big: the musical – Auditions

big: the musical
Music by David Shire
Lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr.
Book by John Weidman
Based upon the motion picture “big” written by Gary Ross and Anne Spielberg A TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX FILM

Directing Team
• Directed and Choreographed by Jessica Hindsley
• Music Direction by Caleb Wenger
• Assistant Director – Tim Howard
• Stage Manager – Sierra Corbin

Rehearsals
October 11 – November 12, 2026 – Generally Sunday through Thursday evening

Tech
November 14 – 19, 2026

Performances
November 20 – December 27, 2026

This production will utilize 20 actors (adults and kids), understudies, as well as 5 off-stage Swings. We are casting strong triple threats with impeccable singing, acting, and dancing skills.

All roles are open to actors of all ethnicities/races, gender identities, and abilities. All are welcome and encouraged to audition.

All roles are paid a $500 rehearsal stipend and a per show rate between $55 and $70. Swings are paid a $500 rehearsal stipend and $100 per week on-call stipend for the run, plus a $70 per-show rate for any shows they cover.

No AEA/Equity contracts are available for this production.

Child Actors (12-17) – Video Submissions

Requirements
• 16 – 32-ish measures of a song
• Short monologue or tell us a story about your favorite Christmas or a family memory.
• Upload a digital copy of headshot (or picture) and resume

Please submit your video via email to thacauditions@gmail.com no later than Friday July 10th. Please ensure videos are not locked or set to private so that the Directing Team can access them.

Adult Actors (18+) – In-Person Auditions

Sunday July 12, 2026 – 10am to 3pm (will extend to 5pm based on necessity)
Location: Town Hall Arts Center – 2450 W Main St, Littleton, CO 80120

Requirements
• 16-32-ish measures of a song in the style of the show.
o Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided.
• Short comedic monologue in the style of the show.
• Hard copy of headshot and resume (please also upload a digital copy prior to the day of auditions at the link below)

Video Submissions
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND AUDITIONS YOU MAY SEND A VIDEO AUDITION. THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT THIS VIDEO IS 11:59PM FRIDAY JULY 10. YOU CAN SEND IT TO thacauditions@gmail.com AND IT WILL BE FORWARDED ON TO THE DIRECTING TEAM.

Click HERE to sign up for an in-person audition slot.

Click HERE to upload a headshot and resume prior to audition day.

Invited callbacks will be held on
Sunday July 19 – 12pm to 5pm
Location: Town Hall Arts Center
Further information will be provided to those invited to attend.

Character Breakdown
NOTE: The genders listed with characters are as they identify in the script or how they are traditionally cast. However, just as in real life, genders may be/can be/will be/queen bee open to interpretation.
All roles are open to actors of all ethnicities and racial backgrounds unless otherwise indicated in the script.

Adult Roles

(Adult) Josh Baskin (Lead – Male)
Age: 25-35
Vocal Range: Tenor (Bb2-B4)
Dance: Dancer
Race/Ethnicity: Any
Josh is the show’s protagonist. He is a 13-year old who, after wishing to be “big,” is trapped in the body of a 30-year old and must now navigate adulting while trying to figure out how to return to his teen self. Strong comedy skills.

Susan Lawrence (Lead – Female)
Age: 25 – 40
Vocal Range: Mezzo (G3-F5)
Dance: Mover
Race/Ethnicity: AnySmart, business-minded Vice President of MacMillan toys. Has a hidden giddy-schoolgirl excitement is uncovered as she gets to know Josh.

Mrs. Baskin (Supporting – Female)
Age: 40+
Vocal Range: Mezzo (G3-F#5)
Dance: Non-Dancer
Race/Ethnicity: Any
Josh’s mother and the heart of the show – caring and nurturing, and also struggling with raising a teenager.

Paul Seymour (Supporting – Male)
Age: 25 – 40
Vocal Range: Baritone (Ab3 – Eb4)
Dance: Mover
Race/Ethnicity: Any
Vice President of Product Development. Josh’s rival in business, friendships, and potential romance.

George MacMillan (Supporting – Male)
Age: 50+
Vocal Range: Tenor (C3-G4)
Dance: Mover
Race/Ethnicity: Any
The founder and owner of MacMillan Toys. Kind and encouraging of Adult Josh and an overall good guy.

Ensemble (10 adult ensemble tracks – All genders)
Age: Adults
Vocal Range: Varied
Dance: Dancer
Race/Ethnicity: Any
The ensemble will play various roles such as Zoltar, MacMillan Toys employees/executives, party guests, and more.

Kid Roles

(Young) Josh Baskin – Male
Age: Character is 13 years old
Vocal Range: Tenor (F3 – G5)
Dance: Dancer
Race/Ethnicity: Any
Innocent, funny, and obsessed with video games and Cynthia. After an unfortunate incident in front of her involving his height and a carnival ride, he makes a wish to be “big,” thinking that being an adult will solve all of his problems.

Billy Kopecki – Male
Age: Character is 13 years old
Vocal Range: Tenor (F#3 – F5)
Dance: Dancer
Race/Ethnicity: Any
Young Josh’s best friend – supportive, street smart, and funny. He is the only one who knows what happens to Josh and he does his best to help Josh navigate adulting while searching for a way back to his teenage self.

Ensemble (3-5 child ensemble tracks – All genders)
Age: Adults
Vocal Range: Varied
Dance: Dancer
Race/Ethnicity: Any
The ensemble will play various roles such as Josh’s school friends, kids in the toy store, and more.