AUDITIONS: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING 

TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics by Tim Rice

Director: Jeff Cason | Music Director: Steven Applegate
Choreographer: Ann Myers

PRELIMINARY VOCAL AUDITIONS
Monday, June 11 7:00pm -10:00pm in Johnson Hall, El Segundo Methodist Church

No appointments will be taken for these required preliminary auditions—First come, first served.

Preliminary auditions are required for anyone who wants to be considered for any role in the show, including dancers and ensemble. Prepare 32 bars from an uptempo song that showcases your vocal range. Songs from “Joseph” are acceptable. Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided. No CDs or tracks permitted.

CALLBACKS: ACTING/DANCE – Tuesday, June 12, 7:00pm -10:00pm in JOHNSON HALL. You will be notified if you have been called back for these acting or dance callbacks. Please dress to move.

FINAL CALLBACKS – Wednesday, June 13, 7:00pm -10:00pm in JOHNSON HALL. Only those performers who are specifically asked to come to final callbacks may attend. When called back, you will be given a specific time slot to come to Johnson Hall. These callbacks will consist of additional singing, reading from script, and movement. Please keep this important date open.

PERFORMANCE DATES: Aug 9, 10, 11 and 12 at 7:30pm at El Segundo Recreation Park Softball Field.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: Rehearsals will be on a Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri schedule from 7:00pm -10:00pm and Sat. rehearsals from 10:00am - 5:00pm. Rehearsals begin on Monday, July 9 at 7:00pm.

FIRST REHEARSAL: Monday, July 9th at 7:00pm. We will distribute detailed rehearsal schedules, cover housekeeping issues, and begin rehearsal.

SCRIPTS and SCORES: Copies of the script and vocal arrangements will be distributed to principal cast members at the conclusion of casting. ALL PRINCIPALS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THEIR LINES MEMORIZED BY THE FIRST REHEARSAL.

CREW: Openings in all areas including lights, scenery, make-up and costumes. No experience needed. Those interested should email Michelle Akeley, Production Manager at michelleakeley@gmail.com.

LOCATIONS: Johnson Hall is located at El Segundo Methodist Church (540 Main St., El Segundo). The performances will be held at El Segundo Recreation Park Softball Field (corner of Grand Ave. and Eucalyptus Dr., El Segundo).

ADDITIONAL INFO: Contact us at broadwayinthepark@gmail.com – or – www.esbroadway.com

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Plot Summary
Joseph is a handsome young man who is his father's favorite child, able to interpret dreams, and the bearer of an amazing coat. These facts lead Joseph's eleven brothers to become insatiably jealous. Thus, they sell Joseph into slavery to some passing Ishmaelites. After refusing the advances of his owner's wife, Joseph is sent to jail. Once in jail, he quickly becomes popular due to his ability to interpret dreams. The Pharaoh soon hears of Joseph's ability and appoints him to the post of Number Two man in Egypt. Years later, Joseph's now starving brothers arrive in Egypt and ask Joseph, whom they don't recognize, for assistance. Joseph, in turn, gives his brothers a scare, but eventually grants them all they desire, reveals his identity, and reunites the family. “Joseph” is sung-through in its entirety. There is no spoken dialogue. The production covers a broad stylistic range: from country, to Elvis, to calypso, and more. It is very fast-paced, and high energy.

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Character Breakdown

NOTE: The roles of Narrator and Pharaoh have already been cast.

JOSEPH: male, 18-30 (Tenor) Jacob’s favorite son, blessed with the ability to interpret dreams. Leading man, charismatic and charming. Strong actor/singer, moves well.

JACOB: male, 50-75 (Baritone) Father of Joseph and his brothers. Strong actor.

POTIPHAR: male, 50-70 (Baritone) A rich and sophisticated Egyptian capitalist who buys Joseph as a slave. Strong comic actor, must be adept at accents.

MRS. POTIPHAR: female, 30-50. (Mezzo) The seductive wife of Potiphar who attempts to lure Joseph to her bed. Strong actress and dancer, sex appeal.

BAKER: male, 25-45 (Tenor) One of Pharaoh's condemned servants. Character actor/singer. Doubles as a brother.

BUTLER: male, 25-45 (Tenor) One of Pharaoh's condemned servants. Character actor/singer. Doubles as a brother.

JOSEPH'S BROTHERS: male, 17-30 (Bass/Baritone/Tenor) Eleven siblings consumed with jealousy, who plot to get rid of Joseph. Strong comic actors who sing and dance. Solo song and dance features available.

THE WIVES: female, 17-30 (Alto/Soprano) Wives to the brothers. Double as Ishmaelites, dream dancers, Potiphar's servants, Pharaoh's attendants, and ensemble. Strong dancers/singers. Solo song and dance features available.

CHILDREN'S CHORUS: boys and girls, ages 7-14. The Children's Chorus starts as the audience for Narrator's tale, but soon gets into the action and helps her tell the story. Featured solos available. Singer/actors.