- Synopsis
- Cast & Crew
- Production Team
- Show Dates & Info
Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, BIG FISH tells the story of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest and then some! Edward’s incredible, larger-than-life stories thrill everyone around him, most of all, his devoted wife Sandra. But their son Will, about to have a child of his own, is determined to find the truth behind his father’s epic tales.
Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
Book by John August
BIG FISH is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide www.theatricalrights.com
Cast
- Edward Bloom – Dustin Morton DC
- Sandra Bloom – Delaney McKenzie*
- Will Bloom – Jordan Bruner
- Josephine – Sarah Aiello
- Young Will, Will’s Son, others – Spencer Duguay
- Karl, others – August Ryan Gallagher
- Jenny Hill, others – Kate Louise
- The Witch, others – Sydney Harrison
- Amos Calloway, others – Jacob Miller
- Don Price, others – Danny Maura
- Zacky Price, others – Peter Bryant
- Dr. Bennett, Understudy-Sandra, others – Wendy Wheeler
- Fisherman, others – Luis Raziel Barbosa
- Teacher, others – Erika Mehring*
- Sharecropper, others – Pedro Hogan
- Little Girl with Cat, Understudy-Josephine, others – Allison Rousseau
- Bearded Lady, Understudy-Jenny Hill, others – Nadya Beyar
- Barber, others – Zoe Gibbs*
- Shepherd, others – Emily Awe
- Mermaid, others – Emma Michael
- General Patterson, Understudy-Amos Calloway, others – Todd Spratt
- Red Fang, Understudy-Edward, others – Matthew Schuster
- Ashton Mayor, others – Katey Martinek*
- Alabama Lamb, Giant’s Girlfriend, others – Sufia Sharief
- Alabama Lamb, Understudy-The Witch, others – Anna Cafagna
- Zaximus the Zensational, Understudy-Will, others – Logan Awe
* Civic onstage debut
Crew
- Floor Managers – Elia Ingerham, Ryan Burke
- Light board Operator – Elvin E. East
- A1 Operator – McKenna Burlingham
- A2 Operator – Drew Dixon
- Floor/Fly Crew – Kevin Hopp, Nick Richardson, RJ Soule, Aaron Potter, Ryan Burke
- Dressers – Joni Edwards, Maggie Timmer, Melinda Hopp, Chelsea Winkler, Angela Mammel, Andi Potter
- Follow Spot Operators – Dusti Morton, Katie Stowe, Brian Magnuson, Eli Kaeding
- Playback Operator – Isaac Byler
- Props Crew – Brian R. Bay, Lexie Rodriguez
- Director – Shannon Hill
- Music Director – Lori Hatfield
- Choreographer – Kris Allemang-Stahl
- Scenic Designer – David Kyhn
- Costume Designer – Elaine Kauffman
- Lighting Designer – Lanny Potts
- Sound Designer – Jacob Myny
- Technical Director – Phillip A. Miller
- Properties Master – Christopher Lewis
- Stage Manager – Olivia Johnston
- Assistant Stage Managers – Elia Ingerham, Elvin E. East
- Master Electrician – Delaney McKenzie
- Projection Designer – David Kyhn
- Dance Captain – Emma Michael
- Fight Captain – August Ryan Gallagher
- Scenic Carpenters – Ryan Burke, Jacob Miller
- Charge Painter – David Kyhn
- Scenic Artists – Angela Mammel, Justin Muse
- Stitchers – Isabella Bolden, Camille Van Dien
- Audio Engineer – CJ Mizikar
- Properties Artisans – Ian Whistler, Stacy Bartell, Jamie Chapin
- Photographer/Graphic Designer – Deborah Mitchell
- Videographer – Katherine Mumma
- Production Stage Manager – Stacey Jaeger
- Director of Volunteers – Mike Artis
- Artistic Director – Anthony J. Hamilton
- Executive Director – Laura M. Zervic
Performance Dates
- Friday, September 15, 2023, at 7:30 PM
- Saturday, September 16, 2023, at 7:30 PM (ASL Interpreted & Audio Described)
- Sunday, September 17, 2023, at 2:00 PM
- Friday, September 22, 2023, at 7:30 PM
- Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 7:30 PM
- Sunday, September 24, 2023, at 2:00 PM
- Friday, September 29, 2023, at 7:30 PM
- Saturday, September 30, 2023, at 7:30 PM
- Sunday, October 1, 2023, at 2:00 PM
Venue
Civic Auditorium
329 S. Park St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Seating
All performances in the Civic Auditorium feature reserved seating. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each performance.
Parking
Parking is located behind the Carver Center. Street parking is available for free after 5:00 PM on weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.
The Kalamazoo Civic Theatre does not rate subject matter as sensitivities vary from person to person. If you have questions about content, age appropriateness, or other aspects of the show (ie strobe lights and other theatrical effects), please contact the box office at 269.343.1313.