Edward Bloom has lived a full and fantastical life, populated by witches, giants, and mermaids, marked by true love that stops time in its tracks, and framed by heroics that push the limits of believability. His adult son, Will, is no longer amused by his father’s fantastical tales, insisting on a rational rather than a fantastical account of one’s life. When Edward’s health declines, and Will learns that he and his wife, Josephine, will have a son of their own, Will decides to find out his father’s “true” life story, once and for all. Big Fish is a heartfelt, powerful, and truly magical musical about fathers, sons, and the stories that we use to define our identities. With spine-tinglingly beautiful music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, and a funny, heartwarming book by John August, Big Fish is a magnificent “big fish” of a tale, itself — spectacular, fantastical, and overflowing with love.

REHEARSALS
(Closed Rehearsals: Rehearsals at NYT are closed to observers.)
June 6, 13, 20, 22-27, and July 11 (Most rehearsals will be at Redeemer Church, except for June 13 & July 11)
9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Redeemer Church, 730 Baker Drive, Tomball 77375
Rehearsal Dress Code 

TECH WEEK
Move-in on July 12
July 13-16 (No conflicts allowed for Tech Week or Shows)
5:30-9:30 p.m.
Lone Star College Tomball Performing Arts Center, 30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball 77375

PERFORMANCES
July 17, 7 p.m.
July 18, 2 p.m. & 6 p.m.
July 19, 2 p.m.
Lone Star College Tomball Performing Arts Center, 30555 Tomball Parkway, 77375

PURCHASE TICKETS

DIRECTING TEAM
Aimee Bowles, Director
Courtney Villarreal, Assistant Director
Kevin Bowles, Vocal Director
Chloe Neal, Choreographer
Audrey Terrill, Intern Choreographer

SHOW VERSE
“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me” – 2 Corinthians 12:9

If you have any questions, please contact Katie Terrill, Production Manager, at [email protected].

 

CAST LIST

Edward: Canaan Bowles
Will: Sebastian Rocha
Sandra: Winnie Shashack
Young Will: Auggie Hooton
Josephine Bloom: Kaitlyn Vaughn
Karl the Giant: Aaron Beier
Amos Calloway: Wyatt Neale
Don Price: Will Hamilton
The Witch: Kayden Solomon
Witch Soloists: Alivia Helm, Bianca Rocha
Jenny Hill: Violet Terrill
Mermaid: Alivia Helm
Dr. Bennett: Gavin Ward
Zacky Price: Noah Rector
The Alabama Lambs/USO Singers: Annie Bowles, Bianca Rocha
Mayor: Asher Helm
Fisherman: Hudson Terrill
Red Fang: Mark Adam Cole
Will’s Son: Jackson Hartley
Amos’ Wife: Ella Shirley
Karl’s Wife: Kadence Russell
Little Girl with Cat: Adelyn Rector
General Patterson: Calvin Booker
Shotgun Girl: Ella Harmann
Football Star: Isaiah Norton
Barber: John Hendrix
Science Teacher: Stefan Schoeman
School Teacher: Sarah Frerking

Boy Scouts
Boy Scout 1 – Bryce Villareal
Boy Scout 2 – Cooper Bimber
Boy Scout 3 – Ren Hegar
Boy Scout 4 – Korbyn True
Brooks Wilson
Jackson Hartley
Kaden Harper
Owen Villareal

Daffodil Dancers
Alivia Helm
Annie Bowles
Bianca Rocha
Courtney Simpson
Madison Kakos
Violet Terrill

River Dancers
Aaron Beier
Abigail Walker
Alivia Helm
Annie Bowles
Asher Helm
Bianca Rocha
Clara Osborne
Courtney Simpson
Ella Hartley
Ellie DePue
Gianna Papini
Kayden Solomon
Lilly Shashack
Lily Johnson
Madison Kakos
Mark Adam Cole
Raina Murphy
Raylin Murphy
Saylor Parks
Tessa Eads
Violet Terrill

USO Tappers
Annie Bowles
Bianca Rocha
Clara Osborne
Courtney Simpson
Kayden Solomon
Raylin Murphy

USO Partner Dancers
Aaron Beier
Asher Helm
Alivia Helm
Ella Hartley
Gavin Ward
Gianna Papini
Hudson Terrill
John Hendrix
Lilly Shashack
Madison Kakos
Raina Murphy
Stefan Schoeman
Violet Terrill
Wyatt Neale

USO Jazz Dancers
Abigail Walker
Alivia Helm
Ella Hartley
Ellie DePue
Gianna Papini
Lilly Shashack
Lily Johnson
Madison Kakos
Raina Murphy
Saylor Parks
Tessa Eads
Violet Terrill

USO Performers
Cassidy Cain
Clara Marcks
Elise Lindberg
Ella Shirley
Kaitlyn Vaughn
Sarah Frerking

USO Dates
Addyson Knighten
Adele Lipscomb
Rebecca Lunsford
Lauren Wingate
Joseph Bielstein
Noah Rector
Korbyn True
Liberty Crowson
Zoee Howard

Witch Dancers
Abigail Walker
Alivia Helm
Annie Bowles
Bianca Rocha
Clara Osborne
Courtney Simpson
Ella Hartley
Ellie DePue
Gianna Papini
Kayden Solomon
Lilly Shashack
Lily Johnson
Madison Kakos
Raina Murphy
Raylin Murphy
Saylor Parks
Tessa Eads
Violet Terrill

Auburn University Students
Adele Lipscomb
Asher Helm
John Hendrix
Makenna Hernandez
Violet Day
Zoee Howard

Circus Performers
Acrobats – Abigail Walker, Ella Eads, Lilly Shashack
Juggler – Adele Lipscomb
Plate Spinner – Bryce Villareal
Sword Master – Calvin Booker
Ring Performers – Cassidy Cain, Elise Lindberg, Liberty Crowson, Violet Day
Puppet Master – Hannah Kelsey
Strong Man – Isaiah Norton
Magician – Korbyn True
Magician’s Assistant – Lauren Wingate
Mime / Elephant – Mark Adam Cole
Ribbon Performer – Rebecca Lunsford

Circus Attendees
Addyson Knighten
Brooks Wilson
Chloe Bouska
Ella Shirley
Kaden Harper
Kadence Russell
Makenna Hernandez
Natalia Ragsdale
Sureya Robinson
Zoee Howard

Citizens of Ashton
Edward’s Fan Club – Ada Walker, Adelyn Rector, Alyssa Perez, Ella Eads, Evie Walker, Joelle Osborne, Leah Silva
Science Club – Aleiza Duran-Cruz, Vanessa Clawson
Garden Club – Ariana Franco, Julia Dawson, Juliette Baker, Molly Jones
Baseball Player – August Helm, Hudson Terrill
Cheerleaders – Claire Berens, Clara Marcks, Emma Rector, Hallie Bowles, Maddie Capdepon
Little Rascals – Cooper Bimber, Jackson Hartley, Owen Villareal, Ren Hegar
Gossip Girls – Annie Booker, Corene Robbins, Lia Cordero
Referee – Gavin Ward
Football Player – Joseph Bielstein
Mayor – Asher Helm
Little Girl with Cat – Adelyn Rector
General Patterson – Calvin Booker
Shotgun Girl – Ella Harmann
Football Star – Isaiah Norton
Barber – John Hendrix
Science Teacher – Stefan Schoeman
School Teacher – Sarah Frerking

New Yorkers
Addyson Knighten
Brooks Wilson
Cassidy Cain
Chloe Bouska
Makenna Hernandez
Ren Hegar
Stefan Schoeman
Violet Day

Wedding Dancers
Adele Lipscomb
August Helm
Calvin Booker
Clara Marcks
Elise Lindberg
Ella Shirley
Emma Rector
Isaiah Norton
Joseph Bielstein
Korbyn True
Liberty Crowson
Mark Adam Cole
Noah Rector
Violet Day

Wedding Guests
Addyson Knighten
Asher Helm
Chloe Bouska
Hannah Kelsey
Hudson Terrill
Kadence Russell
Makenna Hernandez
Sureya Robinson
Ring Bearer – Cooper Bimber
Flower Girl – Natalia Ragsdale

Nurses – TBD