Edward Bloom – Charming, charismatic, sees our black and white world in multiple colors. Creates elaborate stories and always has a joke in him. Will play younger versions of himself through sick and aging. He cares deeply for his wife and son. Lots of movement. Vocal range: High Baritone.

Will Bloom – Analytical, “realist”, dry humored. Doesn’t believe his father’s stories and after learning Edward is sick, he seeks to find the truth in his father’s past. Newly married to Josephine and expecting a child of his own. Vocal range: Tenor. 

Sandra Bloom – Sweet, humble, and cares deeply for Will and Edward. She wants the men to get along and mend their stale relationship. She also plays younger versions of herself. Strong mover with tap dance possible. Vocal range: Soprano with belt.

Josephine – She is enamored by Edward’s stories despite her husband’s reluctance to them. She is strong and knows how to handle situations. Vocal range: Mezzo.

Amos Calloway – He is the ringleader and owner of a circus. He is also a werewolf. Comedic timing and character actor required. Vocal range: Baritone.

Karl the Giant – Very tall man who will walk on stilts (roughly 2-3 feet stilts). Comic irony needed. Transforms from social outcast to successful businessman thanks to Edward. Vocal range: Bass.

The Witch –  She’s a fortune teller that informs Edward of how he will die. She will be a dancer and strong singer. Vocal range: Mezzo with high belt. 

Jenny Hill – She’s the childhood friend/girlfriend of Edward that he meets in Ashton. Also plays an older, disillusioned, and tired version of herself. Vocal range: Mezzo with belt.

Young Will – Will as a young boy who listens to his father’s stories and helps move the story forward. Mostly a spoken role and featured in the opening number. Needs to look/read 10 or younger. 

Don Price – Don is the rival of Edward. He’s a simple man but determined. Strong comedic timing and movement. Vocal range: Baritone.