AUDITION INFORMATION
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics by Tim Rice
In JOSEPH AND THE TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, the race of the characters is not pivotal to the plot.
Except where historical significance, age, gender or racial specificity are required by the narrative, all actors will be considered for open roles regardless of gender identity, age or race. While casting decisions are subjective and driven by the vision of the director and the creative team, Civic Theatre is committed to a diverse and inclusive cast, crew and staff whenever possible. However, we are often contractually constrained from making substantive changes to characters. While we may actively seek a diverse cast, actors should be prepared to execute portrayals in accordance with the script.
Audition Dates
Auditions:
January 6 & 7, 2025 | 7:00 pm
CHILDREN'S CHORUS ONLY: January 6 & 7 at 4:00 pm
Beginning December 9th, our online audition form will be available. You will fill out the form completely including conflicts (required), headshot and resumé (not required). You will have the opportunity to select your audition date. Twenty-four hours before your selected date, you will be provided with a specific time. Video auditions will be accepted. In general, we cannot arrange for individual times outside of the scheduled auditions. Should we deem it necessary, we MAY schedule alternate dates at a later time. We are very aware that most people will have spring break conflicts. The schedule has taken that into consideration. While the total number of conflicts may have an impact on casting, spring break conflicts will not have a major effect.
Callbacks TBD
CHILDREN'S CHOIR AUDITION FORM
Production Dates
Rehearsals: February 23 – April 24, 2025
In general, rehearsals will be held Sunday 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm & 6:00 - 9:30 pm, and Monday through Thursday 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm. All actors are not called for all rehearsals. The actual schedule will be determined once the show is cast. NOTE: Days and times on the conflict sheet can give a more detailed idea of ALL rehearsal days and times up to Opening Night. USE this for referencing and saving dates aside.
CHILDREN'S CHORUS: The children will be called for rehearsals on Sundays (typically the first rehearsal block) leading up to the time when we move into the theatre for rehearsals. First rehearsal, February 23rd. We plan to cast approximately 60 children for the choirs. They will be divided into 3 casts and each of those casts will have 4 public performances. All 3 choirs will have at least one performance between May 2nd and May 4th.
Performances: April 25 - May 10, 2025
Performances are Thursday - Sunday. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:00 PM, Saturdays (May 3rd & 10th) and Sundays at 2:00 PM.
Details
Director: Michael J. Lasley
Choreographer: Anne Beck
Music Director: Brent E. Marty
Come prepared with 16 bars of an appropriate song and sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. Everyone auditioning for the adult cast will be expected to go through a movement/dance audition. There is no movement audition for the children's choirs.
We are pleased to make a virtual audition option available. However, preference will be extended to those that attend the in person audition. While we understand that not everyone can attend, In-person auditions will almost always be considered for casting over virtual submissions.
Show Synopsis
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.
Character Descriptions
Narrator
Not of the time or place of the action. The Narrator tells the story through word and song, guiding the audience gently through the story of Joseph and his brothers. She is the glue that holds the story together. Mezzo-Belter (G3-G5)
Jacob
The father of twelve sons, his favorite being Joseph. Often doubles as Potiphar. Baritone (A2-C3)
Joseph
Jacob's favored son. 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. Bari/Tenor (A2-B4)
Potiphar
A powerful and rich Egyptian, Potiphar purchases Joseph and puts him to work in his household, where he soon realizes that Joseph is honest, hard-working, and a great addition to his pool of help. Baritone (D3-A3)
Mrs. Potiphar
Beautiful and scheming, Mrs. Potiphar tries to seduce Joseph, but is unsuccessful. Preferably a dancer.
Pharaoh
The most powerful man in Egypt, Pharaoh is considered a god on earth. An homage to Elvis. Sometimes is also a brother. Baritone (Bb2 -G#4)
Joseph's Eleven Brothers
Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulan, Benjamin
The following will be chosen from these performers:
"One More Angel" Soloist - Baritone (D3-F4)
"Those Caanan Days" Soloist - Baritone (C3-F#4)
"Benjamin Calypso" Soloist - Bari/Tenor (F3-C5 falsetto)
Butler & Baker
Pharaoh's servants. These roles are cast from the brothers and wives.
The Wives
The wives of Jacob & Sons. Actors and dancers playing the wives also double as Egyptians and servants of Potiphar.
Children's Chorus
(7-14 years old) - 60 children, divided into 3 rotating choirs. Each choir will have 4 public performances. All choirs will have at least one performance during the middle weekend. The Children's choirs will have rehearsal on Sunday afternoons from February 23rd - April 6th. After that, they will be integrated into the regular rehearsal schedule.
If you have questions, please email auditions@civictheatre.org.
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