This will be an extra large production of Joseph, including both an adult and a child chorus. We will cast about 17 (13 minimum) male lead parts, at least three strong female vocal leads, a strong mixed gender adult chorus (with an emphasis on vocal performance, but with some simple dance requirements,) at least 12 strong female dancers (who do not necessarily need to have strong vocal skills,) and a mixed (age and gender) child chorus with up to 30 child singers (with limited dance requirements.) This will be a perfect production for family participation, including your family's first theatrical experience. We will require the parents of the child chorus members (who are not otherwise in the production) to join the stage management team Except for parents of children under 8 (who must attend all rehearsals,) you will participate on a scheduled basis. You will only be responsible for about 1 in 3 rehearsals and will get to see all of the performances from the audience. This participation is required to insure the controlled movement of a large cast, which is often compared to the coordination of the Invasion of Normandy., but in reality is a fun and rewarding contribution to the success of the production.

Performed at:
Shannondell Performing Arts Center
10000 Shannondell Drive
Audubon, PA 19403
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Dates:

auditions: April 02, 2008 7:00 PM	adults
April 03, 2008 7:00 PM	adults
April 05, 2008 4:00 PM	children
callbacks: April 05, 2008 7:00 PM
performance: July 12, 2008 7:30 PM
July 13, 2008 2:00 PM
July 18, 2008 7:30 PM
July 19, 2008 7:30 PM
July 20, 2008 2:00 PM
July 25, 2008 7:30 PM
July 26, 2008 7:30 PM

Audition information:
If you even just think you might want to audition, please send an email to the director to insure that Shannondell Security knows that you might be attending.No parts have been pre-cast.

There will be no reading, Joseph is effectively an opera.

Adults: Please prepare 16 bars from a show before 1990 or a selection from Joseph.
Children: Please prepare 8 bars of any song.

You will probably be required to dance. Please wear appropriate attire.

Character Description
Narrator A storyteller; Female (soprano, B - G)
Joseph Favorite son of Jacob; young, handsome and honest (baritone, B - F)
Jacob Joseph's well-meaning father. 50-70s (baritone, B - A# or a strong speaking voice)
Joseph's Brothers Joseph's eleven jealous brothers; Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Napthali, Issachar, Asher, Dan, Zebulun, Gad, Benjamin and Judah. Conniving and selfish. Some brothers have solos or solo sections in some numbers (all ages, all ranges)
Potiphar Rich, unforgiving Egyptian captain. 50s (baritone, D - B or a strong speaking voice)
Potiphar's Wife Seductive vixen (alto, E# - A)
Baker Servant to the Pharaoh (tenor, D - high G)
Butler Servant to the Pharaoh (tenor, D - high G)
Pharaoh Elvis-impersonating ruler of Egypt (tenor, B - G#)
Featured Female
Vocalist(s) At least one. Solo section in one or possibly more songs. (soprano, B - F)
Featured
Dancers All dancers must wear dance shoes for this audition. We will cast dancers who can exhibit a basic jazz/rock technique and style. Additionally we would like several internediate level ballet/lyrical dancers, including one who is good en pointe and light enough to be lifted. If you will audition for the en pointe role, please bring your pointe shoes to the audition. Everyone please wear appropriate clothing and bring appropriate shoes for each of your dance styles.
Adult Chorus All genders, ages and ranges.
Please prepare 16 bars from a show before 1990 or a selection from Joseph.
Child Chorus All genders, ages 6 to early teens.
Please prepare 8 bars of any song.
Parents of children under 8 must agree to supervise their children at all rehearsals.
Parents of older children will be required to participate as well.
A contract will be available at the audition.

The Minimum age for auditioning children is 6. Special conditions apply to children under 8.

Auditions are open, but please email manycoloredcoat@yahoo.com if you will be attending.