Cast for "Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" Musical
Seeking actors for "Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" show. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: SYNOPSIS: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors. Told entirely through song with the help of a main character Narrator, the musical follows preferred son Joseph. After being sold into slavery by his brothers, he ingratiates himself with Egyptian noble Potiphar, but ends up in jail after refusing the amorous advances of Potiphar's wife. While imprisoned, Joseph discovers his ability to interpret dreams, and he soon finds himself in front of the mighty but troubled, Elvis-inspired, Pharaoh. Joseph's solution to Egypt's famine elevates him to Pharaoh's right-hand man and reunites him with his family. Additional info: Please prepare a 32-measure cut of a song in the style of the show that shows your vocal range. Actors need to provide sheet music (piano/vocal), in the correct key, of the song they are auditioning with for the piano accompaniment. Specific audition cuts have already been selected, IF you are looking to audition for the following specific roles: JOSEPH NARRATOR PHARAOH JACOB SOLOIST BROTHERS ("One More Angel in Heaven," "Those Canaan Days," or "Benjamin's Calypso"). Please see the attachments. Callbacks will be by invitation only and will take place on the nights of the general auditions. Rehearsals to begin in late August of 2024. Exact rehearsal schedule will be set once the availability of all actors is learned but will take place during weekday evenings (Mon-Thurs) and weekends (either Sat morning or Sun evening - depending on role and when called). BEFORE YOU AUDITION, be advised that all actors must be available for rehearsals that are to be scheduled according to the actor's role. It is mandatory for actors to be available for all scheduled evening TECH rehearsals (October 6-10) and performances (October 11-20). Conflicts will not be accepted after the cast has been announced. Eight (8) performances will run from October 11-20, 2024. If you are interested, please apply.
17 roles
(Mezzo soprano with strong vocal belt, female-identifying). 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.
(Tenor, male-identifying). Obviously his father's favorite, Joseph early on shows a talent for interpreting dreams & 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. He has risen to a great position of power, but he still forgives his brothers & brings his family to Egypt to partake of the bounty he has accumulated there.
(Baritone, male-identifying). The father of twelve sons, his favorite being Joseph.
(Bari-tenor, male-identifying). The most powerful man in Egypt, Pharaoh is considered a god on earth. When Joseph interprets his dreams, he promotes him to one of the highest positions in his government. In most productions, Pharaoh is portrayed as an Elvis Presley-style figure.
(Baritone, male-identifying). A powerful and rich Egyptian, Potiphar purchases Joseph and puts him to work in his household, where he soon realizes that Joseph is honest, hard-working, and a great addition to his pool of help. When he grows suspicious of his wife and Joseph, however, he grows angry and has Joseph thrown into prison.
Eldest son of Jacob; sings lead vocals on "X". Joseph's Eleven Brothers - Strong singers and dancers sought.
Second son. Joseph's Eleven Brothers - Strong singers and dancers sought.
Third son. Joseph's Eleven Brothers - Strong singers and dancers sought.
Fourth son, he pleads with Joseph when Benjamin is falsely arrested for theft of a goblet; sings lead vocals on "Benjamin's Calypso". Joseph's Eleven Brothers - Strong singers and dancers sought.
Fifth son. Joseph's Eleven Brothers - Strong singers and dancers sought.
Sixth son. Joseph's Eleven Brothers - Strong singers and dancers sought.
Seventh son. Joseph's Eleven Brothers - Strong singers and dancers sought.
Eighth son. Joseph's Eleven Brothers - Strong singers and dancers sought.
Ninth son. Joseph's Eleven Brothers - Strong singers and dancers sought.
Tenth son. Joseph's Eleven Brothers - Strong singers and dancers sought.
Twelfth, and youngest, son. Joseph accuses him of stealing the golden cup. After Joseph went missing Benjamin was beloved. Joseph's Eleven Brothers - Strong singers and dancers sought.
Strong singers and dancers sought. The wives to the eleven brothers also play various characters throughout including Potiphar's Servants, Adoring Fans of Pharaoh. Mrs. Potiphar and vocal soloists to be cast from this group.
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