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Joseph Character Breakdown:
*Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is an ensemble show, in which everyone is greatly featured!
Narrator: A woman ( Will be played by 3 females). The Narrator tells the story through word and song, guiding the audience through the story of Joseph and his brothers. She needs to be a strong singer and actress who can draw the audience into the saga of Joseph and his brothers, showing what shapes them into the men they were destined to become. (Vocal Range - Low F# to High G)
Jacob: The father of twelve sons, his favourite being Joseph. At times he may appear unfair and shallow, but he is, more importantly, the prophet who recognizes the future and the calling of Joseph, thus saving the House of Israel. Usually doubles as Potiphar. Jacob needs to be a good actor, who can sing and move reasonably well. (Vocal Range - Low A to C)
Joseph: Eleventh son of Jacob., and obviously his father's favorite. 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. (Vocal Range - Low A to High G)
Potiphar: A powerful and rich Egyptian, Potiphar purchases Joseph and puts him to work in his household, where he soon realizes that Joseph is honest, hard-working, and a great addition to his pool of help. When he grows suspicious of Mrs. Potiphar and Joseph, however, he grows angry and has Joseph thrown into prison. He needs to be a strong actor as well as a good singer. (Vocal Range - D to B)
Mrs. Potiphar: Beautiful and scheming, 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.
Baker: One of Pharaoh servants, the Baker is in prison with Joseph who correctly interprets his dreams and predicts that he will be put to death. Strong singer/actor.
Butler: Another of Pharaoh servants, the Butler is also in prison with Joseph who correctly interprets his dreams, 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. Good singer/actor.
Pharaoh: 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. (Vocal Range - Low B to High G#)
Joseph's Eleven Brothers (Casting open to males and females): Although acting usually as a group, they 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. They sing and dance their way through many situations and places. The brothers also double as Egyptians and servants of Potiphar.
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.
Zebulun: Tenth son of Jacob.
Benjamin: Twelfth son of Jacob. Joseph accuses him of stealing the golden cup.
Ishmaelites: Men of the desert, they buy Joseph as a slave, take him to Egypt, and sell him to Potiphar.
The Wives: The wives of Jacob. The actresses playing the wives also double as Egyptians and servants of Potiphar.
Adult chorus
Children's chorus
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