JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Equity Principal Actors - Los Angeles Philharmonic Auditions

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR - LA EPA

Los Angeles Philharmonic | Los Angeles, CA

AUDITION DATE

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (P)
BREAK: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

CONTRACT

WCLO
Salary pending -- Currently in negotiations.

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (see breakdown). We are committed to diverse, inclusive casting. For every role, we welcome qualified performers, without regard to disability, gender, race and ethnicity, age, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis protected by law.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a brief pop/rock song and bring a headshot/resume. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

LOCATION

Actors' Equity Association LA Audition Center
5636 Tujunga Ave
North Hollywood, CA 91601

PERSONNEL

Director and Choreographer: Sergio Trujillo
Music Director and Conductor: Stephen Oremus
Music: Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics: Tim Rice
Casting: The Telsey Office

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:

Sergio Trujillo (Director and Choreographer)
Lindsay Levine (Casting Director, The Telsey Office)

OTHER DATES

1st Rehearsal: on/about July 14th, 2025
Performances: August 1st - 3rd, 2025

OTHER

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.
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

BREAKDOWN

JESUS CHARACTER

Male (cis, trans, or non-binary). Leader of the twelve Apostles, a man, called the “Son of God” and the “King of the Jews.” Rock Tenor.

JUDAS CHARACTER

Male (cis, trans, or non-binary). Arguably the antagonist of the show. One of the twelve apostles of Jesus; concerned for the poor and the consequences of Jesus' fame. Rock Tenor.

MARY MAGDALENE

Female (cis, trans, or non-binary). A female follower of Jesus who finds herself falling in love with him. The role requires an actress who can show grace, stability, weakness, and compassion. Pop Belt voice.

PILATE CHARACTER

Male (cis, trans, or non-binary). 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. Rock Baritone.

KING HEROD CHARACTER

Male (cis, trans, or non-binary). The King of Galilee; Jesus is brought to him for judgment after first being taken to Pilate. High Baritone.

PETER CHARACTER

Male (cis, trans, or non-binary). One of Jesus' twelve apostles; denies Jesus three times upon the night of Jesus' arrest to save himself. Tenor.

SIMON CHARACTER

Male (cis, trans, or non-binary). One of Jesus' twelve apostles; urges Jesus to lead his followers into battle against the Romans. High Baritone.

CAIAPHAS CHARACTER

Male (cis, trans, or non-binary). High priest who sees Jesus as a threat to the nation. Low Bass with Rocky Top.

ANNAS CHARACTER

Male (cis, trans, or non-binary). Fellow priest at the side of Caiaphas who is persuaded by Caiaphas into seeing Jesus as a threat. High Baritone.