Actors Needed for "Jesus Christ Superstar" Play Audition
Singers and performers wanted for the "Jesus Christ Superstar" theatre show. Please see the details below. About the project: Jesus Christ Superstar will be familiar to anyone with knowledge of western religion. Borrowing from the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, the musical tells the story of the last seven days of Jesus Christ’s life. As the show opens, apostle Judas Iscariot is growing concerned that Jesus’ followers will be perceived as a threat to the occupying Empire. Indeed, priests Caiaphas, Annas, and more gathered and agreed that Jesus and his movement must be crushed. An exalted Jesus arrives in post-apocalyptic Jerusalem only to find the temple filled with unsavory merchants and moneylenders. Overrun by a flood of people needing his help, he tells them to heal themselves, and his confidante Mary Magdalene has to calm him down. Judas, fearing the movement is getting out of Jesus’ control, goes to the Elites and tells them Jesus will be in the Garden of Gethsemane the following night and receives payment for having revealed this. At the Garden, Judas arrives with the Elite’s soldiers and identifies Jesus by kissing him on the cheek. Jesus is arrested and sent to Caiaphas, then Pontius Pilate, and finally King Herod, who condemns Jesus to death. Additional info: POTENTIAL CALLBACKS: Thursday, February 27th PERFORMANCE DATES: June 7-22, 2025 REHEARSALS: Begin in early March- Sundays, Mondays, and Wednesdays (with some Tuesdays added if needed) Full rehearsal schedule will be available at auditions. Prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of the show. The show pianist will be present. A SONG FROM THE SHOW FOR THE CHARACTER FOR WHICH YOU ARE AUDITIONING IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED. (A capella auditions are not allowed.) Please bring a headshot and resume. If you are interested, please apply.
20 roles
Tenor (A2–G5) - Title role, leader of the twelve disciples, called the "King of the Jews." Jesus has a difficult time accepting fate without answers. This role requires a performer that can show Leadership, Confusion, Strength, Vulnerability and Optimism, often at the same time.
Tenor (D3–D5) - One of the twelve apostles of Jesus; concerned for the poor and the consequences of Jesus's fame. Judas believes in Jesus's teaching but has started to grow weary of those in power in constant pursuit. The role requires a performer that can show Frustration, Yearning, Weakness, Dismay and Pessimism, often at the same time.
Mezzo-Soprano (F3–E♭5) - A follower of Jesus who finds themselves falling in love with Jesus. The role requires a performer that can show Grace, Stability, Weakness and Compassion.
Tenor (A2–B4) - Governor of Judea who foresees the events of Jesus's crucifixion from beginning to aftermath in a dream in which they find themself being presented with that very situation. The role requires a performer that can show Authority, Rage, Fragility, and Fear.
Bass (C♯2–F4) - One of the main antagonists of the show. High priest who sees Jesus as a threat to the nation. This person is a person in power who fears losing that power to Jesus. This role requires a performer that can show Anger, Power, and Angst.
Countertenor (G2–D5) - One of the main antagonists of the show. Fellow priest at the side of Caiaphas who is persuaded by Caiaphas to see Jesus as a threat. Annas can seem more conniving than Caiaphas. This role requires a performer that can show Disgust, Displeasure, and Loathing
Baritone (A2–G4) - One of Jesus's twelve apostles; denies Jesus three times upon the night of Jesus's arrest to save themself. Peter has an obsession with impatience. This role requires a performer that can show Tenacity, Worry, Impatience, and Regret.
Tenor (G3–B4) - One of Jesus's twelve apostles; urges Jesus to lead his followers into battle against the Romans. Simon is under the belief that violence can solve all their problems. This role requires a performer that can show Energy, Youthfulness and Animosity.
Baritone (C♯3–G4) - The King of Galilee; Jesus is brought to this person for judgment after first being taken to Pilate.Herod is a comedic role that starts very nonchalant and as the song progresses becomes more irritated when not getting their way.
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