"Jesus Christ Superstar" The Musical Casting Equity Actors
Equity actors for roles in "Jesus Christ Superstar". See breakdown below. About the project: What’s the buzz? The first musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice to be produced for the professional stage, Jesus Christ Superstar has wowed audiences for over 50 years. A timeless work, the rock opera is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally known series of events but seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. Loosely based on the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, Superstar follows the last week of Jesus Christ’s life. The story, told entirely through song, explores the personal relationships and struggles between Jesus, Judas, Mary Magdalene, his disciples, his followers and the Roman Empire. The iconic 1970s rock score contains such well-known numbers as “Superstar,” “I Don’t Know How to Love Him” and “Gethsemane.” Rate: LORT Non-Rep $1,100 weekly minimum (LORT B) Additional info: Audition lunch 1:30-2:30 pm All roles will be understudied. Rehearsals begin – January 23, 2025 Runs: February 14, 2025 – March 9, 2025 in Lancaster, PA EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions. PREPARATION Please sing a brief song of your own selection in the style of the show; something that demonstrates an understanding of the heavy rock vocal demands of this piece and showcases musicality. If you have particularly extended range (high or low), bring it! An accompanist will be provided. Please provide clean and clear sheet music in the correct key. Please bring two copies of your photo and resume, stapled together. If you are interested, please apply.
10 roles
Male Identifying. Rock Tenor. Leader of the twelve Apostles, a man called the "Son of God" and the "King of the Jews".
Male Identifying. Rock/Soul Tenor. The antagonist of the show. One of the twelve apostles of Jesus. He is concerned fame is diluting Jesus’s message and mission.
Female Identifying. Striking presence. Belter. A female follower of Jesus who finds herself falling in love with him. The role requires an actress that can show grace, stability, weakness and compassion.
Rock Baritone. Governor of Judea who foresees the events of Jesus' crucifixion from beginning to aftermath in a dream and finds themself being presented with that very situation.
High Baritone. The King of Galilee; Jesus is brought to them for judgment after first being taken to Pilate. Larger than life.
Male identifying. Tenor. One of Jesus' twelve apostles; denies Jesus three times upon the night of Jesus' arrest to save himself.
Male identifying. High Baritone. One of Jesus' twelve apostles; urges Jesus to lead his followers into battle against the Romans.
Male identifying. Low Bass with Rocky Top. High priest who sees Jesus as a threat to the nation.
Male identifying. High Baritone. Fellow priest at the side of Caiaphas who is persuaded by Caiaphas into seeing Jesus as a threat.
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