Catch Big Fish this weekend only at the Bishop Center

Posted on: Jul, 17, 2024

Grays Harbor College’s family friendly summer musical, Big Fish, is coming to the Bishop Center for one weekend only this Thursday through Sunday.

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. Overflowing with heart and humor, Big Fish is an extraordinary musical that reminds us why we love going to the theatre - for an experience that’s richer, funnier and bigger than life itself.

Catch the show this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for students, $10 for children 12 and under. Purchase tickets online, by calling 360-538-4066, or at the Box Office before the show (the Bishop Center encourages purchasing tickets online to help the show start on time).

GHC’s production of Big Fish is directed by Paige Mellon-Jackson with vocal direction by Kari Hasbrouck, choreography by Maija Nordin and Cal Amendola.

Members of the cast include AJ Cooper (Edward), McKenna Hansen (Sandra), Casey Bronson (Will), Emmett Quigg (Young Will), Rebecca Bronson (Josephine), Aiden Brown (Karl), Matt Kline (Amos), Quinn Girard (Witch), Chaela Watkins (Jenny), Carlos Cruz (Don), Jake Conrad (Zacky), and David Quigg (Dr. Bennett). The ensemble includes Gabby Abruscato, Natalee Beavers, Hania Bielec, Andy Blake, Kieran Church, Jake Conrad, Carlos Cruz, Mia Girard, Jacob Hammer, Mitch Hatfield, Jacob Jimenez, Michaela Leach, Sela Rosetti, Kathe Rowe, Kayla Steuben, David Quigg, Walter Quigg, and Chaela Watkins.

In the pit, Dr. Bill Dyer directs the show’s orchestra, which includes Kyle Etges and Ian Kendall (Reed 1), Cindy Jamroz and Christina Shaffer (Reed 2), Sandy Lloyd (Trumpet), David Fredel (French Horn), Don Stone (Guitar 1), Gordon Shaw (Guitar 2), Bailey Skolorood (Percussion), Susan Moyles (Drums), Judy Terreberry, John Gibson, and Elena Mills (Violin), Matt Edwards (Viola), Ken Williams (Cello), Kyle Prato (Bass), Alex Eddy (Keyboard 1), and Jenny Leighton (Keyboard 2).

Monika Kuhnau is the show’s stage manager and technical direction is provided by Art Oestreich. Members of the production crew include David Workman and Janet Workman (Lighting Design), Matt Mahon (Sound Engineer), Michael Kohlmeier (Set Design), Michelle Smith (Projections Operator), Alex Falla and Jeanie McNeal (Costume Alterations), Jake Blood, Alex Fala, Dan Jackson, Jim Muns, Michael Nordin, and Jordan Wolfe (Backstage Crew), Melissa Church, Alexis Clark, Saebre Winn-Lark, and Kai Witley (Spotlight Operators), Dan Jackson, Bruce Kuhnau, Monika Kuhnau, Art Oestreich, Melanie Nicholson (Set and Elephant Construction).

Special thanks to the set painting team, which includes Cara Beth Stevenson (Lead), Gabby Abruscato, Alexis Abruscato, Sal Abruscato, Casey Bronson, Rebecca Bronson, Kieran Church, Mach Church, Melissa Church, AJ Cooper, Natalia Cruz, Alex Falla, McKenna Hansen, Dan Jackson, Paige Mellon-Jackson, Jacob Jimenez, Noah Johnson, Monika Kuhnau, Sabre Winn-Lark, Ava Murley, Michelle Smith, Brennan Trusedale, David Quigg, Emmett Quigg, Chaela Watkins, Naomi Watkins, and Kai Witley.