range: Baritone to sustained E#.

DR. BENNETT​:​ ​(45-75; Spoken) Warm, kind, frank, soft spoken friend and physician of Edward. No
singing or dancing necessary.

ZACKY PRICE​:​ ​(20-45; Tenor) Don’s younger brother. Zacky is somewhat nerdy and easily-spooked, a shadow of the older brother he idolizes. Vocal range: Tenor to sustained A-flat.

ALABAMA LAMBS​:​ ​(20-30) Dancers. Perform with Sandra at the circus. MUST have strong singing and dancing skills. Doubles in Ensemble.

RED FANG​: ​(20-40) World War II villain. No singing necessary. MUST have specific fight
choreography experience. Doubles in Ensemble.

ASHTON MAYOR​:​ (40-60) Typical small town good-guy mayor personality. Some singing and
movement. No dancing.

ENSEMBLE​:​ ​(16-30; Alto-Soprano) Men - Strong movers and singers for a range of characters,
including salesmen, USO dancers, Cowboys. Wide variety of types. Acrobatics and stage combat/fight choreography skills a plus. Women - Strong dancers and singers for a range of characters, including townsfolk, USO dancers, Cowgirls, and mermaid. Tap dance, ballet, and acrobatics a plus.

Sister Act ​Character Breakdown

DELORIS Van CARTIER​:​ ​(25-35; E3-F#5) An aspiring performer, trying to find both fame and a place in the world. When forced to hide in the convent, she initially refuses to embrace her new lifestyle but learns to embrace it when she works with the choir. Loud-mouthed, and sassy, but ultimately caring.

MOTHER SUPERIOR​:​ ​(50-70; D3-E5) The head of the convent, sarcastic and a bit stiff. Extremely
protective about keeping her sisters away from the outside world, which puts her in direct opposition
to Deloris and her musical teachings.

SISTER MARY ROBERT​:​ ​(16-25; F#3-A5) A postulant, abandoned as a baby and raised at the
convent. Shy and soft-spoken, but singing with Deloris lets her find her voice. Her wallflower lifestyle has made her live a shell of a life.

SISTER MARY PATRICK​:​ ​(35-50; A3-B5) A nun of the convent. Consistently perky, enthusiastic,
easily excitable and is one of the more boisterous nuns.

SISTER MARY LAZARUS​:​ ​(50-70; F3-B4) A nun of the convent and the head of the choir. Rather
deadpan and the least welcoming of any of the nuns, but she gets caught up in Deloris's soul music.

MONSIGNOR O’HARA​:​ ​(45-60; E3-G4) One of the heads of the convent. Constantly concerned with financial matters, though soul music surprisingly puts him in a different mood.

EDDIE SOUTHER​:​ ​(25-35; Ab2-B4) The desk chief at the Philadelphia police station and a high school classmate of Deloris who helps get her into hiding. Faces a lot of nerves when under pressure, causing him to sweat profusely. He still yearns for Deloris after all these years, and dreams of being her hero.

CURTIS​:​ ​(30-40; A2-Ab4) A club owner, notorious gangster, and Deloris's boyfriend. Cocky and
controlling, always on the verge of violence.

TJ​:​ ​(20-30; Db3-Eb5) Curtis's nephew and one of his thugs. Deft and cognizant of the fact, constantly
in a state of ignorant bliss.

JOEY​: ​(30-40; Bb2-Eb5) One of Curtis's thugs. Believes himself to be quite the ladies' man.

PABLO​: ​(25-40; C4-F5) One of Curtis's thugs. A natural follower, constantly speaks in Spanish.

SISTER MARY MARTIN-of-TOURS​: ​(40-60) A nun of the convent. Clearly in her own world, but has her moments of surprising clarity.

SISTER MARY THERESA​:​ ​(60-70) A nun of the convent, the oldest of the group. Decrepit at a
glance, but secretly packs a punch.

MICHELLE​:​ ​(20-30; Bb3-F5) One of Deloris's back-up singers. Lippy and always quick with a retort.

TINA​:​ ​(20-30; Ab3-F5) One of Deloris's back-up singers. A little thick and naive.

ERNIE​:​ ​(25-35; Bb3-F5) One of Curtis's thugs. Initially thought to be a mindless yes-man, he turns out to be an undercover police informant.

ENSEMBLE MALE/FEMALE​:​ (18-30) Must sing and dance. Nuns; Bar Denizens (Bar Patron,
Waitress, Pool Player, Drag Queen); Homeless People; Fantasy Dancers