What a fantastic show to produce! I have not seen it performed with different actors playing young/old versions of those characters (as it is in the movie, but not written that way in the musical), BUT I produced it last year, and considered doing so, ultimately deciding against it. I really wanted to give more of my actors and singers opportunities by splitting the roles, but after reading and consideration, I personally felt that doing so would cause the overall story to suffer, and would probably create more problems than it would solve. I think that having the same actors play both ages of Edward and Sandra allows the arc of their characters and relationship to fully complete, especially in the end. Just my two cents.
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Christopher Hamilton
Drama Teacher
Kennewick WA
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Original Message:
Sent: 12-17-2019 09:09
From: Rachel Pringle
Subject: Big Fish
Has seen Big Fish/done it with 2 different actors playing younger and older Edward and/or Sandra?
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Rachel Pringle
Assistant Director
Ferndale School District
Ferndale WA
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