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Casting Call for "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"

Ellicott City, MD, United States
ID: 276357Exp: 1/6/2025
Description:

Looking to cast male and female performers for the "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" play. Please see the details below. Additional info: For your audition, please prepare 1 minute of a song from Joseph or another show that you would like to sing. We will have an accompanist available. If the song is not from Joseph, please bring sheet music, marked and ready to give to the pianist. You may also sing using an instrumental accompaniment from your phone. Prepare that in advance for your audition. Show Dates June 20-28, 2025. Please download the form for yourself and bring it completed. To be considered, please apply.

14 roles

JOSEPHMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Tenor – Eleventh and favorite son of Jacob. Confident and charming. Vocally strong.

NARRATORSFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Tenor or Soprano – The audience’s guides through the story. The narrators tell Joseph’s story with word and song. Can command the stage while directing focus to story elements. Strong singers with great energy.

PHARAOHBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Baritone or Mezzo – Egypt’s ruler, considered a god on earth. Searching for the meaning behind his/her dreams. Portrayed as a world-famous rock star. Full of energy and confidence. May also be cast as a member of the greater ensemble.

POTIPHARMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Baritone – Rich, self-indulgent, and sophisticated Egyptian capitalist. Makes Joseph the leader of his household. Strong character actor with a powerful speaking voice. May also be cast as a member of the greater ensemble.

MRS. POTIPHARFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Alto – Indulgent and confident in her pursuit of what she wants, which at this time happens to be Joseph. May also becast as a member of the greater ensemble.

JACOBMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Baritone – Aged father of Joseph and his 11 brothers. Strong character actor who can sing and move well.

BUTLERBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Tenor or Mezzo – Pharaoh’s right hand. While in jail, Joseph interprets the Butler’s dreams to a positive outcome. May also be cast as a member of the greater ensemble.

BAKERBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Tenor or Mezzo – Head of Pharaoh’s kitchen. While in jail, Joseph interprets the Baker’s dreams to a less-than-positive outcome. May also be cast as a member of the greater ensemble.

JOSEPH’S BROTHERSMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Various Ranges – Jealous of Joseph being their father’s favorite son. Skilled dancers and singers. Will also double as general ensemble in some scenes.

WIVESFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Various Ranges – The 11 wives of Joseph’s 11 brothers. Skilled dancers and singers. Will also double as general ensemble in some scenes.

IshmaelitesBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE: Various Ranges – Actors, singers, and dances.

EgyptiansBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE: Various Ranges – Actors, singers, and dances.

CanaanitesBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE: Various Ranges – Actors, singers, and dances.

Other CharactersBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE: Various Ranges – Actors, singers, and dances. Other characters within Joseph’s story.