MESA, Arizona — July 6, 2016 — "Big Fish the Musical” is coming to the Mesa Community College Performing Arts Center for six performances, July 15-23. The story is based on Daniel Wallace's 1998 novel, Big Fish: A novel of Mythic Proportions, and the 2003 film Big Fish written by John August and directed by Tim Burton. Music and lyrics are by Andrew Lippa.
Big Fish revolves around the relationship between Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman and his adult son Will, who looks for what is behind his father's stories. The story shifts between two timelines. In the present-day real world, 60-year-old Edward Bloom faces his mortality while Will prepares to become a father himself. In the storybook past, Edward ages from a teenager, encountering a witch, a giant, a mermaid, and the love of his life, Sandra. The stories meet as Will discovers the secret his father never revealed.
The production staff includes Director: Lori Towne, Music Director: Cathy Hauan, Choreographer: Taryn Tidwell, Scenic Design: Emmalaine Wright, Sound Design: Gary Towne, Lighting Design: Troy Buckey and Costumes: Aurelia Flores.
Prices: $18 General Public, $15 Alumni, Military and Staff, $11 Students and Seniors (55+), available by calling the MCC Box Office at 480-461-7171, online at mesacc.edu/arts or at the door.
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Media Contact
Dawn Zimmer, dawn.zimmer@mesacc.edu, 480-461-7892
Box Office & Tickets
Marisa Estrada, Box Office Coordinator, marisa.estrada@mesacc.edu, 480-461-7538, or
Angel Pizarro, Angel.pizarro@mesacc.edu, 480-461-7929
MCC’s Music Theatre Department prepares students for a future on the stage. Classes help hone students’ acting and voice skills. Large-scale musical productions are open to public auditions. For additional information, visit mesacc.edu/music.
Mesa Community College is nationally recognized for its service-learning, civic engagement and innovative educational programs, which include university transfer, career and technical, workforce development, and life-long learning. Host to 40,000 students annually, MCC offers more than 195 degrees and certificate programs at its two campuses and additional locations. MCC’s student body hails predominantly from the East Valley of Phoenix and includes Veteran, American Indian and International students who enrich the learning experience. Award-winning faculty are dedicated to student success providing the education and training that empowers MCC students to compete locally and globally. MCC is one of 10 colleges that comprise the Maricopa County Community College District. The District also includes the Maricopa Corporate College and two skill centers. For additional information, visit mesacc.edu.
Mesa Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) http://www.ncahlc.org, 800-621-7440.
The Maricopa County Community College District is an EEO/AA institution and an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.