BIG FISH

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Song List

Act One

• Prologue – Orchestra

• Be the Hero – Edward Bloom and Company

• The Witch – The Witch, Edward Bloom and Company

• Stranger – Will Bloom

• Two Men in My Life – Sandra Bloom

• Out There on the Road – Edward Bloom, Karl, Jenny Hill and Company

• Little Lamb from Alabama – Sandra Bloom and Alabama Lambs

• Time Stops – Edward Bloom and Sandra Bloom

• Closer to Her – Amos Calloway, Edward Bloom and Company

• Daffodils – Edward Bloom and Sandra Bloom

Act Two

• Red, White and True – Edward Bloom, Sandra Bloom and Company

• Fight the Dragons – Edward Bloom and Young Will Bloom

• Showdown – Will Bloom, Edward Bloom and Company

• I Don't Need a Roof – Sandra Bloom

• Start Over – Edward Bloom, Don Price, Amos Calloway, Karl and Company

• What's Next – Will Bloom, Edward Bloom and Company

• How It Ends – Edward Bloom

• The Procession - Company

• Be the Hero (Reprise) – Will Bloom

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Cast

Understudies

A note will be made if an Understudy is performing a role

Edward Bloom - Grace Archer

Will Bloom - Adrian Colville

Young Will - Hazel Geffner

Sandra Bloom - Catherine Craig

Josephine - Olivia Puoci

Amos - Andrew Schaff

Don Price, Zach Price - Erin Feeney

The Witch - Kylie Sammons

Dance Swing - Athena Van Waardhuizen

Creative Team

Meet the Company

Grace Archer

U/S Edward Bloom

(see Bio in creative team)

Binkle Binks

Himself

Binkle is the donkey that you will see on stage, usually held by Zacky Price. This is Binkles first ever show and he is just so excited. He has had so much fun learning to dance, sing, and act. He sends a huge thank you to Oliva, Adrian, and Jacob, his favorite people in this show, besides Finn of course. He is excited to meet you all! and yes, he would love a stargram.

Jade Breiding

Ensemble

age 15 and 2022 YAPI graduate, is honored to make this her 21st Mainstage show at Studio East! Her most recent Studio East appearances include Chava in Fiddler on the Roof and Miss Honey in Matilda the Musical. She would like to thank her parents and directors for all of their support and hopes you enjoy the show!

Neil Cardoso

Karl The Giant (3/15 - 3/22), Ensemble (3/23 - 3/30)

Neil Cardoso (Karl), age 15, is thankful to be back at the Studio for his favourite director’s last show. He’s driven through traffic by his fabulous mom all the way from Redmond, and thanks everyone who has made this possible. The word count is fifty, but he’s excited to be

Emily Christenson

Ensemble

Age 13, is ecstatic to be performing in her 8th MainStage production at Studio East. She recently enjoyed playing the role of Tzeitel in Fiddler On The Roof. She would like to thank her friends, family and the production team. Enjoy the show!

Anna Cohen

Jenny Hill (3/23 - 3/30); Ensemble (3/15 - 3/22)

age 13 is excited to be in her second mainstage show at Studio East. Her past shows include, Fiddler on the Roof (Innkeeper), and Gabriella in High School Musical Jr. . When not onstage Anna enjoys playing volleyball and hanging out with her friends. She thanks her friends, family, and Studio East and hopes you enjoy the show.

Adrian Colville

Don Price

Adrian is so grateful to get to be a part of this amazing show. Some of his favorite roles at Studio include Chip Tolentino in The 25th Annual...Spelling Bee and Mr. Wormwood in Matilda. Adrian thanks VJ and the rest of the cast and crew for working so hard in making this show.

Jack Corlett

Edward Bloom

A long returning actor, Jack has been with the studio for over 7 years, and is ecstatic to be performing once again in Big Fish. Previous credits include The Music Man (Harold Hill); Les Misérables (Valjean); Grease (Roger); Little Shop of Horrors (Mushnik); and Mamma Mia! (Sky). Huge thanks to his friends and family and all the wonderful people who fill his life.

Catherine Craig

Ensemble

Is so excited to close out her Studio East journey with this powerful show! Past SE roles include Gertrude in Seussical, Agnes in She Kills Monsters, Mrs. Wormwood in Matilda, Rapunzel in Into The Woods. Thanks to VJ, Megan, Aimee, Alex, Xenya, Khaysia, Grace & Julia for all their hard work. Special thanks to Lily for being a fantastic primary, and even better friend!

Anna Crossley

Ensemble

is 14 years old and is so excited to be in this production of Big Fish. This is her fifth show here at Studio East but her most recent show was Fiddler On The Roof as an ASM. Aside from acting Anna enjoys hanging out with her friends, watching movies, traveling, and painting. She would like to thank her friends, parents, cast mates, and directors for all the support. Enjoy the show!

Erin Feeney

Amos Calloway

age 18, attends Innovation Lab High School. Erin is returning to Studio East (after a brief 5 year hiatus) for one last hoorah before going off to college. Erin is super excited for the opportunity to work with so many talented people!

Tyler Forsythe

Young Will

age 11, attends Peter Kirk Elementary. He has enjoyed being part of several camps and classes at Studio East, the casts of Fiddler on the Roof, The Phantom Tollbooth, Matilda, ‘Twas the Night, Ready! Player! Wonderland! and Seussical the Musical. He also loves playing piano, soccer, baseball, basketball and skiing. He thanks his family, friends and Studio East teachers.

Hazel Geffner

Ensemble

is thrilled to make her Studio East debut in Big Fish! A 9-year-old student at Sunrise Elementary, she has performed with Broadway Bound in The Wizard of Oz, Willy Wonka, Wonderland, and more. Offstage, she enjoys playing lacrosse and drawing. She sends love and thanks to her parents and furry brother, Milo, for their support!

Noa Hamudot

The Witch

Emma Henry

Ensemble

age 13, goes to Kirkland Middle School. This is Emma’s first studio east MainStage but she has enjoyed many camps and classes. She has also been in 5 performances at her school. When Emma is not acting, she loves swimming, singing in choir, and Girl Scouts.

Finn Herrick

Zacky Price

Finn is so excited for you to see this show! There has been so much work put into it and it has been a wonderful process. In the past, you may have seen him in other studio shows as the Cat In The Hat in Seussical, Lilith in She Kills Monsters, Or most recently, Judy in The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Nighttime. I hope you love the show!!

Sabrina Johnson

Doc Bennett/Red Fang

is thrilled to be getting the chance to be in this amazing production. She was previously in Fiddler on the Roof (Yente), Matilda(Escapologist), Les Miserables (Ensemble, Foreman), ETC. She thanks her family, friends, and Studio East.

Addie Katz

Ensemble

Lily Luedke

Sandra Bloom

Lily is delighted to make this her 29th mainstage show at Studio East! She is a senior who adores performing, being outdoors, and spending time with friends and family. She thanks this wonderful team, spectacular cast, and Kim Maguire, with special gratitude to VJ for always challenging, supporting, and believing in her.

Mercedes Marksfeld

Ensemble

Renda Naseem-Tuffaha

Josephine

age 17, is overjoyed to be back at the Studio! Notable credits: Hadestown (Eurydice), Grease (Sandy), The 25th Annual...Spelling Bee (Olive), Les Mis (Ensemble & U/S Fantine). Special thank you to VJ for his guidance the last few years & she wishes him the best in Omaha! Love to Aimee, Megan, and everyone involved in this production!

Olivia Puoci

Ensemble

Olivia Is excited to be onstage for her first show at Studio East! Previous roles include Alma Hix in The Music Man, Christabel in Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, and stage crew for Mean Girls and Les Misérables. She would like to thank her friends, family, and everyone who came and saw the show!

Kylie Sammons

Mermaid, Ensemble

is 15, and thrilled to be in her 26th show at Studio East! Notable Credits: Urinetown (Little Sally), Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey II U/S), Footloose (Rusty), Les Miserables (Courfeyrac), and Into The Woods (Little Red). She would like to thank VJ for being an incredible teacher and mentor for the past 7 years, and wishes him the best in Nebraska! Thanks to Megan, Aimee, and all others involved in this wonderful production!

Andrew Schaff

Will Bloom

Age 16, is a Sophomore at Juanita High School. His previous show credits include Doody in Grease, Lesgles and Marius u/s in Les Misérables, and the Tin Man in Off to See the Wizard. He thanks his family, his friends, and others that come to support him!

Bronwyn Sprunger

Jenny Hill (3/15 - 3/22); Ensemble (3/23 - 3/30)

age 14, is super excited to be in Big Fish! Previous roles include Hodel in Fiddler on The Roof, Scarecrow u/s in The Wizard of Oz, Sandra u/s in The Play that Goes Wrong, Anne Boleyn is SIX, Tillie in She Kills Monsters and more! Thanks to everyone and subscribe to StudioSquad100!!

Ruth Thomas

Older Jenny Hill/Ensemble

age 19, is thrilled to return to the stage! Previously seen in Fiddler on the Roof, Les Miserables, Seussical (Cat in the Hat), and Into the Woods (Jack's Mom). Offstage, she studies Psychology at UW, and loves reading. Applause VJ, Megan, Aimee, the techs, and everyone who supports her.

Mo Wolf

Karl The Giant (3/23 - 3/30), Ensemble (3/15 - 3/22)

Mo Wolf (Karl/Ensemble), is fourteen and thrilled to be in Big Fish, their eleventh show at Studio East. Their last role was Fyedka in Fiddler on The Roof. Huge thanks to the amazing cast and crew, this experience was so much fun!

Vincent (VJ) Orduna

Director

Megan D. Connell

Choreographer

Aimee Hong

Music Director

Xenya White

Stage Manager

Xenya is a Studio East 2014 alumni, and is so excited to be back working as the stage manager on Big Fish! She is a WWU alumni with a BA in technical theater/theater history, and a minor in women/gender/sexuality studies. She had the pleasure of being Studio East’s resident stage manager with Storybook Theater productions for the past 3 years, and can’t wait for it to come back after the revamp pause. Recently she has also stage managed for Lés Mis, The Phantom Tollbooth, and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time, all at Studio East. This theater is where she found her passion for the arts and the magic behind the curtain. She is so grateful to be apart of this community and to help continue fostering the skill/talent within the art of today’s youth. Big thanks to the family for supporting me throughout the years, I wouldn’t be here without you all! Also shoutout to our wonderful choreographer Megan, you are the best! Enjoy the show!

Erik Eagleson

Set Designer and Carpenter

Sean Holser

Costume Designer

(they/them) Most recent Costume Design with Studio East, "Fiddler on the Roof"; previous work includes "Peter and the Starcatcher" with Kirkland Performance Center, "Plaza Suite", "Pippin" and "Rent" at Renton Civic Theatre, "Closer" at SecondStory Repertory, among others.  Big thank you to Andy for putting up with all the weird for so many years

Julia Gorordo

Props Designer

Joe Hart

Lighting Designer

Frances Bigelow

Associate Music Director

Grace Archer

Assistant Director

19 years old, and is absolutely thrilled for the honor of getting to work on this wonderful show with such an incredible cast. Both directing this show and playing Edward have been dreams of Grace’s since being introduced to (and falling in love with) the musical in 2016 at Taproot Theatre. The opportunity to do both in one production is something out of her wildest fantasies. This experience has been truly special. Past performance credits include Peter and the Starcatcher (Molly), Heathers: the Musical (Heather Chandler), and Legally Blonde (Elle). Past directing credits include short film Furbit (2023), and Moana Jr.(2022). When she’s not onstage or behind the director’s table, Grace enjoys writing, filmmaking, media analysis, and referring to herself in the third person. She would like to thank the cast for bringing this magical story to life so beautifully, the tech crew for their tireless work to make the show run like clockwork, the production team for being awesome, VJ for this incredible opportunity, and her parents for putting up with the commandeering of the kitchen table for daffodil creation. Best fishes!

Athena Van Waardhuizen

Student Assistant Choreographer

Khaysia Lutfi

Assistant Stage Manager

age 18, has been a vibrant member of Studio East for over a decade. She is thrilled to make her debut in assistant stage managing with Big Fish! She last worked behind the scenes for Matilda and The 5th Avenue’s RSP: Something’s Afoot. You might have seen her onstage as Karen in Mean Girls or Agnes in She Kills Monsters. Among her favorite past roles include Stepmother in Studio East’s Into The Woods and Pamela Edwards her high school’s production of The 39 Steps. Khaysia extends heartfelt thanks to the production team, her family, and her friends for their unwavering support!

Autumn Lapounov

Assistant Lighting Designer and Board Op

(he/they) is a senior in Running Start at Bellevue College. In his free time, he enjoys drawing, writing, reading, and playing the violin. Previous shows with Studio East include Grease (ASM), She Kills Monsters (sound), Mean Girls (ASM), and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime (ASM and lightboard op). He’d like to thank his mom, his sister, the creative team, and especially Joe, for teaching him about lighting.

Jacob Stowe

Costume Intern and Wardrobe Tech

Wils Cook

Costume Lead

(he/they) age 17. attends Juanita High School. He LOVES teching shows. This is their third season at Studio East, and he’s still loves it. When not involved in theater, he enjoys playing timpani in band, and playing Dnd. Previous involvement in shows include Les Miserables (Props Artisan), Seussical (Wardrobe Head) and Grease (ASM/props assistant). They would like to thank the entire Studio East team for this opportunity. 

Studio East Board of Directors

Alexa Skilling President 

Sierra Zanghi Vice President 

Monica Luedke Secretary

Chinda Tilson Treasurer

Meg Owen

Janet Schweizer

Miranda Tomuro

Interested in joining the board? Email board@studio-east.org for more information.

Studio East Staff

Carolyn Agan Artistic Director, Interim Executive Director

Kaysy Ostrom Education Director

Erik Eagleson Technical Director

Liza Lorenz Interim Marketing Director

Matthew Kacergis Interim Director of Advancement

Alex Robinson Production & Education Associate

Jillian Faulk Education & Accessibility Program Manager

Hillary Nelson Office Administrator

Julia Gorordo Education & Production Associate Artist

Megan Connell Patron Services & Social Media Associate

Amelia Dooley Education & Office Assistant

Vincent J. Orduna Studio East Intensive Coordinator

Sean Holser Costume and Shop Manager

Alyssa Hope Maas Summer Camp Coordinator

Studio East Teaching Artists

Alegra Batara - Emily Beckley - Melissa Bryant - Adrian Cerrato - Marina Clever - Megan D. Connell - Catherine Craig - Amelia Dooley - Kim Douthit - David Dryfoos - Jillian Faulk - Julia Gorordo - Rebecca Herivel - Aimee Hong - Gilly Kelleher - Ankit Madhira - Anthony Mathis - Hana Oh - Vincent J. Orduna - Danielle Osterman - Thomas Pierson - Gianugo Rabellino - Zoey Reese - Helen Roundhill - Merry Senn - Seamus C. Smith - Joey Sponseller - John Tembreull - Abby Tincher - Raya Tuffaha - Brad Walker - Hannah White - Chloe Williams 

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