AUDITIONS FOR "JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT"

Director/Choreographer:
MEREDITH PORRI

Music Director:
DAN PORRI

PERFORMANCES
Sat, July 27, 2019 | 8PM
Sun, July 28, 2019 | 2PM
Fri, Aug 2, 2019 | 8PM
Sat, Aug 3, 2019 | 8PM
Sun, Aug 4, 2019 | 2PM

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AUDITIONS
Monday, May 20, 2019 beginning at 7:00pm (by appointment)
Tuesday, May 21, 2019 beginning at 7:00pm (by appointment)

All roles are open to audition. We are seeking an ensemble cast for this production, ages 14 and up.  We are seeking 14 men and 12 women for this production.  Those auditioning will be asked to sing up to one minute of a fully memorized pop/rock or musical theater song that is in the style of the show.  The song should showcase the style and vocal range of the character(s) for which you are auditioning.  Additional vocalizing may also be part of the audition to determine vocal range and harmonizing skills. 
 
Auditioners must bring sheet music (an accompanist will be provided) and mark their selection with a highlighter.  A cappella singing or recorded accompaniments will not be allowed.  Auditioners will also be asked perform a brief dance combination that will be taught at the audition.  Please dress comfortably.
 
We will also be seeking children, age 7-13, for the “Dream Choir” – information on how to participate in the “Dream Choir” will be forthcoming. Please do not leave messages at this time regarding participation in the “Dream Choir.”
 
Auditioners without an appointment will be seen as time allows. Video auditions are accepted for those unable to attend on the scheduled dates.
 
CALLBACKS 
Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 7:00pm (if needed)
 
Rehearsals will be held three nights per week on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7:00-10:00pm beginning Tuesday, May 28th.  There will also be two rehearsals on Wednesday evenings – May 29th and July 3rd - because of holiday conflicts.
 
Tech week rehearsals will be Sunday through Thursday, July 21 through July 25, 2019.  We do ask that Friday, July 26, 2019 be held in case an additional tech week rehearsal is needed.  The pickup rehearsal will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2019.
 
Please have all conflicts for the rehearsal period available, and please note on Audition Form. 

If you are unable to make the mandatory tech week rehearsals and/or pickup rehearsal, we will be unable to cast you in this production.
 
The Warner Stage Company is a regional community theatre company and does not offer compensation or housing for performers
 
AUDITIONS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Please note: Audition appointment spaces are limited and filled on a first-come, first served basis.

REMEMBER
Casting is subjective and completely based on someone else’s opinion. Sometimes casting decisions are based on looks, height, or how you look next to other cast members. You will not get cast in every role you want and sometimes you won’t get cast at all. If you are not cast in this show, you should still celebrate the fact that you gave it your best shot and we hope to see you at future auditions!

​Click on "Read More" (below the audition appointment request form) for information about the show as well as full character descriptions.

ABOUT THE SHOW
This timeless retelling of the Biblical story of Joseph, a handsome young man who is his father's favorite child, is a musical theatre favorite, and Andrew Lloyd Webber's first musical. Written originally as a musical for a children's day school, it has become one of the most performed musicals of all time.
 
Joseph is able to interpret dreams, and, as his father's favorite son, is 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 AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT contains some of theatre's funniest and most loved songs, such as Any Dream Will Do, One More Angel In Heaven, Those Canaan Day and Close Every Door. It’s funny and endearing storytelling makes this show a wonderfully, enjoyable time for all ages.
 
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
NARRATOR
 
JOSEPH
 
JACOB/POTIPHAR
 
JOSEPH’S BROTHERS (11):
                Reuben
                Simeon
                Levi
                Naphtali
                Issachar
                Asher
                Dan
                Zebulun
                Gad
                Benjamin
                Judah
 
BROTHER’S WIVES/PHAROAH’S WOMEN (11)
 
MRS. POTIPHAR (doubles as Wife/Pharaoh’s Woman)
 
PHAROAH (can double as a Brother)
 
CHILDREN’S DREAM CHOIR (boys & girls aged 7-13)