Big Fish explores the powerful relationship between a father and his son through the extraordinary stories a father tells. Blending imagination with emotion, the story celebrates love, legacy, and the deeper truths that live inside the tales we pass down.

Show Details:

  • Age of Performers: 13+ (8th–12th grades)

  • Performance Weekend: June 12–14, 2026

Auditions Closed

Auditions Closed

  • Anyone 13+ (8th–12th grades) can audition for this show!

  • Auditions are March 8th 10 am–2 pm. Auditions will be held at Studio 26, 8300 Brentwood Blvd.

    Check-in starts at 10:00 am.
    Dance auditions are from 10:30-11:00. Dance auditions are mandatory. Audition slots of 8 minute increments will follow. You MUST sign up for an audition time! 

    IMPORTANT NOTES:

    • Call backs tbd. They will be scheduled based on students called back.

    • If you want to audition for this show, and you can not make audition times, please still fill out this form! Then email us at anne@deltaperformingartsacademy.com for further instructions. Thank you!

    • You will want to bring jazz shoes, character shoes, or tennis shoes to your audition.
      Please wear comfortable but dance appropriate attire for your audition day.

    • You will come between 10:00-1:15, and get checked in with our front administrator, get ready for your dance audition,

    • After your dance audition, you will have your private 8 minute audition time with our Director, Musical Director, Choreographer, and any Guest Casting Crew.

  • We will send out the cast list by March 22nd by email.

  • Read through is March 31st 6:00 pm. Rehearsals will be Tuesdays and Fridays from 5:00-9:00 generally speaking and Saturdays 10-2 pm. Depending on your character will determine when your child will be there. A rehearsal schedule will come out with a detailed schedule after casting.

  • Performance weekend is June 12-14. Tech week is June 8-11. Tech week is mandatory.

General Audition Details

Audition Prep Details

Show Logistics

  • $400*
    Plus $25 ANNUAL membership fee for those applicable.

    *The performance fee includes a Big Fish shirt they will receive before the show. 

  • Fees are due on arrival at your audition time. Please make checks out to Delta Performing Arts Academy or DPAA. Fees are non-refundable. If you unable to pay the full amount upon arrival, please contact us privately to ask about payment options, anne@deltaperformingartsacademy.com.

    If, by some chance, your child does not make the show, we will set up a time to retrieve your payment or we can destroy it.

  • Yes, parents need to help in some capacity with the show. Whether that's painting sets, working concessions or working backstage, we need parent volunteers to help make this production a success! We hope that parents can rise to the occasion, so we don't have to charge any extra fees associated with the production. After rehearsals start, we will send out an email and ask where you would like to volunteer your time. Our expectation is 2–4 hours. Thank you for your cooperation!

  • Plays old and young 15-60 years old

    Edward is a charming, charismatic storyteller. A devoted yet absent father nearing the end of his life and wanting to reconnect with his son. He is comfortable in his own skin, but hopes for Will’s approval. Edward must be able to sing, dance and act well.

  • Plays old and young 20-55

    Sandra is patient, calm—the perfect balance to Edwards enthusiasm. She adores and appreciates Edward and tries to bring reconciliation to her husband and son, both of whom she loves. Needs a big voice, expressive acting ability, and a good bit of dance ability. 

  • 30 years old

    Will is a critical part of the story. He is an earnest, serious, thoughtful young man wanting to reconnect with his storytelling father, but unable to appreciate Edward’s romantic view of life. He is a successful professional and new husband. He has to be able to take us on the journey of understanding and make us believe the complex relationship and final heartfelt embrace of his father’s legacy. Needs a strong tenor voice. No dance. Serious character acting. 

  • 30 years old

    Will’s wife. Successful adult, sweet, intelligent, and organically compatible with Will. Josephine acts as the bridge between Edward and Will, explaining the deeper meaning of the stories. Often on stage. No dance. Serious character acting.

  • Edward’s best friend. Karl is shy, exceptionally intelligent, hermit-like, and has a quiet charisma. He needs a booming voice and large personality. Must be a Bass. Ideally, Karl needs to walk on stilts. 

  • Amos is the rather eccentric, quirky owner of the circus that employs young Edward. He also happens to be a werewolf (in Edward’s tales). Needs an actor able to portray strong, outgoing personality and humor. Sings, but not necessarily great voice; character voice. Needs to be funny. No dance needed.

  • Commanding performer with great confidence and storytelling ability. She convinces Edward to pursue a Big Life without fear. Needs belt voice, mezzo soprano.

  • Plays young cheerleader to tired older woman, 17-60 years old

    Edward’s devoted, first girlfriend. She is beautiful, a dreamer. As the older Jenny, she is a very tired, disillusioned version of the younger Jenny. She has dignity and honesty. Needs loud belt. She is crucial in helping Will understand Edward and Edward’s motivations. Some movement, but serious acting needed.

  • High school, college, and mayor, actor ages 17–45

    Older snarky bully. Sandra’s first fiancé. Needs a bigger than life acting style.

  • High school, college, and later, actor ages 14-45

    Nerdy brother and shadow of Don Price.

  • Considerably older man. Warm, kind, frank, soft-spoken friend and physician of Edward. Needs realistic actor. No singing or dancing necessary.

  • World War II villain. Needs fight scene movement abilities.

  • Typical small town good-guy mayor personality. 

  • Actors age 15-25

    Two of Sandra’s friends. Perform with Sandra at the circus. Needs strong singing and dancing skills. 

  • Hometown redneck. Needs strong singing and dancing skills.

  • Ensemble role that is movement based.

  • Witch Ensemble, Circus Ensemble, USO dancers.

  • All sing and move. Will play townspeople, fishermen, wedding guests, Ashton townspeople, college students, soldiers, Westerners, hospital.

Character Breakdowns