"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" Seeks Kids
Audition for "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" (for ages 10+). Please see the details below. About the project: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a sung-through musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, based on the character of Joseph from the Bible's Book of Genesis. This was the first Lloyd Webber and Rice musical to be performed publicly; their first collaboration, The Likes of Us, written in 1965, was not performed until 2005. Its family-friendly retelling of Joseph, familiar themes, and catchy music have resulted in numerous stagings. According to the owner of the copyright, the Really Useful Group, by 2008 more than 20,000 schools and amateur theatre groups had staged productions. Additional info: Audition Requirements: 1. Perform a Vocal Piece (this will be taught at auditions - no preparation required!) 2. Perform a cold script read Show Dates: July 25 & 26 August 1, 2, & 3 A tentative rehearsal calendar will be available at auditions. If interested, please apply.
20 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 favourite, Joseph early on shows a talent for interpreting dreams and telling the future.
Joseph's father. An actor with a baritone voice.
A Noel Coward type character. Baritone.
Alto/Mezzo
TenPHAROAH – Good actor/singer with Tenor/Baritone range. Elvis Presley impersonator type who moves well.or/Baritone. Character role with a look that contrasts with the BAKER.
Good actor/singer with Tenor/Baritone range. Elvis Presley impersonator type who moves well.
(Boys & Girls)* – 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."
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