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Actors for "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" Show

Calgary, AB, Canada
ID: 289627Exp: 8/6/2025
Description:

Calgary’s newest theatre company, is thrilled to announce auditions for its debut production, "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat". Looking for cast. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the breakdown below. About the project: One of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colours. Told entirely through song with the help of a main character Narrator, the musical follows the 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.” Appropriate for all audiences and groups, Joseph is performed hundreds of times a year by schools across North America, the U.K. and around the world. Additional info: Company welcomes individuals of all ethnicities, genders, and experience levels to audition. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or stepping on stage for the first time, this is your chance to be part of a dazzling reimagining of a timeless story. Auditioners will prepare a short song (2–3 minutes) to showcase their character performance. Ensemble auditions will be held in groups with pre-selected music and choreography. Callbacks (if required): August 10 | 1:00–5:00 PM. Rehearsals will be Monday (6:15-9:15), Wednesday (6:15-9:15), and Saturday (2:00-6:00), starting September 6th. Performances November 29th-December 7th, 2025. If you are interested, please apply.

20 roles

NARRATORFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

(High belt to E, full-range Mezzo) An actress with a strong rock singing voice who is strong on comedy and moves well.

JOSEPHMale18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

(Tenor) Eleventh son of Jacob. His father’s favorite, Joseph early on shows a talent for interpreting dreams & 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 & brings his family to Egypt.

JACOBMale50-69 y.o.All ethnicities

(Baritone) Joseph’s father.

REUBENMale18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

JOSEPH’S BROTHERS – Eleven brothers with strong singing voices, the ability to dance, and contrasting body types and ethnicities. Requires featured solo brothers for Country and Western style in “One More Angel in Heaven,” Jacques Brel/Maurice Chevalier style for “Canaan Days,” two brothers to double the BUTLER and BAKER, and a strong dancer with partnering ability (Adagio) In “The Apache.”

SIMEONMale18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

JOSEPH’S BROTHERS – Eleven brothers with strong singing voices, the ability to dance, and contrasting body types and ethnicities. Requires featured solo brothers for Country and Western style in “One More Angel in Heaven,” Jacques Brel/Maurice Chevalier style for “Canaan Days,” two brothers to double the BUTLER and BAKER, and a strong dancer with partnering ability (Adagio) In “The Apache.”

LEVIMale18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

JOSEPH’S BROTHERS – Eleven brothers with strong singing voices, the ability to dance, and contrasting body types and ethnicities. Requires featured solo brothers for Country and Western style in “One More Angel in Heaven,” Jacques Brel/Maurice Chevalier style for “Canaan Days,” two brothers to double the BUTLER and BAKER, and a strong dancer with partnering ability (Adagio) In “The Apache.”

NAPHTALIMale18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

JOSEPH’S BROTHERS – Eleven brothers with strong singing voices, the ability to dance, and contrasting body types and ethnicities. Requires featured solo brothers for Country and Western style in “One More Angel in Heaven,” Jacques Brel/Maurice Chevalier style for “Canaan Days,” two brothers to double the BUTLER and BAKER, and a strong dancer with partnering ability (Adagio) In “The Apache.”

ISSACHARMale18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

JOSEPH’S BROTHERS – Eleven brothers with strong singing voices, the ability to dance, and contrasting body types and ethnicities. Requires featured solo brothers for Country and Western style in “One More Angel in Heaven,” Jacques Brel/Maurice Chevalier style for “Canaan Days,” two brothers to double the BUTLER and BAKER, and a strong dancer with partnering ability (Adagio) In “The Apache.”

ASHERMale18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

JOSEPH’S BROTHERS – Eleven brothers with strong singing voices, the ability to dance, and contrasting body types and ethnicities. Requires featured solo brothers for Country and Western style in “One More Angel in Heaven,” Jacques Brel/Maurice Chevalier style for “Canaan Days,” two brothers to double the BUTLER and BAKER, and a strong dancer with partnering ability (Adagio) In “The Apache.”

DANMale18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

JOSEPH’S BROTHERS – Eleven brothers with strong singing voices, the ability to dance, and contrasting body types and ethnicities. Requires featured solo brothers for Country and Western style in “One More Angel in Heaven,” Jacques Brel/Maurice Chevalier style for “Canaan Days,” two brothers to double the BUTLER and BAKER, and a strong dancer with partnering ability (Adagio) In “The Apache.”

ZEBULUNMale18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

JOSEPH’S BROTHERS – Eleven brothers with strong singing voices, the ability to dance, and contrasting body types and ethnicities. Requires featured solo brothers for Country and Western style in “One More Angel in Heaven,” Jacques Brel/Maurice Chevalier style for “Canaan Days,” two brothers to double the BUTLER and BAKER, and a strong dancer with partnering ability (Adagio) In “The Apache.”

GADMale18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

JOSEPH’S BROTHERS – Eleven brothers with strong singing voices, the ability to dance, and contrasting body types and ethnicities. Requires featured solo brothers for Country and Western style in “One More Angel in Heaven,” Jacques Brel/Maurice Chevalier style for “Canaan Days,” two brothers to double the BUTLER and BAKER, and a strong dancer with partnering ability (Adagio) In “The Apache.”

BENJAMINMale18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

JOSEPH’S BROTHERS – Eleven brothers with strong singing voices, the ability to dance, and contrasting body types and ethnicities. Requires featured solo brothers for Country and Western style in “One More Angel in Heaven,” Jacques Brel/Maurice Chevalier style for “Canaan Days,” two brothers to double the BUTLER and BAKER, and a strong dancer with partnering ability (Adagio) In “The Apache.”

JUDAHMale18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Sings Harry Belafonte-style in “Benjamin Calypso”. Ideally, a person of Caribbean descent. JOSEPH’S BROTHERS – Eleven brothers with strong singing voices, the ability to dance, and contrasting body types and ethnicities. Requires featured solo brothers for Country and Western style in “One More Angel in Heaven,” Jacques Brel/Maurice Chevalier style for “Canaan Days,” two brothers to double the BUTLER and BAKER, and a strong dancer with partnering ability (Adagio) In “The Apache.”

POTIPHARMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

(Baritone) A Noel Coward-type character. Can be played by the actor playing JACOB.

MRS. POTIPHARFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

(Alto/Mezzo).

PHARAOHMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

(Tenor/Baritone) Elvis Presley impersonator type who moves well.

BUTLERMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

(Tenor/Baritone) Character role with a look that contrasts with the BAKER.

BAKERMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

(Tenor/Baritone) Character role with a look that contrasts with the BUTLER.

ENSEMBLEBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Sopranos (to High C) and Mixed low ranges (Low A to High A, Basses down to E). Minimum of 11 female-identifying persons to play the wives of Joseph’s brothers, including a strong dancer with partnering ability (Adagio) in “The Apache.”