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Seeking strong singer and actors ages 7 – 18 year old.

Please prepare a 1 minute musical theatre style song.  Please use an accompaniment track, without vocals. There will be a speaker connection for phones and mp3 players. Please have music cued up to where your singing will begin.

Auditions: March 10th from 6-9pm & March 11th from 11am-3pm

Callbacks: March 13th 6:00-9:00 (specific times will be given for different roles)

Click here to reserve an audition slot.

For: Ages 7-18

Rehearsals Begin: April 10th

Rehearsals: Monday & Thursdays 6-9 Sundays 3-6

Show Dates: June 15th -18th

Show Location: The Sorg Opera House

Directed by: Rodney Neal

Narrators – Characters not of the time or place of the action. The Narrators tells the story through word and song, guiding the audience gently through the story of Joseph and his brothers, usually gives meaning to the story with their words.

Joseph – Eleventh son of Jacob. 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, but he still forgives his brothers and brings his family to Egypt to partake of the bounty he has accumulated there.

Jacob – The father of twelve sons, his favorite being Joseph.

Joseph’s Brothers – Each have their own different personalities, talents, and flaws. As a group they sell Joseph into slavery, but as individuals they deal with the following years and how they can make amends.

– Reuben – Eldest son of Jacob. Takes the lead on “One More Angel in Heaven.”

– Simeon – Second son of Jacob. Takes the lead on “Those Canaan Days.”

– Levi – Third son of Jacob.

– Judah – Fourth son of Jacob. Takes the lead on “Benjamin Calypso.”

– Dan – Fifth son of Jacob.

– Naphtali – Sixth son of Jacob.

– Gad – Seventh son of Jacob.

– Asher – Eighth son of Jacob.

– Issachar – Ninth son of Jacob.

– Zebulon – Tenth son of Jacob.

– Benjamin – Youngest son of Jacob. Joseph accuses him of stealing the golden cup.

Potiphar – A powerful and rich Egyptian, Potiphar purchases Joseph and puts him to work in his household.

Mrs. Potiphar – Beautiful but evil, Mrs. Potiphar tries to seduce Joseph but is unsuccessful.

Baker – One of Pharaoh’s servants, the Baker is in prison with Joseph who correctly interprets his dreams and predicts that he will be put to death.

Butler – Another of Pharaoh’s servants, the Butler is also in prison with Joseph who also correctly interprets his dreams, this time that he will be released and taken back into Pharaoh’s household. It is the Butler who tells Pharaoh about Joseph and his uncanny ability with dreams.

Pharaoh – The most powerful man in Egypt, Pharaoh, an Elvis Presley-style figure, is considered a god on earth. When Joseph interprets his dreams, he promotes him to one of the highest positions in his government.

The 11 wives of Joseph’s 11 brothers. Skilled dancers and singers.

Chorus

Children’s Choir
Location
Rise Up Performing Arts
228 Court St
Hamilton, OH 45011