"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" Show Needs Cast
Actors for "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" show. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see more info below. About the project: One of the most enduring shows of all time, 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. The magical musical is full of catchy songs in a variety of styles, from a parody of French ballads (“Those Canaan Days”), to country-western (“One More Angel in Heaven”) and calypso (“Benjamin Calypso”), along with the unforgettable classics, “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door.” With a multi-generational cast, this show is a joyful journey cerebrating the enduring power of faith, perseverance, hope, and dreams. Additional info: This show may require some minimal stage combat and some minimal physical contact for certain roles. All auditions include a vocal and dance audition. Callback auditions will be held on Sunday, February 9, 2025, for various roles, as necessary. Performance dates: May 9-11 and 16-18. For more info please see the document attached. If you are interested, please apply.
20 roles
Soprano with a strong rock singing voice (high belt to E full range Mezzo) who is strong on comedy and moves well. The guide through the story. Tenor vocalist if played by a male performer.
Tenor. The 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. In the end, he has risen to a great position of power, but he still forgives his brothers and brings his family to Egypt.
JOSEPH’s father. An actor with a baritone voice. (May double as POTIPHAR)
A powerful and rich Egyptian. Jacob works in his household. A Noel Coward type character. Baritone. (May double as JACOB).
Alto/Mezzo. Beautiful and scheming. (Can be a cameo or may double as a WIFE.)
Tenor/Baritone, played by a BROTHER. Character role with a look that contrasts with the BAKER.
Tenor/Baritone, played by a BROTHER. Character role with a look that contrasts with the BUTLER.
Good actor/singer with Tenor/Baritone range. Elvis Presley impersonator type who moves well. (Can be a cameo or may double as a BROTHER). Those auditioning for Pharaoh should prepare an Elvis impersonation vocal piece in addition to their other prepared vocal piece.
Sopranos (to High C), Mixed male ranges (Low A to High A, Basses down to E), made up of, primarily, BROTHERS and WIVES. Minimum of 11 to play the WIVES of JOSEPH'S BROTHERS, including a strong female dancer with partnering ability (Adagio) in "The Apache.” Those auditioning for the “Apache Dancer” will be taught a different dance audition as a featured dancer.
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