[NEohioPAL] Joseph Auditions at Heights Youth Theatre - October 7

[Pamela Fine]

Heights Youth Theatre will be holding auditions for

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat directed by Sean Szaller

Thursday, October 7, 2010

These will be open-call auditions, meaning you can arrive at any time during the following audition blocks:

Grades 1-6:  5:15-7:00pm
Grades 7-12:  7:00-8:30pm

** Please note:  We ask that no one arrives later than 8 PM to ensure that we can wrap things up by 8:30 PM**

Wiley Middle School - Auditorium
2181 Miramar Boulevard
University Hts., Ohio 44118

Callbacks (by invitation only) will be held on Thursday 10/14 at Wiley Middle School.  

Everyone is asked to prepare 32-measures (about 1 min) of a contemporary musical theater song (you may sing from "Joseph" if you prefer).  PLEASE no pop/rock.  You need to provide clearly marked sheet music in the correct key.  There will be an accompanist provided.  NO acapella auditions please.  If we are running short on time, you may only be asked to sing 16-measures.  

Please wear comfortable clothing as you may be asked to stay and dance.  When you arrive, please provide a resume (if available) and a recent photo or headshot (this will not be returned to you).  

"Joseph" is a rock-opera, which means that it is sung all the way through.  Therefore we are looking for EXCEPTIONAL actor/singer/dancers.  

Here is a breakdown of the characters:

JOSEPH -- Charismatic, naive, and semi-out-spoken;  He's a dreamer who knows his life is destined for something great;  Faces all new challenges with courage and faith; Pop/Rock bari-tenor

NARRATOR -- Tells the story directly to the audience while interacting with the other actors;  She is playing the role of Sunday School Teacher in this production of "Joseph";  Must have a VERY strong mix/belt voice and a magnetic personality.  

PHARAOH / LEVI -- The ruler of Egypt;  Promotes Joseph to be his right-hand man;  An Elvis impersonator -- larger than life personality.  

JACOB -- Joseph's father;  PLEASE NOTE:  This role will most likely be played by an adult guest-artist, although this isn't set in stone yet.

POTIPHAR -- A wealthy Egyptian tycoon who buys Joseph as a slave;  A dedicated man who is a bit obsessed with material possessions and wealth; A baritone

MRS POTIPHAR -- Potiphar's wife;  A scheming woman who has a wandering-eye;  The woman responsible for Joseph being thrown into jail;  Must be a very strong dancer!

JOSEPH'S BROTHERS -- Reuben, Simeon, Napthali, Issachar, Asher, Dan, Zebulon, Gad, Benjamin, Judah;  A group of "misfit" men who are very resentful of Joseph being Jacob's favorite son;  Several major solos will be pulled from this group including the Butler and Baker.

THE WIVES -- Looking for a chorus of very strong dancing/singing females.  Altos and sopranos.  

CHILDREN'S CHORUS -- A group of Sunday School Students who are learning about the Bible.  To their surprise, the story comes to life and they become a part of it!

For more information visit www.heightsyouththeatre.org

Heights Youth Theatre programming is made possible by the generous support of Cuyahoga County residents 
through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and the Ohio Arts Council.





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