Dance Opportunities for Teens in "Jesus Christ Superstar"
"Jesus Christ Superstar" is looking for dancers and performers ages 17 and up. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: A timeless work, the rock opera is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally-known series of events but seen, unusually, through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. Loosely based on the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, Superstar follows the last week of Jesus Christ's life. The story told entirely through song, explores the personal relationships and struggles between Jesus, Judas, Mary Magdalene, his disciples, his followers, and the Roman Empire. Additional info: Vocal Audition - The audition will include a vocal performance consisting of 16-32 bars of a song that showcases your range (songs from JCS are discouraged). There will be an accompanist, so please come prepared with sheet music OR you can bring a backing track on your phone or tablet. Dance Audition - Be prepared for movement with a group. Rehearsals: Mondays through Thursdays, starting October 7th. Mostly evening 6:30-9 pm, with some daytime if the cast is available. Actors will only be called to rehearsal when needed. Tech Rehearsals: Sunday, Dec 1st through Wednesday, Dec 4th. Show Dates & Times (12 performances): DEC 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15 (MAT-2 PM), 20, 21, 22 (MAT-2 PM), 27, 28. If interested, please apply.
17 roles
(Rock Tenor, A2-G5) is leader of the twelve disciples, called the "Son of God" and the "King of the Jews." Jesus has a difficult time accepting his fate without answers on why he must die.
(Rock Tenor, D3-D5) is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus; concerned for the poor and the consequences of Jesus's fame. Judas believes in Jesus's teaching but has started to grow weary of those in power coming after him and his followers.
(Mezzo-Soprano, FJ-E/,5) is a female follower of Jesus who finds herself falling in love with him. The role requires an actress that can show Grace, Stability, Weakness and Compassion.
(Rock Baritone, A2-B4) is governor of Judea who foresees the events of Jesus's crucifixion from beginning to aftermath in a dream and finds himself being presented with that very situation.
(High Baritone, C#3-G4) is the King of Galilee; Jesus is brought to him for judgement after first being-taken to Pilate. Herod is a comedic role. He starts very nonchalant and as his song progresses he becomes more irritated when he doesn't get his way.
(Low Bass, C#2-F4) is one of the main antagonists of the show. High priest who sees Jesus as a threat to the nation. He is in a man in power who fears losing that power to Jesus.
(Tenor, A2-G4) is one of Jesus's twelve apostles; denies Jesus three times upon the night of Jesus's arrest to save himself. Peter has an obsession with impatience.
(High Baritone, G3-B4) is one of Jesus's twelve apostles; urges Jesus to lead his followers into battle against the Romans. Simon is under the belief that violence can solve all their problems.
(High Baritone, G2-D5) is one of the main antagonists of the show. Fellow priest at the side of Caiaphas who is persuaded by Caiaphas into seeing Jesus as a threat. Annas can seem more conniving than Caiaphas.
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