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  • 1.  Big Fish

    Posted 09-24-2022 17:05
    I really want to do the musical Big Fish. 
    Anyone have experience with it? Pros cons


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    Melinda Carlson
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  • 2.  RE: Big Fish

    Posted 09-25-2022 14:06
    Melinda,

    We did Big Fish about 7 or 8 years ago, and I would highly recommend it.  It is a beautiful story, and the music definitely helps tell the story.  Your cast and audience will respond well to the show.

    I do have some suggestions.  You will need some strong male singers and actors, especially  for Edward and Will.  Your Sandra needs to be a strong singer as well.  You'll also need to figure out how you will "fill" your stage with daffodils for "Daffodils."  The more the better. You will also want to decide what you are going to do with Karl the Giant as early as possible.  We had our Karl on painter's stilts, but if you do that, you'll want to give him plenty of time to learn to walk in them or in whatever you choose to use to make him "giant" as it is tricky at first.

    You won't be disappointed if you produce this show, so don't let the challenges deter you.

    Good luck with whatever you choose to do,

    Ken Robinson







    Kenneth Robinson
    English 11/Speech Teacher
    Drama Club Sponsor
    English Department Chairperson
    Wapahani High School
    10401 E. Co. Rd. 167S
    Selma, Indiana  47383





  • 3.  RE: Big Fish

    Posted 09-26-2022 13:45
    We did it 4 years ago, and it was probably our most successful show ever. The story is great, and our audience really connected with it. I echo everything Ken said, but I will add that if you have the capacity to use projections, then I highly recommend the projections they have available for you to purchase. They're beautiful!

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    Christopher Hamilton
    Drama Teacher
    Kamiakin High School
    WA
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  • 4.  RE: Big Fish

    Posted 03-02-2023 00:05

    Christopher,

    Do you happen to have costumes for the giant?

    Thank you,

    Melinda Carlson



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    Melinda Carlson
    Music/Theater Director
    VCHS

    Edwards, CO
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  • 5.  RE: Big Fish

    Posted 09-28-2022 11:10
    Beautiful Show. Music is great but you really need good singers. Two Tenors for your male leads is a must. If you have that, do it in a heartbeat.

    Break a leg and may all you theatre seats be filled.




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