Big Fish (School Edition)

Big Fish (School Edition) - September 05 - December 06, 2025

Northwest High School

Who's Who

Francois Kabasele

as Edward Bloom

Francois Kabasele (Edward Bloom) is happy to be part of the Big Fish cast. His favorite theatre memory was when he got to perform as 3 different characters for a show titled "The Canterbury Tales". He enjoys playing sports and theatre. He thanks everyone supporting him through his journey in theatre!
Blake Shuler

as Will Bloom

Blake Shuler (Will Bloom) is a junior and manager for the Northwest Sidekicks while also thoroughly enjoying his time in theatre. Recent credits include The Sound of Music (Freidrich) and Mamma Mia (Principal dancer/Eddie understudy). This year, he serves as Theatre President and gratefully acknowledges his dad and close family friends for their ongoing support and encouragement.
Madison Gunter

as Sandra Bloom/Mermaid

Madison (Sandra) is a senior and is excited to do her final big musical in high school. She has played Matilda (Matilda), Maria (The Sound of Music), and is finishing as Sandra (Big Fish). She would like to thank her parents most of all for the unconditional support throughout her 4 years. Lastly, a thanks to God for answering and listening to countless of prayers.
Bella Strunk

as Josephine Bloom

Bella Strunk (Josephine) is thrilled to be performing in Big Fish! She has previously taken the stage as Beatrice (Much Ado About Nothing) and the Evil Stepmother (Cinderella). Bella has always had a passion for storytelling and when she’s not performing, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, expressing creativity. She would like to thank her mom, dad, and grandparents for their endless support.
Joseph Gunter

as Young Will

Joseph (Young Will) is in 5th grade and is ecstatic to be in Big Fish this year. He played Kurt in The Sound of Music last year and enjoys singing, dancing, and playing rollar hockey. He is excited to play alongside his sister again and wants to thank his parents for their encouragement down this new path for him.