Auditions Announced for JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at Dayton Playhouse

Director Dawn Roth Smith is looking for a beautifully diverse cast for JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT.

March 11 from 6:45-10pm

Dayton Playhouse – 1301 E Siebenthaler Ave Dayton, OH, United States, Ohio 45414

Rehearsals will begin mid-March of 2024. Performances will be May 10-May 26, 2024. This is a non-paid, community theatre production. Rehearsals will be 3-4 nights per week until May 5. May 5th- May 12 you will be at the theatre for Tech week and opening weekend. There can be no conflicts during this week.

For auditions:

• Please come prepared to sing 16-32 measures of a song that shows off your vocal range and/or acting ability. An accompanist will be provided.
• Please also wear clothing that allows you to move as our choreographer will have a short movement exercise. If you are interested in being a featured dancer, the choreographer may have an added movement piece for you.
• If you are interested in the role of Joseph please be familiar with Close Every Door
• If you are interested in The Narrator please be familiar with Pharaoh Story
• If you are interested in Pharaoh please be prepared to demonstrate your very own version of this character.

Have questions? Email: dawns1210@gmail.com

• JOSEPH: Male, Tenor – Eleventh and favorite son of Jacob. Confident and charming. Vocally strong.
• NARRATOR: Tenor or Soprano – The audience’s guide through the story. The narrator tells Joseph’s story with word and song. Can command the stage while directing focus to story elements. Strong singer with great energy.
• PHARAOH: Baritone or Mezzo – Egypt’s ruler, considered a god on earth. Searching for the meaning behind their dreams. Portrayed as a world-famous rock star. Full of energy and confidence. May also be cast as a member of the greater ensemble.
• POTIPHAR: Baritone – Rich, self-indulgent, and sophisticated Egyptian capitalist. Makes Joseph the leader of his household. Strong character actor with a powerful speaking voice. May also be cast as a member of the greater ensemble.
• MRS. POTIPHAR: Indulgent and confident in her pursuit of what she wants, which at this time happens to be Joseph. Will also be cast as a member of the greater ensemble.
• JACOB: Baritone – Aged father of Joseph and his 11 brothers. Strong character actor and may double for Potiphar.
• BUTLER: Tenor or Mezzo – Pharaoh’s right hand. While in jail, Joseph interprets the Butler’s dreams to a positive outcome. Will also be cast as a member of the greater ensemble.
• BAKER: Tenor or Mezzo – Head of Pharaoh’s kitchen. While in jail, Joseph interprets the Baker’s dreams to a less-than-positive outcome. Will also be cast as a member of the greater ensemble.
• JOSEPH’S BROTHERS: Various vocal ranges – Jealous of Joseph being their father’s favorite son. Dancers and singers. Will also double as general ensemble in some scenes.
• WIVES: Female, Various vocal ranges – The wives of Joseph’s 11 brothers. Skilled dancers and singers. Will also double as general ensemble. Also planning to cast a few wives for Jacob- these roles will have less dancing and a lot of choral singing.
• ENSEMBLE: Male and Female, Various Ranges – Actors, singers, and dances serving as Ishmaelites, Egyptians, Canaanites, and other characters within Joseph’s story.

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