[Capdist-auditions] Auditions for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

[danio at nycap.rr.com]

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 SLOC Musical Theater is proud to announce AUDITIONS for the second show of 
their 2009-2010 season, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT by Andrew 
Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, on September 14th and 16th at 7:15 PM at Schenectady 
Light Opera Company, 826 State Street, Schenectady NY. 
  
 "Joseph..." is scheduled to run December 4th - 13th.  Come be a part of the 
Tony-Nominated rock opera smash that's had audiences singing its praises for 
over 40 years! This season's SLOC production is produced by Jon Janssen and 
directed by Matthew T. Teichner.  They have put together a 
  top-notch production team including Frank Leavitt, Musical Director; Tricia 
Scott, Choreographer; Chris Kowalski, Stage Manager; and Norm Eick, Assistant 
Director. 
  
  People auditioning are asked to arrive early as we will begin promptly at 
7:15. We will hold music, reading, and dance auditions each night. Please  
prepare 16-32 bars of music from a Broadway show or music 
 of a similar genre. An accompanist will be present; please provide your own 
sheet music. No a-cappella auditions will be entertained. Bring a change of 
clothes or dress comfortably for dance auditions. 
 
 We are seeking an ETHNICALLY DIVERSE cast with performers of practically all 
ages and backgrounds, starting at high school age with no upper limit for the 
main cast and starting at age 8 for the Children's chorus. 
 
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               **CAST OF CHARACTERS (w/Vocal Ranges)** 
               
                 (SUMMARY:   20 MALES / 9 FEMALES)  
  
  Narrator (Male or Female) [B-F] 
   
  Joseph (Male) [Tenor: C-F) 
   
  Jacob – Joseph’s Father (Male) [Baritone: B-B] 
   
  Brothers (11, Male) [4 Bass 3 Tenor 4 Bari] 
   
  Potiphar (Male) [Baritone: C#-C#] 
   
  Mrs. Potiphar (Female) [N/A] 
  
  Butler (Male) [Baritone: C-F] 
   
  Baker (Male) [Baritone: C-F] 
  
  Pharaoh (Male) [Open] 
  
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           Chorus/Choir (Men & Women) [7 Female/3 Male] [SATB: 3-4-1-2] 
  
  
     Children’s Chorus (Boys & Girls) [4 Girls/4 Boys] [All Ranges Welcome] 
  
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              **Additional Characters (From Chorus/Choir)**   
  
 Jacob’s Wives (Leah, Zilpah, Bilhah, Rachel), Ishmaelites, Shekel Girls, 
  Pharaoh’s Court, Servants (Potiphar), Prison Guards. 
 
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To view the official audition site, please go to: http://web.me.com/mschner1/JosephAuditions/Audition_Information.html  

  If you have any questions regarding the show, please email them to the Director, mschner1 at mac.com 
 
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