AUDITIONS FOR THE HAMILTON ROTARY CLUB’S PRODUCTION OF
BIG – the Musical
(Based on the Tom Hank’s film)
Directed by Kevin Brunck
Produced by Herb Cox
Assistant Producers- Jane Winkler & Barb Winkler
Vocal Direction by Ryan Heinrich
Choreographed by Kayla Rice & Jody Mangino
Music Direction by Benjamin Price
Assistant Director- Tracy Botos
AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD AT:
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
1285 MAIN STREET
HAMILTON, OHIO 45013
CHILDREN- Ages 5 to 15
Sunday, December 7th 6:30PM
Wednesday, December 10th 6:30PM
ADULTS- Ages 16 & Up
Thursday, December 11th 7:00PM
Friday, December 12th 7:00PM
CHILDREN’S CHORUS/ENSEMBLE
“Big-the Musical” requires a large children’s chorus which is highlighted in several production numbers throughout the show. Children of all ages are encouraged to audition. While all ages will be cast, the majority of the children’s chorus will be in the 10 to 15 year old age range.
While not required, children with special athletic abilities (tumbling, skateboarding, roller skating, rollerblading, jump roping and other) are encouraged to bring the appropriate equipment to the audition to demonstrate their abilities. Please note that NOT all children roles will require athletic abilities.
ADULT CHORUS/ENSEMBLE
“Big-the musical” also requires an adult chorus of various ages to play several supporting and cameo roles (parents, executives, carnival & toy store workers) throughout the show.
PRINCIPAL ROLES
The Principal speaking/singing roles in “Big-the musical” are as follows:
- JOSH BASKIN 25 to 30 years old
- (YOUNG) JOSH BASKIN 12 to 13 years old
- SUSAN LAWERENCE 25 to 35 years old
- BILLY KOPECKI 12 to 13 years old
- MRS. BASKIN (MOM) Early to mid-30’s
- MacMILLAN Early to mid-50’s
- PAUL 25 to 35 years old
- MS. WATSON 50 to 60 years old
- CYNTHIA BENSON 14 to 15 years old
- TOM 30 to 40 years old
- NICK 30 to 40 years old
- ABIGAIL 30 to 40 years old
- DIANE 30 to 40 years old
Children and Adults should prepare one song in a Musical Theatre style. Singing a song from the show is acceptable but not required.
Piano accompaniment as well as CD playback will be available for the audition.
Please bring a complete list of conflict dates from January through mid-March.
We will have one rehearsal the week of December 15th to distribute scripts, music and rehearsal schedules.
Full rehearsals will begin the first week of January.
We will rehearse 3 to 4 nights per-week in January and February (weather permitting). The majority of the cast will only be required 2 to 3 nights per-week. Children will be released no later than 8:45PM on school nights.
We will rehearse 4 nights per-week the first two weeks in March.
The specific days of the week we rehearse will be determined after the show is cast.
The show will be performed at Parrish Auditorium on the Hamilton Campus of Miami University on March 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22.
For additional information, please contact Director, Kevin Brunck at kevin.brunck@visitkingsisland.com OR krbrunck@gmail.com
