Early in Edward Bloom’s adventures, he and his two friends meet up with a fortune-telling witch. Played by Jenna Kendall, here she reveals how Edward will die. Emboldened by this information, he fearlessly approaches the many seemingly dangerous situations and absurd adventures without any concern for his own life.Photos by Matthew Crane.
In a story of redemption between a father’s seemingly outlandish fish tales and a son’s skepticism and cynicism, the Southridge production of “Big Fish” will take the audience on a fun ride filled with fantasy and endearing love.
The spring production opens Thursday evening at 7:15 and plays again on Friday and Saturday also at 7:15 p.m. The final show will be open at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Big Fish runs about two hours and has a single intermission.
Here are a few photos highlighting the costumes and design of the production. Cast and crew is listed at the end.
Andy Hoffman and John Kendall prepare to throw fish up on the stage during an upcoming musical number early in the show.
A coven of witches dance in the darkness during Edward’s prophetic encounter that sets him on his fish tale-worthy life.
Edward (center) warms up to tell another of his grand adventures to his son’s wife, Josephine, played by Calista Martin, as Will, played by Richard Gutierrez, stands by exasperated at another trip down a familiar path with his father.
Richard Gutierrez performs as Will Bloom, the journalist son of Edward Bloom.
Director Shane Denu walks through a scene with some cast members during the dress rehearsal Tuesday evening.
Reagan Anderson cheered during a flashback scene set in Edward’s hometown of Ashton.
Edward Bloom, played by Reilly Lechner, introduces Karl the Giant, played by Cole Wirthwein, to the people of Ashton. They had previously sought to kill Karl, but Edward’s efforts to reconcile them with Karl later leads to a moment of salvation for the town.
Will and Josephine Bloom look on as they experience Edward’s efforts to find his true love, Sandra, after seeing her at a circus.
