[Capdist-auditions] Joseph...Dreamcoat Auditions Adults Wednesday/Children Sunday

Tue Mar 5 15:18:56 EST 2024

[image: Joseph 200x250.jpg]

*Lyrics by* Tim Rice

*Music by* Andrew Lloyd Weber

*Director*: Suzanne Rayome

*Music Director*: Alex Hitrick

*Choreographer:  *Emily Argento

*Producers*: Amy Clark & Haley Van Alstyne

*SLOC Musical Theater pledges to continue to advocate for and is aiming to
build a diverse cast reflective of the Schenectady community. Any and all
ethnicities, BIPOC actors and actors of all gender identities are
encouraged to audition for all roles. Please join us!*

*Main Cast Audition **(**Age 16 and older):*

·         *Wednesday, March 6, 2024*

·         Sign in begins at *6:30 pm*. Auditions begin at *7:00 pm*

·         You only need to attend one of these sessions.

·         You may complete our audition form
<http://sloctheater.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Joseph-Audition-Form-Fillable-1.pdf>
(attached) and bring it with you or fill it out when you arrive.

·         Callbacks will be by invite only and will be held on *Saturday,
March 9th at 10:00 am*

·         *Persons under the age of 18 need a parent/guardian in attendance
through the audition process. *

*What to Prepare*:

·         Please prepare 16 to 32 bars of music from a Broadway show -
ideally in a style similar to the show or from the show itself.

·         An accompanist will be provided so please have sheet music in the
correct key.  No backing tracks will be accepted.

·         Please bring appropriate dance clothing/shoes, as everyone will
participate in a dance call during auditions.

*Children’s Choir Audition **(Students 4th-8th grade)*:

·         *Sunday, March 1**0, 2024*

·         Sign in at *1:**00 pm. *Auditions begin at *1:30 pm*

·         Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

·         Children will be taught "Any Dream Will Do" from the show. Visit
our website
<http://sloctheater.org/project/joseph-and-the-amazing-technicolor-dreamcoat/>
to
review the sheet music and recorded tracks of the music if you'd like to
review it before auditions.  They do not need to prepare their own song
ahead of time.

·         There will not be a dance call for the children’s choir auditions.

·         You may complete our audition form
<http://sloctheater.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Joseph-Audition-Form-Fillable-1.pdf>
(attached) and bring it with you or fill it out when you arrive.

·         Parents/Guardians will be required to help with supervision of
children during rehearsals/productions.

*Location*:

SLOC Musical Theater, Education Building

418 Liberty St., Schenectady, NY 12305

Free parking is available in the city owned lot across the street.

Please enter through the left front door facing Liberty Street.

*Performance Dates*:

*May 10-12, 2024 & May 16-19, 2024*

(Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 3pm)

SLOC Mainstage, 427 Franklin Street, Schenectady, NY 12305

 *Rehearsals*:

   - Rehearsals will be held on *Monday, Wednesday,* and *Friday* evenings,
   from *7:00 pm-10:00 pm*, and on *Sunday* afternoons *1**:00 pm-**4**:00
   pm*. *This is subject to change based on cast/crew availability.*
   - Rehearsals will begin with the read-thru on *Wednesday, March 13, 2024*
   - Children’s choir will not be needed for all rehearsals. Rehearsals for
   children’s choir on weeknights will end before 10 pm when possible.
   - There will be a photo shoot day TBD based on cast/crew availability.
   - Attendance is *mandatory* for Theater Clean-Up Day (morning of *Saturday,
   May 4, 2024* and Tech Week (*May 5-9, 2024*) as well as all
   performances.

*About The Show:*

“Sha la la, Joseph, you’re doing fine! You and your dreamcoat, ahead of
your time!” One of the most enduring shows of all time, *Joseph and the
Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat* is a reimagining of the Biblical story of
Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors.

Told entirely through song with the help of Narrator(s), the musical
follows preferred son Joseph. After being sold into slavery by his
brothers, he ingratiates himself with Egyptian noble Potiphar, but ends up
in jail after refusing the amorous advances of Potiphar’s wife. While
imprisoned, Joseph discovers his ability to interpret dreams, and he soon
finds himself in front of the mighty but troubled, Elvis-inspired, Pharaoh.
Joseph’s solution to Egypt’s famine elevates him to Pharaoh’s right-hand
man and reunites him with his family.

The magical musical is full of catchy songs in a variety of styles, from a
parody of French ballads (“Those Canaan Days”), to country-western (“One
More Angel in Heaven”) and calypso (“Benjamin Calypso”), along with the
unforgettable classics “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door.”

*CHARACTERS:*

*NARRATOR(S)* – Potential of 1-4 performers to be cast in this role. All
narrators will share *all* scenes together to create a powerhouse
performance of beautiful harmonies. Looking to create a dynamic and
compelling experience on stage.   Performers need a strong rock singing
voice and the ability to move well.

*JOSEPH *– Tenor. The eleventh son of Jacob. Obviously, his father's
favorite, Joseph early on shows a talent for interpreting dreams and
telling the future. This gets him into trouble with his brothers when he
predicts his future will include ruling over the other eleven. However, it
saves his life when in Egypt he correctly interprets Pharaoh's dreams. In
the end he has risen to a great position of power, and he still forgives
his brothers and brings his family to Egypt to partake of the bounty he has
accumulated there.

*JACOB* – JOSEPH’s father. An actor in his 50’s/60’s with a baritone voice.

* JOSEPH'S BROTHERS – *Eleven brothers with strong singing voices, the
ability to dance, and contrasting body types and ethnicities. Requires
featured solo brothers for Country and Western style in "One More Angel in
Heaven," Jacques Brel/Maurice Chevalier style for "Canaan Days”, Harry
Belafonte style in "Benjamin Calypso", two brothers to double the BUTLER
and BAKER, and a strong dancer with partnering ability (Adagio) in "The
Apache."

REUBEN, SIMEON, LEVI, NAPHTALI, ISSACHAR, ASHER, DAN, ZEBULON, GAD,
BENJAMIN, JUDAH

*POTIPHAR* – A Noel Coward type character. Baritone. Can be played by the
actor playing JACOB.

*MRS. POTIPHAR *– Alto/Mezzo

*PHAROAH* – Good actor/singer with Tenor/Baritone range.  Elvis Presley
impersonator type who moves well.

*FEMALE ENSEMBLE* - to play the wives of JOSEPH'S BROTHERS, as well as
Ishmaelites, Guards, etc. (including a strong female dancer with partnering
ability (Adagio) in "The Apache.")

*CHILDREN’**S CHOIR - *(grades 4 to 8) will accompany adult performers for
most musical numbers in the show. Will be on stage for most of the show.

If you have any questions, please contact the Producers, Amy Clark at
aclark at bhbl.org or Haley Van Alstyne at hvanetten4 at gmail.com. Thank you!
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