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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Equity Principal Actors - Asolo Repertory Theatre Auditions

Posted November 5, 2024
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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR - Asolo Repertory Theatre

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR - Submit for NYC Appointment

Asolo Repertory Theatre | Sarasota, FL

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep
$1100 weekly minimum (LORT B)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (See breakdown). Asolo Repertory Theatre is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.

SUBMISSION

INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit your headshot and resume at:
https://forms.gle/vtJtexgBxGcgTiCB9.

Deadline: 11/18/2024

PERSONNEL

Artistic Director: Peter Rothstein
Director and Choreographer: Josh Rhodes
Musical Director: Jenny Kim-Godfrey
Music: Andrew Lloyd Weber
Lyrics: Tim Rice
Casting Director: Geoff Josselson, CSA

OTHER DATES

Audition Date: Week of Nov 18, 2024
Rehearsal Start Date: April 8th, 2025
Opening Date: May 17th, 2025
Closing Date: June 29th, 2025

OTHER

Location: Sarasota, FL
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.
Notice: Submission

BREAKDOWN

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

SEEKING:

[JESUS] THIS ROLE IS CAST. He/him, 30s, any race/ethnicity. Leader of the twelve Apostles, a man called the Son of God and the King of the Jews. Strong Rock Tenor.

[JUDAS] THIS ROLE IS CAST. He/him, 30s, any race/ethnicity. Arguably the antagonist of the show. One of the twelve apostles of Jesus concerned for the poor and the consequences of Jesus' fame. Strong Rock Tenor.

[MARY MAGDALENE] She/her, 30s, any race/ethnicity. A female follower of Jesus who finds herself falling in love with him. She is a vital part of his team. Strong, smart and earthy. Shows grace, diplomacy, strength and compassion. Mezzo Belter.

[PILATE] He/him, 30s to 40s any race/ethnicity. Governor of Judea who foresees the events of Jesus' crucifixion in a dream. Sympathetic to Jesus’ plight, he tries to resist the worst until he finds it impossible to solve. May double in ensemble numbers; movement ability a plus. Rock Baritone.

[SIMON] He/him, 20s/30s, any race/ethnicity. One of Jesus' twelve apostles; urges Jesus to lead his followers into battle against the Romans. A high energy, bold and cocky speaker who can brilliantly rally the crowds. Dance/Movement a plus. May understudy Judas. High Rock Tenor/Baritone.

[CAIAPHAS] He/him, late 30s-50s, any race/ethnicity. High priest who sees Jesus as a threat to the nation and his position. Powerful, he commands the room with his voice and presence. May double in ensemble numbers; movement ability a plus. Low Bass with rock Top.

[ANNAS] She/her or they/them, 20s-40s, any race/ethnicity. Fellow priest at the side of Caiaphas who is persuaded into seeing Jesus as a threat. May double in ensemble numbers; movement ability a plus. Rock Alto/Mezzo.

[PETER] THIS ROLE IS CAST. he/him, 30s, male-presenting, any race/ethnicity. One of Jesus' twelve apostles; denies Jesus three times upon the night of Jesus' arrest to save himself. Tenor.

[KING HEROD] THIS ROLE IS CAST. any gender, 30s-50s, any race/ethnicity. The King of Galilee; Jesus is brought to him for judgment after first being taken to Pilate. May double in ensemble numbers; movement ability a plus. (Male) High Baritone.

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