The stage is set, the lights are cued, and the VCSC Stars are ready to bring a beloved story to life with their spring musical production of Big the Musical.
The show opens Thursday, April 24, at 7 p.m. in Ader Auditorium at Lincoln High School, with additional performances Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and a Sunday matinee at 3 p.m.
Based on the 1988 hit film starring Tom Hanks, Big the Musical tells the story of 12-year-old Josh Baskin, who wishes to be “big” and wakes up in the body of an adult.
As he navigates the adult world with a child’s heart, Josh discovers the ups and downs of growing up—and what it really means to be yourself.
The VCSC Stars have been hard at work for several weeks preparing for the show.
On Wednesday afternoon, the cast and crew filled Ader Auditorium with excitement as they rehearsed scenes, polished choreography, and added final touches to the set.
Performance Schedule:
Thursday, April 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 27 at 3:00 p.m.
All shows take place at Ader Auditorium at Lincoln High School.
Ticket Prices:
Adult: $12.00
Student: $5.00
Tickets can be purchased at the door or online by clicking here.
As the VCSC Stars take the stage, Lincoln High School’s Class of 2025 is also getting the spotlight. The senior cast members will take their final bow at the end of this season's musical, Big the Musical—a celebration of their dedication, growth, and love for the performing arts.
Seniors featured in the show include Mercedes Lowery, Keagan Dickerson, Hunter Davis, Michael Watry, David Brasseur, Ashlynn Reno, and Alijah Ann Coan.
VCSC Stars Cast:
Big Josh – Carter Hagen
Susan Lawrence – Lauren Story
Mrs. Baskin – Mercedes Lowery
George MacMillan – Jude Clark
Paul Seymour – Lukas Lange
Zoltar, Mr. Baskin, Tom, Junior Executive, Customer, Ensemble – Keagan Dickerson
Mrs. Kopecki, Diane, Junior Executive, Customer, Ensemble – Alijah Ann Coan
Mr. Kopecki, Nick, Panhandler, Junior Executive, Customer, Ensemble – Michael Watry
Miss Watson, Ensemble – Brooklynn Trueblood
Arthur Lipton, Junior Executive, Customer, Ensemble – David Brasseur
Ron Barrett, Junior Executive, Customer, Ensemble – Lucas Doggett
Abigail, Lunatic, Salesperson 1, Junior Executive, Ensemble – Ashlynn Reno
Rick Birnbaum, Arcade Manager, Salesperson 2, Junior Executive, Ensemble – Jaxson Kiser
Detective, Bean-Bag Toss Lady, Chilly Receptionist, Junior Executive, Ensemble – Malea Hobson
Ticket Taker, Junior Executive, Science Kid, Ensemble – Keira Trujillo
Young Josh – Blake Yochum
Billy Kopecki – Alex Welch
Cynthia Benson, Salesperson 3, Ensemble – Shyan Kelly
Derek, Barrett’s Son, Ensemble – Parker Rethmeyer
Friend 1, Ensemble – Brianna Downey
Friend 2, Ensemble – Riley Smith
Starfighter Kid, Ensemble – Hunter Davis
Ensemble – Owen Schotter
Ensemble – Juleanne Clark
VCSC Stars Crew:
Grips – Andrew Hanes
Rehearsal Backstage Assistant – Riley Smith
Spotlight Operators – Emma Abel, Allison Bilskie
Backstage Crew – Trinity Coan, Allison Bilskie, Emma Leffler, Liliana Hyatt, Rosalynn Williams
Set Build – Andrew Hanes, Rosalynn Williams, Liliana Hyatt, Allison Bilskie
Stage Manager – Collin Crabtree
Microphones – Josh Frederick
Lights – Madison Meade
The VCSC Stars would like to give a big shoutout to all the incredible sponsors and supporters who helped bring Big the Musical to life: Mr. Parsley, the VCSC School Board, Dr. Shea Duke, Mr. Crane, Tonya Brasseur, Richard and Conita Shoulders, Breanne Clark, Erica Story, Dustin Jones, Norb Brown, Chris Doades, all of our parents, and the amazing cast, crew, and production teams.