Singer Needed for Gig "Prince of Egypt"
Performers required for "Prince of Egypt" theatre show. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: In this sweeping musical adaptation of The Prince of Egypt, audiences follow Moses—a young man raised in opulence within an Egyptian palace—who discovers his true Hebrew heritage and a divine calling to lead his people to freedom. The journey unfolds amid the grandeur of ancient Egypt and the stark challenges of destiny, as Moses struggles with his identity and the weight of his newfound mission, while figures like Rameses, Tzipporah, and Miriam embody the themes of loyalty, love, and relentless hope. Additional info: During the audition process, everyone will read the provided sides attached and sing 1 minute of a prepared song. Dramatic/Speaking Audition: At the audition, you will need to select and perform a monologue provided for the audition. You may identify which character(s) you are auditioning for. You do NOT have to memorize the lines. If you choose not to practice ahead of time, monologues will be provided at the audition to practice. Movement/Dance Audition: This will be only for select auditioners and will be a part of the callback process. Vocal Audition: Everyone will need to prepare 16-32 bars of any song to sing. This could be a musical theater piece in the style of the show. Directors are looking for stage presence, vocal tone, emotion, and range. They will not provide music accompaniment but you may bring your own track to play on your phone. While it is not required, it would be beneficial to memorize the piece. Rehearsals will begin April 28 and continue until the week of the production, June 20-21. Practices will take place at Trinity Church on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm and Saturdays 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. Tech week is June 16th-19th. See the attachment for details. If interested, please apply.
15 roles
Playful, but with a soulful core. Ages throughout the show. He begins the show as a devil-may-care young man, a bit of a clown and playboy, secure in his privileged identity as a prince of Egypt. But after his devastating discovery that he was born a slave, he grows into the strong and compassionate leader of the Hebrew people. A high tenor (sings up to Bb) with a thrilling voice and large range. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: Bb2
A prince of Egypt, heir to the throne, who ages throughout the show. He loves his brother Moses, but is also quite competitive with him, since Moses’s winning personality continually puts him in the shade. His father expects a great deal from him as the future Pharaoh, and Ramses is wracked by self-doubt. A strong tenor (sings up to G#), but with a well-developed lower range. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Moses’s Hebrew mother. She sets her son afloat in a basket on the Nile in order to save him from the Egyptian soldiers. Rich alto voice, sings in Hebrew and English. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: G3
Regal, wise, deeply loving. She always wanted another son after Ramses was born, and believes Moses was a gift from the gods. Over the course of the show she changes from being a vibrant, clever, and even playful woman to a broken creature devastated by the loss of her adopted son. Rich alto voice. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: G3
The Pharaoh of Egypt. Commanding, carries himself with great dignity and authority. As a young man, he brought Egypt back from the brink of civil war. He is a great general and still leads his army into battle. He loves his sons deeply,but he loves Egypt more and everything he does is to protect and preserve his country. A low baritone/bass. Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: B2
The High Priest of Egypt. Though pompous and self-important, he is deeply committed to the ancient gods of Egypt and above all fears the heresy of the one god which brought down the previous dynasty. His support is crucial to the well-being of the 18th Dynasty. He despises Moses for his lack of reverence and seeks to preserve the Egyptian hierarchy at all costs. Strong baritone. Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: G#2
A Midian princess, fiery and rebellious, who ages throughout the show. She is full of spirit and strength, and wants nothing more than for her people to be free. Deeply committed to her family, and eventually to her love for Moses. Must have a thrilling high belt, but also a well-developed and beautiful mix; must also dance well. Gender: Female Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Moses’s Hebrew sister. Devout, unswerving, simple-hearted, optimistic. A prophetess. She believes in God and in Moses as the Deliverer and never wavers in her faith in both. Strong rich belt. Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: G3
Moses’s Hebrew brother. Intellectual, sardonic, skeptical, funny. Aaron has reached an accommodation with his life as a slave; he makes a joke of everything to diminish the pain. Aaron is the last Hebrew to believe in Moses; when Moses returns to Egypt and confronts Ramses, asking him to let his people go, Aaron’s skepticism is borne out when the Hebrews’ labor is doubled. Tenor or high baritone. Gender: Male Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: B2
Ramses’s wife and his Queen of Egypt. Imperious and haughty. Scion of an ancient royal family, she is keenly aware of her position and her importance to the dynasty. She is supremely self-confident and looks down upon Ramses as a member of an upstart family. But at the end, her heart is broken by the death of her son and she reveals her humanity and love for Ramses. Strong rich belt, high alto. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: B3
The High Priest of Midian and Tzipporah’s father. A powerful, wise presence, exuding a joy of life and a deep empathy for others. Full of love and buoyancy, with a deep spiritual center. A high baritone (must sing up to G) with a strong warm voice. Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: A2
Ensemble: Singers and dancers.
Ensemble: Singers and dancers.
Ensemble: Singers and dancers.
Ensemble: Singers and dancers.
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