CALL FOR AUDITIONS
“Jesus Christ Superstar” - Fauquier Community Theatre
Performance Dates: September 11, 12, 18, 19 (7 shows)
Rehearsals in-person in Warrenton, VA • Performances at Verdun Amphitheater in Rixeyville, VA
Non-Equity/Community Theatre
Originally to be performed in May of 2020 but put on hiatus due to covid, we have a great team with a tight cast… but schedules have changed and several cast members have moved in the
past year, leaving us with an immediate need for several key roles. Come join this very talented, professional grade group of actors, live orchestra and production staff as we put on
this legendary show in a large, beautiful, well outfitted outdoor arena on some of the nicest evenings of the year. The production vision is one of historical accuracy and is set in Jerusalem the week of the Crucifixion with great attention to visual and historic detail. In addition, the cast has been greatly exploring the nature of power and how it relates to both the oppressor and the oppressed.
TO AUDITION:
We are starting back up in the next two weeks! In the interest of time, please sing one of the three requested songs and submit to the Director using the information below as an unlisted YouTube or Vimeo link no later than 5:00 PM Friday, June 11. In addition, you will need to fill out and submit an audition form, also listed below.
Choose one song to audition: “Gethsemane” (Jesus), “Simon Zealots” (Simon), “I Don’t Know How to Love Him” (Mary Magdalene). Note that the Simon and Mary Magdalene roles are
currently full (we will need a Simon understudy with one guaranteed performance), but these selections are the best opportunities to show the musical style in the show. If there is a
different selection from the show you would like to sing, contact the Director.
AUDITION MATERIALS:
You are welcome to request a sheet music packet and access to the Showready software for official accompaniment. If you would like the PDF of the music and temporary access to to the software, please email the Director Matt Moore at m@ttmoore.com and he will send the information to you rapidly.
CASTING:
Casting decisions will be based on performance merit, experience, and creative vision. Fauquier Community Theatre does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion,
national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or veteran status. Strong familiarity with the show is highly encouraged.
OPEN ROLES:
Jesus Christ - Male - Tenor (A2–G5) - Title role, leader of the twelve disciples, called the Son of God and the King of the Jews. This role requires an actor that can show Leadership,
Confusion, Strength, Vulnerability and Optimism, often at the same time.
Peter - Male - Baritone (A2–G4) - One of Jesus's twelve apostles; denies Jesus three times upon the night of Jesus's arrest to save himself. Peter has an obsession with impatience.
This roles requires an actor that can show Tenacity, Worry, Impatience, and Regret.
Priest - Male - Baritone or Tenor - a man in power who stands to lose his authority
Soul Girls (2) - Female - Soprano - strong gospel voices that provide accents in key moments.
Also the backbone of a strong rock ensemble.
Maid by the Fire - Female - Alto or Soprano - character role as part of a strong ensemble.
Old Man - Male - Baritone - character roles as part of a strong ensemble.
Apostles - Male - Baritone and Tenor - looking for actors who can play a wide variety of
ensemble roles as well as named personalities. Dance experience encouraged.
Ensemble - Male and Female - This is an opportunity to be on stage for the majority of the
show in numerous fun and challenging roles with a powerful cast. The ensemble is the musical backbone of the show and there will be many chances for character moments and world-class
performances.
TO SUBMIT:
Visit
www.FCTstage.org and click on Auditions.
Send video links directly to m@ttmoore.com
Questions: Director Matt Moore m@ttmoore.com
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