AUDITION INFORMATION:
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Location: Art Park Players Theatre 1302 Center St. Deer Park, TX 77536
Dates and Times: Monday, May 5 at 7:00pm
Tuesday, May 6 at 7:00pm
Wednesday, May 7, at 7:00pm
Performances: July 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25 & 26.
Friday and Saturday shows are at 8pm, Sunday shows are at 2pm
FAQ
1. Who’s Who:
Director – Jim Wadzinski
Choreographer – Heather Steel
Musical Director – TBA
2. Do I need to prepare anything?
No. We will teach music and a dance combinations for audition purposes. Since “Joseph” is sung through, there are no readings. If you come with a prepared song, we will certainly allow performance of the prepared piece, but it is not necessary. We will have “plug and play” capability for prepared musical auditions, but we will not have an accompanist available. Headshots and resumes are helpful but not required.
3. How should I dress?
Please be prepared to dance. Appropriate clothing and footwear is a must.
4. Do I have to be at all audition sessions?
No. One session is adequate, however, attendance at multiple sessions is helpful.
5. What are the age ranges?
We need 15 – 20 boys aged 14 – 70, 12 – 16 women aged 14 – 50, and 10 – 15 children aged 7 to 13, mix of boys and girls. Participation in the children’s chorus will be determined by singing ability – some dance is required but we can teach what is needed. Parents should be aware that the children’s chorus is involved in the ENTIRE show…nights may get late as rehearsals get into the last stages. All adult roles require singing and dancing. This is a VERY chorus intense show…if your character isn’t on stage, it’s only because you’re doing a quick change to get ready to go back on.
6. What is the rehearsal schedule?
Typically, we will rehearse on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings, as well as Saturdays, typically from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Saturdays are predominantly choreography rehearsals. This is subject to change as we try to accommodate summer vacations, family conflicts, and work conflicts to the best of our ability. There may be some Friday evening rehearsals. The cast will have a complete schedule by the first rehearsal on May 10. Note: We can work around just about any conflict before June 13.
CAST LIST “JOSEPH” – ALL ROLES ARE NON PAID
JOSEPH: Male, Tenor – Eleventh and favorite son of Jacob. Confident and charming. Vocally strong.
NARRATOR: Female, Soprano – The audience’s guides through the story. The narrator tells Joseph’s story with word and song. Can command the stage while directing focus to story elements. Strong singer with great energy.
PHARAOH: Male, Baritone – Egypt’s ruler, considered a god on earth. Searching for the meaning behind his/her dreams. Portrayed as a world-famous rock star. Full of energy and confidence.
POTIPHAR: Male, Baritone – Rich, self-indulgent, and sophisticated Egyptian capitalist. Makes Joseph the leader of his household. Strong character actor with a powerful speaking voice. May also be cast as a member of the greater ensemble.
MRS. POTIPHAR: Female, Alto – Indulgent and confident in her pursuit of what she wants, which at this time happens to be Joseph. May also be cast as a member of the greater ensemble.
JACOB: Male, Baritone – Aged father of Joseph and his 11 brothers. Strong character actor who can sing and move well.
JOSEPH’S BROTHERS: Male, Various Ranges – (Rueben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulon, Benjamin) Jealous of Joseph being their father’s favorite son. Strong movers and singers.
WOMEN’S CHORUS (16) Fills the following roles: The 11 wives of Joseph’s 11 brothers. Skilled dancers and singers. Will also double as general ensemble in some scenes.
ENSEMBLE: Male and Female, Various Ranges – Actors, singers, and dances serving as Ishmaelites, Egyptians, Canaanites, and other characters within Joseph’s story.
Men’s Chorus (4) Along with brothers, fills the following roles:
Butler, Baker, jailers, slaves, Pharaoh singers, attendants, Potiphar’s boys, mummies, go go dancers, Hairy Ishmaelites, assorted servants and slaves and prisoners and sheep and goats and lots of other stuff.
Brother’s wives, Mrs. Potiphar, Mrs. Potiphar’s girls, Go Go Dancers, Hairy Ishmaelites, Pharaohs Girls, Cheerleaders, Mummies, Assorted Servants and Slaves and sheep and goats and sheaves of corn and stars and lots of other stuff, Tango dancer
CHILDREN’S CHORUS ages 7 to 13 (10-20)
Total cast size: 20 boys, 16 girls, 10 – 20 children (boys and girls)
