The CM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER is holding Main Stage auditions for JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT on Friday, February 9 at 7PM, and Sunday, February 11 at 11AM. Callbacks will be by invitation only.
Please prepare a 16 – 32 bar cut of a musical theatre song either from the show or in a similar style. An accompanist will be provided. A dance audition will follow vocal auditions for those asked to stay. Please wear footwear you are comfortable dancing in.
Performance dates are below. Please bring possible rehearsal and/or performance conflicts to the auditions. The CM Performing Arts Center is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in the casting and encourages actors of diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups to audition. Video submissions will be accepted if you are unable to make either audition date. Please send a video submission along with headshot and resume to
Matt@cmpac.com by Sunday, February 11.
*Please note that the role of The Narrator has been cast*
PRODUCTION TEAM:
Director/Choreographer – ROCHELLE MARTIN-VECCHIO
Music Director – MATTHEW W. SURICO
PERFORMANCE DATES:
SATURDAY, MARCH 16 8:00 PM
SUNDAY, MARCH 17 2:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 2:00 PM
FRIDAY, MARCH 22 8:00 PM
SATURDAY, MARCH 23 8:00 PM
SUNDAY, MARCH 24 2:00 PM
FRIDAY, APRIL 5 8:00 PM
SATURDAY, APRIL 6 8:00 PM
PLOT:
“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 a main character Narrator, 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.”
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
Joseph. Vocal Range – Low A to High G
– Joseph is the male lead. He needs to be able to mature from ~18 to 40ish over the course of the show. Joseph begins as a cocky teenager who, through dealing with life’s adversities, becomes a humble man and a true leader. He needs to be a strong singer and actor.
Jacob. Vocal Range – Low A to C
– Jacob is the father of Joseph and his 11 brothers. He clearly favors Joseph as the first son of his favorite wife, unwittingly causing the friction that exists between Joseph and his brothers. Jacob needs to be a good actor, who can sing and move reasonably well. He will also be a part of the men’s chorus.
Joseph’s brothers (Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Napthali, Issachar, Asher, Dan, Zebulon, Gad, Benjamin & Judah) (Stage ages 16 and up).
– Joseph’s 11 brothers, who were born of 4 different mothers (two wives and two handmaidens), are jealous of Joseph and the fact that he is clearly their father’s favorite son. As brothers they band together and gang up on Joseph to get rid of him thinking it will make their lives better. Some brothers may double as other male roles. All need to be strong singers, as well as good dancers and actors.
– Reuben – sings “One More Angel in Heaven” – (Vocal Range – Low B to High F)
– Simeon – sings “Those Canaan Days” – (Vocal Range – C to High Eb)
– Judah – sings “Benjamin Calypso” – (Vocal Range – F to High F)
Pharaoh. Vocal Range – Low B to High G#
– Pharaoh is the leader of Egypt and a very self-important man. He sings an Elvis-style song, “Song of the King” and is very comfortable having adoring fans. He needs to be a strong singer and actor and a good dancer/mover. He may double as a brother.
Potiphar. Vocal Range D to B
– Potiphar is a wealthy, self-indulgent man. He needs to be a strong actor as well as a good singer. He may double as a brother.
Mrs. Potiphar
Mrs. Potiphar is an indulgent woman who likes to get her own way, and thinks first and foremost about her own personal gratification. She needs to be a confident mover/dancer, who is comfortable moving in a seductive manner. She will also be a part of the women’s chorus.
Butler and Baker.
– The Butler and the Baker both work for the Pharaoh. They need be good singers and may double as two of the brothers.
Women’s ensemble.
– Performers of varying age, size and ethnicity for the roles of wives, mothers, handmaidens, featured dancers and chorus.
Children’s Ensemble.
– Featured singing chorus of boys and girls who are an integral part of the storytelling.
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