Audition locations, dates
and times
are listed in the
Newsletter, the Members
Calendar
and published on various theater web sites. Auditions are open to
all individuals.
However, not all auditions are "Open Call." At the Director's
discretion, you
may need to make an appointment. Auditions are normally held at either
the Shannondell
Performing Arts Center in the main Shannondell complex in
Audubon, PA or
the Auditorium of Upper
Merion Area High School (UMAHS) in King of Prussia,
PA.
Please be
sure that you know at which venue your audition is being held.
Even
if you
have never auditioned before, please consider
it. If you don't make it into the particular show for which you have
auditioned, there are always tech and backstage openings that need to
be
filled.
And there is always next time...
The
Players' 2008-2009
Auditions Joseph
and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice
Opens July 12th, 2008.
Closes July 26th, 2008.
Seven (7) Performances,
all
at Shannondell This will be an extra large production of
Joseph, including both an adult and a child chorus. We
will cast about 17 (13 minimum)
male lead parts, at least three strong female vocal leads, a
strong mixed gender adult chorus (with an emphasis on vocal
performance, but with some simple dance requirements,) at least 12
strong female dancers (who do not necessarily need to have strong vocal
skills,) and a
mixed (age and gender) child chorus with up to 30 child singers (with
limited dance requirements.)
This will be a perfect production for family participation, including
your family's first theatrical experience. We will
require the parents of the child chorus members (who are not otherwise
in the production) to join the stage management team Except for parents
of children under 8 (who must attend all rehearsals,) you will
participate on a scheduled
basis. You will only be responsible for about 1 in 3 rehearsals and
will get to see all of the performances from the audience. This
participation is required to
insure the controlled movement of a large cast, which is often compared
to the
coordination of the Invasion of Normandy., but in reality is a fun and
rewarding contribution to the success of the production.
Adult
Auditions at Shannondell Wednesday,
April 2nd, 2008 at 7:00pm
Thursday, April 3rd, 2008 at 7:00pm
Child
Auditions at Shannondell Saturday, April 5th, 2008 from 4:00pm
to 8:00pm
Ushers will direct you. Callbacks
- April 5th, 2008
The Director will assign you a time.
Casting
Requirements
GENERAL
INFO:
If you even just think you might want to audition, please
send an
to
insure that
Shannondell Security knows that you might be attending.
No
parts have been pre-cast.
There will be no reading, Joseph is effectively an opera.
Adults: Please prepare 16 bars from a show before 1990 or
a selection from Joseph.
Children: Please prepare 8 bars of any song.
You will probably be required to dance. Please
wear appropriate attire.
Character
Description
Narrator
A storyteller; Female
(soprano, B - G)
Joseph
Favorite son of Jacob; young, handsome and
honest (baritone, B - F)
Jacob
Joseph's well-meaning father. 50-70s
(baritone, B
- A# or a strong speaking voice)
Joseph's
Brothers
Joseph's eleven jealous brothers; Reuben,
Simeon,
Levi, Napthali, Issachar, Asher, Dan, Zebulun, Gad, Benjamin and Judah.
Conniving
and selfish. Some brothers have solos or solo sections in some numbers
(all ages, all ranges)
Potiphar
Rich, unforgiving Egyptian captain. 50s
(baritone, D -
B or a strong speaking voice)
Potiphar's
Wife
Seductive vixen (alto, E# - A)
Baker
Servant to the Pharaoh (tenor, D - high G)
Butler
Servant to the Pharaoh (tenor, D - high G)
Pharaoh
Elvis-impersonating ruler of Egypt (tenor,
B - G#)
Featured Female Vocalist(s)
At least one. Solo section in one or
possibly more songs. (soprano, B - F)
Featured
Dancers
All dancers must wear dance shoes for this
audition. We will cast dancers who can exhibit a basic jazz/rock
technique and style. Additionally we would like several
internediate level ballet/lyrical dancers, including one who is good en pointe and light
enough to be lifted. If you will audition for the en pointe
role, please bring your pointe shoes to the audition. Everyone please
wear appropriate
clothing and bring
appropriate shoes for each of your dance styles.
Adult
Chorus
All genders, ages and ranges.
Please prepare 16 bars from a show before 1990 or a selection from
Joseph.
Child
Chorus
All genders, ages 6 to early teens.
Please prepare 8 bars of any song.
Parents of children under 8 must agree to supervise their children at
all rehearsals.
Parents of older children will be required to participate as well.
A contract will be available at the
audition.
The
Minimum age for auditioning
children is
6. Special conditions apply to
children under 8.