Author: Lyrics by Tim Rice, Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Director: Andrew Vonderschmitt
Musical Director: Andy Zacharias
Choreographer: Kysa Cohen
Run: July 11 - August 15, 2015
Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Thursday and Sunday night shows available for private parties and special events.
Audition Dates:
Open Call:
Dates: May 5th, and 6th, 2015
Times: 7:00 pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks:
Date and Time: May 7, 2015 @ 7:00 pm (by invitation only)
Rehearsals:
Date and Time: Monday-Thursday, Saturday afternoons and Sunday evenings according to availability.
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Audition Requirements:
Bring headshot and resume. Prepare 16 bars from a Rock Musical or equivalent that shows off acting and vocal abilities.
Be prepared to learn music and dance numbers.
*This production will employ Color Blind Casting.
Synopsis:
Jesus Christ, the world's first superstar! This thrilling rock-opera takes a sometimes irreverent, always impassioned, look at Jesus' last days. As Judas begins to question the motivations and methods of his friend and mentor, emotion and true belief is put to the test. Propelled by a stirring score by the creators of Phantom of the Opera and Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar illuminates the transcendent power of the human spirit with a passion that goes straight to the heart. A true classic of modern musical theatre, you'll never get closer to this biblical story than at the Long Beach Playhouse.
Casting the following roles:
JESUS CHRIST (M, 33) Leader of the twelve disciples, a man called the Son of God and the King of the Jews. Battling humanity vs. divinity. Tenor (A2 - G5)
JUDAS ISCARIOT (M, 30s) 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. Tenor (D3 - D5)
MARY MAGDALENE (F, 20s to 30s) female follower of Jesus who finds herself falling in love with him. Mezzo-Soprano (F3-E#5)
PONTIUS PILATE (M, 30s-50s) Governor of Judea who foresees the events of Jesus' crucifixion from beginning to aftermath in a dream and finds himself being presented with that very situation. Baritenor (A2 - B4)
CAIAPHAS (M, 30s-50s) One of the main antagonists of the show. He is the High Priest who sees Jesus as a threat to the nation. Bass (C#2-F4)
ANNAS (M, 20s to 30s) 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. Countertenor (G2 - D5)
PETER (M, 20s to 30s) One of Jesus' twelve apostles. He denies Jesus three times upon the night of Jesus' arrest to save himself. Baritone (A2 - G4)
SIMON ZEALOTES (M, 20s to 30s) One of Jesus' twelve apostles. He urges Jesus to lead his followers into battle against the Romans. Tenor (G3 - B4)
KING HEROD (M, 30s to 50s) The King of Galilee. Jesus is brought to him for judgment after first being taken to Pilate. Tenor (C#3-G4)
ENSEMBLE (M/F, 20s to 30s) Up to 15 members. The ensemble covers key roles as priests, disciples, soul girls, angels, crowd, lepers, vendors, mob and Roman Guards.
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