Big Fish is ready to make waves at West Muskingum High School
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – If you’re in the mood for a musical this weekend, West Muskingum High School has the show for you.
Big Fish is a musical based on a novel and 2003 film of the same name, where a son learns about his dying father’s life through the tall tales he tells. The show features a wide cast of students who were eager to take the stage and bring this story to life.
Jase Agin as Will Bloom.
“I like how different he is from myself as a person. I like to think that I’m a happier, more energetic person and he’s very, he’s to the point. He’s put together, he’s matter of fac,” said Jase Agin, a senior who plays Will Bloom.
Jase Agin has been a part of three shows at West Muskingum and his character is the son learning about his father. The son is a journalist who looks for the truth behind the exaggerated tales that his dad tells.
Sarah Whetstone as Sandra Bloom
“I’ve actually gotten advice from the woman who played her on Broadway. I contacted her through social media and she got back to me. And that has been the coolest part, being able to take someone who knows a lot about what they’re talking about and put that into my performance as an actor,” said Sarah Whetstone.
Whetstone is a junior who plays Sandra Bloom, Will’s mother. Whetstone has been a part of 5 productions at West Muskingum and several others in community theaters.
Director Josh Whetstone
The director of the show, West Muskingum Choral Director Josh Whetstone, says the students have done a fantastic job on a production that addresses serious subject matter.
“Don’t miss this one, because this one is going to be so emotionally moving. I think everyone has a little bit of this story in them and if they open themselves to it, they can be really moved in a positive way,” Josh said.
Lucas Stant as Edward Bloom
Lucas Stant is a senior who plays the role of the father, Edward Bloom. Stant has been a part of 3 productions at West Muskingum and loves the musical numbers in this performance.
“I’ve gone really deep into the role, I think, and it’s really touched me and made me think about, you know, the type of person I want to be in my life and it’s definitely made me think about the people that I know and sort of how I want to be when I’m older,” said Stant.
Showtimes are 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $14 for adults and $5 for those 18 and under. You can purchase your tickets ahead of time by clicking this link.
