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JOSEPH… INFORMATIONAL MEETING AUDITIONS TUES 11/29 2:30PM | CALLBACKS THURS 12/1 6PM DIRECTOR: WILL KARVOUNIARIS / MUSIC DIRECTOR: ANA MOREL LYRICS BY TIM RICE / MUSIC BY ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS (TUES 11/29) SYNOPSIS The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable. Joseph, his father's favorite son, is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are challenged. He is purchased by Potiphar where advances from Potiphar's wife lands him in jail. When news of Joseph's gift to interpret dreams reaches the Pharaoh, Joseph is well on his way to becoming second in command. Eventually his brothers, having suffered greatly, unknowingly find themselves groveling at the feet of the brother they betrayed but no longer recognize. After testing their integrity, Joseph reveals himself leading to a heartfelt reconciliation of the sons of Israel. Set to an engaging cornucopia of musical styles, from country-western and calypso to bubble-gum pop and rock 'n' roll, this Old Testament tale emerges both timely and timeless.
COME TO AUDITIONS WITH ALL CONFLICTS JANUARY-MAY. Leading Roles/Featured Vocalists Prepare 16 bars from a show similar to JOSEPH. Examples: Jesus Christ Superstar, Footloose, Wicked, Pippin, Godspell, Evita, Aida, Miss Saigon. Bring sheet music for the pianist. A cappella auditions will not be considered. Ensemble Music will be taught at the audition. Callback music will be from JOSEPH and posted online on 11/29. Actors will only be asked to dance at callbacks.
CASTING ROLES AND CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE ON WEBSITE. Men: Joseph, Pharaoh, Potiphar, Jacob, Baker, Butler, Brothers (11) Women: Narrators (4), Potiphar’s Wife, Wives (11), Featured Dancers Children’s Choir (grades 3-5 only) Various Ensembles DANCERS WHO CAN SING / SINGERS WHO CAN DANCE SOME STUDENTS MAY BE CUT FROM CASTING. ALL STUDENTS WILL BE INCLUDED IN SOME PRODUCTION ASPECT.
TECHNICAL CREW POSITIONS DESIGN TEAM AND CREW APPLICATIONS OPEN 12/1, DUE 12/13 Immediate needs: Technical Director, Props Master, Costume Designer Set Designer (working with Janie Howland), Stage Management Other needs: Set Building, Lighting, Sound, Makeup, Hair, various crews
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE TBA (BY 12/20)
