JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR - NYC EPA
Aurora Civic Center Authority
AUDITION DATE
Oct 20, 2016
9:30 am - 5:30 pm (EDT)
Lunch 1 to 2
CONTRACT
LOA
LOA to COST; 678.00/wk
SEEKING
Seeking strong actors and singers to play the roles of Jesus, Judas, Mary, King Herod, and Annas. See breakdown
PREPARATION
Please bring ONE copy of Headshot/Resume. Please prepare a brief song that shows off a rock, gospel, or pop sensibility. The song doesn't have to be from a musical; it should simply be a song you love to sing that shows us power, range, and emotion. Singing from the show is encouraged. Bring sheet music; accompanist provided.
LOCATION
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 West 46th Street
16th Floor
New York, NY 10036
PERSONNEL
Trent Stork, Casting Director ; Ron Kellum, Director and Choreographer ; Kory Danielson, Music Director
OTHER
First Rehearsal: March 20th, 2017. First Public Performance: April 19th, 2017. Closing Performance: May 28th, 2017
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity monitor will be provided.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
BREAKDOWN
JESUS CHRIST:
Male Identified (33) African American, Tenor;
Leader of the twelve disciples, a man called the “Son of God” and the “King of the Jews”. Battling humanity vs. divinity.
JUDAS ISCARIOT:
Male Identified (30’s) African American, Tenor with a Strong Falsetto;
One of the twelve apostles of Jesus. He is certainly not an evil man. He is concerned for the poor and the consequences of Jesus’ fame.
MARY MAGDALENE:
Female Identified (20’s to 30’s) African American, Mezzo-Soprano;
Female follower of Jesus who finds herself falling in love with him.
ANNAS/KING HEROD:
Male Identified (20’s to 50’s) African American, Tenor;
Dual role. Annas: One of the main antagonists of the show. He is a fellow priest at the side of Caiaphas who is persuaded by Caiaphas into seeing Jesus as a threat. Should posess a strong rock counter-tenor voice. King Herod: The King of Galilee. Jesus is brought to him for judgment after first being taken to Pilate.
All other roles have been CAST
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