Fort Wayne Civic Theatre Announces JOSEPH Auditions Held 1/3/2010, Runs 3/5-21/2010

Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lyrics by Tim Rice

Director/Choreographer, Doug King, a Fort Wayne Civic Theatre native who performed in the Donny Osmond company of JOSEPH, and Musical Director, Eunice Wadewitz, seek a cast of 30, 14 women and 16 men, ages 15 & up with the ability to sing, dance and act.

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is a musical representation of Joseph from the Old Testament. Scorned for his flamboyant coat, a gift from his doting father, Joseph is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers.
He is enlisted to interpret the Pharaoh's dreams and emerges from Egyptian slavery to become the Pharaoh's right-hand man. He eventually determines the fate of his brothers after they beg him to spare their lives.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's music and Tim Rice's lyrics appeal to the adolescent in all of us. According to the New York Daily News, "...Webber and...Rice's Joseph is an exuberant revel, much like a fairy tale seen through a Barnum and Bailey filter." This production is a favorite among audiences everywhere.

AUDITIONS: Auditions will be held at the Arts United Center building on Sunday, January 3rd from 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm. with possible call-backs on Monday, January 4th from 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm. Please call 422-8641 Ext. 226 to sign up to audition. Enter from the back of the A.U.C. to check in. All people auditioning should arrive no later than 6:00 pm and be prepared to dance first. Those auditioning should be prepared to perform a song (16 bars) and provide sheet music in the proper key for the pianist. Everyone should be prepared to dance and sing at the initial audition. Be prepared to stay the entire times listed above.

REHEARSALS: Starting on Monday, January 18th, rehearsals will be held Monday through Friday, 7:00 to 10:30 pm at the Arts United Center.

PERFORMANCES: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT performances run March 5th-21st, 2010 with one IN THE WINGS performance on Thursday, March 11th at 7:30 pm. This musical will be performed at the Arts United Center with Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening performances and Saturday and Sunday matinees (including Wednesday put-in-rehearsal for the children choirs). NOTE: A water-based haze mist will be used in the show.

CHARACTERS:
Joseph: Tenor
Narrator: Mezzo/Alto (Belter preferred)
11 Brothers: A variety of songs and vocal ranges. Must be able to sing, dance and act.
Several featured vocal solos.
Pharaoh: Baritone (Elvis)
11 Wives: Integrated throughout the production with some featured vocal/dance solos.
Potiphar's Wife: Dancer
Jacob/Potiphar: Baritone
Guards/Understudies: 2 men/2 women
Apache Dancers: 1 man/1 woman

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