Upcoming "Jesus Christ Superstar" Show Seeks Talent
Searching for performers for "Jesus Christ Superstar". Please see the details below. About the project: "Jesus Christ Superstar" is an iconic musical phenomenon with a worldwide fanbase. The Pollard Theater Center is proud to be part of the show's 50th anniversary celebration and is presenting the first-ever locally staged production in East Texas! Join us in the making of this historic show! Additional info: For auditions, please come prepared to sing either "Happy Birthday to You" or "My Country, ’Tis of Thee." You may be required to hang back for additional vocal testing. No dancing or singing experience is required to audition but must be willing to learn. You may bring a headshot and resume with you, though it is not required. Audition sheets will be available and you will have your picture taken once there. Callbacks will be after the 11th, date and time TBD. If interested, please apply.
10 roles
Baritenor/rock tenor (A2–A♭4, falsetto to G5): Title role, leader of the twelve Apostles, called the "Son of God" and the "King of the Jews." Should be able to show compassion and humbleness yet be able to control a room.
Rock tenor (B2–A4, falsetto E5): One of Jesus' twelve apostles; concerned for the poor and the consequences of Jesus's fame. Arguably the antagonist of the show.
Mezzo-soprano/belter (F3–E♭5): A follower of Jesus who finds herself falling in love with him. Should be able to show grace, strength, weakness, and compassion.
Baritenor (A2–B♭4): Governor of Judea who foresees the events of Jesus's crucifixion from beginning to aftermath in a dream and finds himself being presented with that very situation.
Low rock bass (C♯2–F4): High priest who sees Jesus as a threat to the nation.
Countertenor (G2–D5): Fellow priest at the side of Caiaphas who is persuaded by Caiaphas into seeing Jesus as a threat.
Baritone (A2–G4): One of Jesus's twelve apostles; denies Jesus three times upon the night of Jesus's arrest to save himself.
High baritone/tenor (G3–B4): One of Jesus's twelve apostles; urges Jesus to lead his followers into battle against the Romans.
High baritone (B2–G4): The King of Galilee; Jesus is brought to him for judgment after first being taken to Pilate. Full of himself, pompous.
Various: Strong movers with potential for solo vocals/dances. Should have a good pop/rock sound.
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