JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT - Waltham MA EPA
Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston
AUDITION DATE
Mar 03, 2017
2:30 pm - 10:30 pm (EST)
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APPOINTMENTS
AEA Members may make appointments for singing auditions. Contact Christian@reaglemusictheatre.org or call 781-891-5600. Audition sign-ups will close Thursday, March 2nd. at 4:30 PM. AEA Members who do not make an appointment will be seen throughout Friday as time permits
CONTRACT
LOA Salary (Weekly Minimum): To Be Determined
SEEKING
Seeking skilled performers, singers, and dancers for principal and ensemble roles in our production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Please note the roles of Joseph and the Narrator have already been cast.
PREPARATION
Preparation: Please prepare a brief song (32 bars) in the style of the show or from the show itself. Also, please plan to arrive ten to fifteen minutes before your requested time to fill out audition paperwork. We also request two copies of your résumé and most recent headshot, stapled back to back.
LOCATION
The Reagle Music Theatre
617 Lexington Street
Waltham, MA 02452
The building is the same address/location as Waltham High School.
PERSONNEL
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Producing Artistic Director: Robert J. Eagle
Director and Choreographer: Susan Chebookjian
Music Director: Dan Rodriguez
OTHER DATES
Rehearsals will be held afternoons and evenings beginning May 23rd. First performance will be June 8th; closing performance will be June 18th. Performances will be held over two weekends, with three dark days between weekends.
Auditions for the Youth Ensemble will be held at a later date; this date will be announced on our website.
OTHER
The Dance Callback, which is invitation only, will be held Saturday, March 4th, from 10:30 AM-2:30 PM. If you are invited, please be warmed up and ready at the start of the call. We will begin at precisely 10:30 AM.
Acting/Singing Callbacks will be held Sunday, March 5th, from 10:30 AM-2:30 PM.
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An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
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
Jacob:
Male. The “founder of a whole new nation,” Jacob is the patriarch of a massive clan of wives and children (12 sons and one daughter.) Despite being somewhat elderly, he is still a loving father, especially to his favorite son, Joseph; this favoritism blinds him to resentment of his other sons. Mid-40’s-60’s; Bass-Baritone (could be spoke-sung). Please note that this role will be doubled with Potiphar.
Joseph’s Brothers:
Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Naphtali, Issachar, Asher, Dan, Zebulun, Gad, Benjamin, and Judah:
The other eleven sons of Jacob. They become envious of Joseph’s favored position, and team up to dispose themselves of their annoying brother and his prophetic dreams. Three of the brothers sing solos—“One More Angel in Heaven” (a country-western song), “Those Canaan Days” (a faux-French ballad), and “Benjamin Calypso” (a calypso number). Tenor-bass; 20’s-30’s. Please note that two of these men double as the Baker and the Butler.
Pharaoh:
Male. Rameses I, the current leader of Egypt. As Pharaoh is the “King” of his nation, he is modeled on Elvis, the “King of Rock and Roll.” Sexy, loud, and powerful, Pharaoh has an ensemble of cheering fangirls who follow his every move. Mid-30’s-40’s; Baritone. Please note that the actor must be able to do an Elvis Presley impression.
Potiphar:
Male. One of the Pharaoh’s captains of the guard, and an extremely rich man (“one of Egypt’s millionaires”). Despite his wealth and power, he is a kind man who treats his slaves well and deeply loves his wife (unfortunately, she fails to return the favor). Mid-40’s-60’s; Bass-Baritone (could be spoke-sung). Please note that this role will be doubled with Jacob.
Mrs. Potiphar:
Female. A “beautiful but eeeeeevil” woman, she is a seductress in her prime. When Joseph enters her husband’s household, she decides to take him as her lover (despite his own protests and Potiphar’s love for her). Mid-20’s-30’s. Please note that this role will be played by an Ensemble member.
ENSEMBLE:
All must be excellent singers and dancers. There are opportunities for solos (both singing and dancing) among the Ensemble
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 audition.
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