Actress Lali Haines, an Indian woman with a cartoon flower in her wavy locks, sings confidently as Sandy the Squirrel. Photo Credit Jeff Heimbach.
Auditions
Graphic of a field of yellow daffodils below blue sky with “Big Fish: A New Broadway Musical,”
Open Door logo, access symbols, auditions Nov 30, Dec 1, and shows April 2-11, 2027.
Auditions for BIG FISH
Open Door Theater is proud to announce auditions for Big Fish (School Edition)!
Director: Brian Kelly;
Choreographer: Becky Robichaud; Assistant Choreographer: Tiana Brote
Co- Music Directors: Valerie Thomforde and Nadia Franklin Raye
Director of Artistic Sign Language (DASL): Kristin Johnson;
Co-Producers: Sam Gould and Dawn Gomez;
Stage Manager: Lisa Jensen-Fellows.
AUDITIONS: November 30 and December 1 (in the evenings)
PERFORMANCES: April 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 2027
AUDITION REGISTRATION: https://forms.gle/kuJCwzqxqmcn9Fwo7
SHOW DESCRIPTION (from TRW): 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.
BIG FISH School Edition is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.theatricalrights.com
Quotes from the Cast
Becca Yelle, Open Door Actor since 2018“Being a member of the cast in Open Door Theater makes me feel proud of myself and proud of all the other cast members. I love dancing and being on stage and I have made a lot of new friends.”
An actor with Autism clashes swords with an actor with Down syndrome while other knights cheer them on.
Myla Haan, Second Generation Open Door since 2005“From going to rehearsals with my mom and wishing to be up on that stage when I finally turned 9, to getting involved in any way I can just to be with Open Door people, this group has always been like a second home to me. Because the Dragonfly Theater is named in memory of my mom, her legacy shines out every time Open Door Theater puts on a show. It radiates through all the huge smiles on everyone’s faces, the support and respect shown to every individual, and the utter joy from experiencing the magic of ODT together.”
Emily Harvey Lacroix, Open Door since 2015In 2015 I had a very tearful phone call with President Sam Gould when I called to inquire about Open Door. At that time, I thought I’d never be able to do theater again because my disability is unpredictable and my needs change so much day to day. She calmly told me to show up as I was each day for rehearsal, wheelchair, crutches, cane or whatever, and we’d choose what made the most sense closer to the show like it was absolutely no big deal. And it was great!
Showing up, however I was, at Open Door from 2015 to 2020 has been critical to creating the good disabled life I’m living now. I’m calmly asking for my accommodations and accepting that I have some limitations to work around. I’m proud of the support, creativity, and resilience of the disability community. I know that I am still awesome and have lots to give. I don’t think I would have found this pride and peace in who I am without Open Door Theater.