Upcoming Shows
November 3-5 and 10-12, 2023
Performances will be held at the Havre de Grace Opera House
Director/Choreographer - Becky Titelman
Music Director - Benny Griese
Stage Manager - Tammy Oppel
Dance Captain - Laura May
The classic 1987 motion picture fantasy bursts onto the stage in the unforgettable theatrical experience, Big The Musical. Featuring a witty, moving and insightful book by John Weidman (Assassins; Pacific Overtures; Road Show) and a dazzling, energetic, heartfelt, contemporary score by David Shire and Richard Maltby, Jr. (Baby; Closer than Ever; Starting Here, Starting Now) Big is a perfect show for audiences of all ages!
Josh Baskin is sick of being an awkward kid. At a carnival, he makes a wish to the Zoltar machine to become "big." To his shock, his wish is granted. After an understandably awkward beginning, Josh is forced to do "adult" things, like getting a job and a girlfriend. In the end, he discovers that there's much more to being an adult than he bargained for and learns that we must all grow up at our own pace, in our own time.
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**Auditions will be Sept. 2nd 5-8pm and Sept. 3rd 1-4pm with possible callbacks at 5pm!**
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Auditions location: E-Street Dance Academy, 2113 Columbia Park Drive, Suite 4A, Edgewood, MD 21040
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You may sing from the show or select a song in the style of the show. You MUST bring a music track to sing with, YouTube preferred, 16-32 measures. There will be a dance audition, so please come prepared to dance. Jazz shoes or sneakers will work for the dance combo. Performances will be November 3rd-5th and 10th-12th at the Havre de Grace Opera House. All roles are open for children 10 years old and up, teens, as well as adults for the adult roles. If you are unable to attend the auditions, please send an audition video to becky@skylightcreativeideas.com, including a song and a few moments of you speaking about your favorite childhood memory!
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Character Breakdown
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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: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
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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.
Gender: Female
Age: 30 to 40
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: 35 to 45
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: 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: 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: 60 to 70
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: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: Eb4
Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Ensemble
Adults; Children; Sales People; Junior Executives​