"Joseph and Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" Needs Boys & Girls
"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" is in search of Boys and Girls. Please refer to the information below for details. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: The biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes alive in the musical retelling. Joseph -- the favorite son of Jacob -- is blessed with vivid dreams that foretell the future. Sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, Joseph endures a series of adventures which challenge him to his core. Soon he finds himself belonging to Potiphar, whose wife makes advances toward Joseph and ultimately land him behind bars. However, news of Joseph’s ability to interpret dreams sparks the interest of the hilariously Elvis-like Pharaoh. Soon, Joseph is out of jail and well on his way to second-in-command. Eventually Joseph’s brothers find themselves unknowingly groveling at the feet of the brother they betrayed. As they fail to even recognise him, Joseph tests their integrity. He ultimately reveals himself and the brothers are reconciled. A truly timeless Old Testament tale, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is set to a multitude of musical genres, spanning from country-western and calypso to bubble-gum pop and rock and roll. Additional info: CALLBACKS: JAN 27 1-4 PM. Please see the attachment for details. If you are interested please apply.
21 roles
An actress with a strong rock singing voice (high best to E full range Mezzo) who is strong on comedy and moves well. Tenor vocalist if played by a male performer.
Tenor. The eleventh son of Jacob. Obviously, his father's favorite, 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. 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.
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."
Sings Harry Belafonte style in "Benjamin Calypso"
A Noel Coward type character. Baritone. Can be played by the actor playing JACOB.
Alto/Mezzo.
Tenor/Baritone, played by a brother. Character role with a look that contrasts with the BAKER.
Tenor/Baritone, played by a brother. Character role with a look that contrasts with the BUTLER.
Good actor/singer with Tenor/Baritone range. Elvis Presley impersonator type who moves well.
Sopranos (to High C), Mixed male ranges (Low A to High A, Basses down to E). Minimum of 11 girls to play the wives of JOSEPH'S BROTHERS, including a strong female dancer with partnering ability (Adagio) in "The Apache."
"Choir" vocal part.
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