Talent Needed for "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"
The company is holding auditions for "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" Show and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Additional info: First Rehearsal – January 9, 2025 First Preview – January 29, 2025 Press – February 5, 2025 Closes – March 23, 2025 Please see the attachment for more details. When applying, please include your headshot, resume and video audition. Equity video submission deadline is Wednesday, July 10th, 2024, at 11:59pm CT.
18 roles
(Higher Voice, Open to all ethnicities and gender identities): A character not of the time or place of the action. The Narrator tells the story through word and song, guiding the audience gently through the story of Joseph and his brothers, usually gives meaning to the story with their words. Strong Singer.
(Lower Voice) The father of twelve sons, his favorite being Joseph. At times he may appear unfair and shallow, but he is, more importantly, the prophet who recognises the future and the calling of Joseph. Doubles as Potiphar.
(Lower Voice): Eleventh son of Jacob. Obviously his father's favorite, Joseph early on shows a talent for interpreting dreams and telling the future. This gets him into trouble with his brothers when he predicts his future will include ruling over the other eleven. However, it saves his life when in Egypt he correctly interprets Pharaoh's dreams.
(Lower Voice): A powerful and rich man. Grows suspicious of Mrs. Potiphar and Joseph, eventually has Joseph thrown into prison. Doubles as Jacob. Potiphar is self-important.
Knows who she is and what she wants. She is charismatic and confident. Strong dancer.
The most powerful figure in Egypt, Pharaoh is considered a god/goddess on earth. When Joseph interprets his dreams, Pharaoh promotes him to one of the highest positions in the government. A larger than life personality that can command the stage. Confident with ultimate star charisma. Open to different interpretations of how Pharaoh could be represented as long as the role embodies a superstar quality.
Eldest son of Jacob. Takes the lead on "One More Angel in Heaven"
Second son of Jacob. Takes the lead on "Those Canaan Days"
Third son of Jacob.
Fourth son of Jacob. Takes the lead on "Benjamin Calypso".
Fifth son of Jacob. Doubles as Baker
Sixth son of Jacob.
Seventh son of Jacob.
Eighth son of Jacob.
Ninth son of Jacob.
Tenth son of Jacob.
Youngest son of Jacob. Joseph accuses him of stealing the golden cup.
Singers and Dancers The Ensemble is composed of strong dancers and singers that can be become a great vehicle in helping to bring the story to life heightening the different scenes to make the story relatable for the kids that Joseph and the Narrator are telling the story too. Great dancers and physical storytellers with strong voices