Singing Audition for "Jesus Christ Superstar" Show

Jesus is a man who struggles alone as he comes to terms with the necessity of his future sacrifice. He embodies effortless leadership. In his moments of frustration and vulnerability he should never come across as winey. Overall, Jesus should be a calming influence symbolizing a peaceful rebellion. Primarily tenor but with warmth and richness in bottom of range, capacity to sing in upper range with lightness but also with rock sensibility at other times; A2-G5.

Judas is a more militant man. He struggles with impatience, fearing that Jesus may not be the man to bring hope to his people, disillusioned to find that the freedom Jesus promises is not freedom from Roman occupation or even poverty. His impulsive anger and impatience ultimately lead him to both deception and regret. Tenor with rock sensibility; D3-D5.

Mary is a devoted follower of Jesus. She is one of the women who support the apostles. She is a strong, calming, and compassionate. She alone seems to sense the moments when Jesus needs comforting. Mezzo-Soprano; F3-Eb5.

Pilate represents the Roman empire in the region. He easily displays authority. Pilate foresees the events of Jesus's crucifixion in a dream but is unable to prevent the chain of events, caught between his duty to keep order in the face of an angry mob and his desire to divorce himself from the situation. Primarily bass-baritone with capacity to sing in strong head voice for impassioned passages; A2-B4.

One of the main antagonists of the show. Caiaphas is the high priest appointed by the Romans. He keeps a close relationship to and placates Pilate to preserve the status quo. Caiaphas sees Jesus as a threat to his power and wants Jesus put to death. Basso profundo but able to reach high baritone using head voice; C#2-F4.

Another main antagonist and a fellow priest at the side of Caiaphas. Historically, Annas is Caiaphas’ father-in-law and the displaced high priest who still has influence. However, this part could possibly be a female since it is not mentioned that Annas is Caiaphas’ in-law and this interpretation will tend towards the theatrical and the modern. Baritone G2-D5 or alto with some octave adjustment.

Herod is jealous of Roman Power. He is forced to work with the Romans, but he resents and envies Pilate. In his attempts to demonstrate a show of power he has made himself a gaudy imitation of Pilate. Bari-tenor; C#3-G4.

Jesus calls him Peter meaning the rock. He is a devoted and loyal disciple, but also a flawed human that will, despite his love and good intentions, succumb to fear and denies knowing Jesus. Bari-tenor; A2-G4

The Apostle Simon is looking for Jesus to overthrow Rome using force. Bari-tenor; G3-B4; flexible octave placement if cast cross-gender.

Open to diversity of casting and of representation in some parts, should the auditionee, in the opinion of the music director, meet the vocal requirements of the score and should they be the best candidate for the part. A diverse group of apostles and followers of Jesus would add to the show’s interpretation, thinking both in terms of gender, racial and ethnic diversity.

Open to diversity of casting and of representation in some parts, should the auditionee, in the opinion of the music director, meet the vocal requirements of the score and should they be the best candidate for the part. A diverse group of apostles and followers of Jesus would add to the show’s interpretation, thinking both in terms of gender, racial and ethnic diversity.

Open to diversity of casting and of representation in some parts, should the auditionee, in the opinion of the music director, meet the vocal requirements of the score and should they be the best candidate for the part. A diverse group of apostles and followers of Jesus would add to the show’s interpretation, thinking both in terms of gender, racial and ethnic diversity.