audition packet & contract · 2017-10-30 · j.t. lambe’ 07 -2018 musical theatre production...

J.T. Lambert’s 2017-2018

Musical Theatre Production

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”

Audition Packet & CONTRACT

Congratulations! You have taken the first step to becoming involved with J.T. Lambert’s 2018

musical theatre production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”. The directors

have put this audition packet together to inform you and your family about the audition,

rehearsal, and performance process as well as to provide you with your audition materials.

Please go home and read through the ENTIRE packet with your parent or guardian AND

complete/ turn in the last page (front and back) to the main office by November 16th.

J.T. Lambert’s Spring Musical Theatre Production for 2018 is “Joseph and the Amazing

Technicolor Dreamcoat”. Our version is the full version of the award-winning Broadway show

and film. There are opportunities for solos and ensemble roles. This is a show that is mainly

sung, so all students auditioning must sing. Dancing will also be requested.

Keep in mind that many will audition, but the directors can only cast so many students in this

production. The more prepared and practiced (and polite) students have better chances to be cast.

Rehearsals will begin in December and will continue until the performances. Rehearsals will

most likely be after school until 5:15pm on Tuesdays, 6pm-8pm on Thursdays and Saturdays

starting in February. Please list ALL conflicts so we can plan accordingly.

If you plan to be involved in other activities that might conflict with rehearsals or performances

(or simply have a busy schedule), please DO NOT audition. We will only cast students that

can attend all scheduled rehearsals and be at each performance. In the event that an

understudy is assigned to you (meaning there is a possibility you may miss a show), the

understudy is guaranteed to perform at least one of the three days, even if you become available.

In order to remain in the cast, you must sustain passing grades in all subjects and positive

behavior. Failure to maintain such records will result in removal from the cast. The directors

will frequently check to make sure grades and discipline are superior with team teachers.

PERFORMANCES ARE: April 27, 28, and 29

If you have any questions, feel free to email the organization or either of the directors:

JTL Spring Production Email at [email protected]

Mr. Brandon Hanks: [email protected] Ms. Jessica Bickel: [email protected]

THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK AT AUDITIONS! -Your Directors



Audition Process

1. READ this audition packet with your parent or guardian in its entirety.

2. SIGN UP to be given an audition time on the Sign-Up Sheet located on the

JTL Musical Theatre Production Notice Board outside the choir room.

3. COMPLETE and TURN IN the audition form/ contract attached to this

packet (it’s the last page) to the main office by November 16.

4. DOWNLOAD audition songs. (Make sure you choose and practice the

correct ones.) *If you cannot download the audition song, please contact us.*

5. After the previous steps have been completed, you will BE ASSIGNED an

Audition Date, which will be posted on the Notice Board.

6. At your AUDITION you are to sing the Audition Song and possibly read

from the script or sing alone. You also may dance, so wear comfy clothing.

**Please bring homework or a book to read during auditions because you will

have extra time.

YOU WILL BE ASSIGNED AN AUDITION DATE.

AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD AFTER SCHOOL FROM 2:30-5:15 ON:

Tuesday, November 28th

Wednesday, November 29th

Thursday, November 30th

Callbacks will be Thursday, November 30th

after school, after the last of the auditions

(you will be contacted).

Audition assignments will be posted November 17th

.

THE FINAL CAST LIST WILL BE POSTED AT THE END OF THE DAY DECEMBER 1st.

***All notices will be posted on the JTL Musical Theatre Production Notice Board

across from the choir room as well our ‘Musical Production’ page

on the JTL website, under ‘Activities’.



Audition Materials

Bring this packet home and to your audition, as these are your audition materials! Practice these

songs available on the JTL website. (If you do not have access to the internet, please contact us.)

Included:

Audition Information

Audition Process Reminders

Character Breakdown (other opportunities not listed available)

Sheet music (for Ensemble, Male Lead and Female Lead)

This sheet music goes with the audition tracks located on the JTL website.

If you are auditioning for a lead, please also learn the ensemble song.

Make sure you practice with your materials and bring them to auditions! Break a leg!

- Your Directors



Audition Information

If you are auditioning for “ENSEMBLE”, practice the following:

*1. “Go, Go, Go Joseph” (3:24-3:51)

If you are auditioning for a male “LEAD”, practice the following:

2. “Close Every Door” (:54-1:27)

If you are auditioning for a female “LEAD”, practice the following:

3. “Jacob and Sons” (:21-:48)

“There are no small parts, just small actors.” - Konstantin Stanislavsky

*There are only a few “lead” roles, along with a TON of minor roles. Do NOT audition

expecting to be cast as a lead role! Plus, if not cast as a lead you will have a chance to be

featured! Exciting stuff!

* Make sure you read the character breakdown to get a better understanding of each role.

Audition Tips:

Practice, Practice, Practice! Look over your material well in advance and practice each

night. You will feel less nervous if you are prepared.

Do not expect to be cast as a lead. You may have acted before, but the directors are

casting students that they feel fit the roles best. You still are awesome, and we may need

your awesomeness to create an awesome ensemble.

Drink water! Did you know the water you drink today won’t hydrate your body

(especially your vocal chords) until at least the next day? Hint hint: Start now.

Get plenty of rest! You need rest to sing your best and to get your head in the game!

Eye contact. You may not realize it, but if you are looking at the floor or your paper the

whole time we may not be looking at you either. Don’t stare us down, but make us

WANT to watch you. You can even glance up at a spot on the wall above us if you are

nervous. Familiarize yourself with the lines and songs so you are able to look up.

Loosen up. If you don’t look nervous, you look more confident. Feel free to move a bit.

Volume. You may be wonderful, but if we can’t hear you we might think you can’t sing

or act from the script comfortably. Project your voice to the back of the room!

Diction. Spit out those words. Make every single word clear, down to every single letter.

Be yourself- stand out. The directors will see TONS of auditions for multiple days. How

can you make your short song and those few lines from the script pop? Personality!

Do your best. If you know your song and are comfortable reading the lines from the

script, then no worries- relax! You will be fine!

*Please note that everyone

needs to learn this song.



Character breakdown

JOSEPH: Male, (High Tenor, Vocal Range Low A to High G). Eleventh son of Jacob and Jacob’s favorite.

Looking for a strong actor with a confident but charming personality. Must move and sing very well.

NARRATOR: Female range, (Soprano with extended mix/belt range, Low F# to High G). The Narrator is

our host, and through word and song guides the audience gently through the story of Joseph and his

brothers. The narrator must be adept at both being the focal point and then “blending” into the scene.

We are looking for an excellent singer that can completely invest in the storytelling aspect.

PHARAOH: Male range, (Baritone, Low B to High G#). Pharaoh is the most powerful man in Egypt, and

considered a god on earth. He is in a strange psychological place and is desperately searching for the

truth in his dreams. The character is in style an homage to Elvis.

POTIPHAR: Male range, (Baritone, Vocal Range D to B). Potiphar is a rich, self-indulgent and

sophisticated Egyptian capitalist who buys Joseph as a slave. Needs to be a strong actor as well as singer.

MRS. POTIPHAR: Female, Strong Dancer. Mrs. Potiphar is an indulgent woman who likes to get her own

way, and thinks first and foremost about her own personal gratification. Also a part of the ensemble.

JACOB: Male, (Baritone, 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.

JOSEPH’S 11 BROTHERS: Male roles, can be female.

(Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin), are jealous

of Joseph being their father’s favorite son, sell him into slavery, and ultimately realize their wrongdoing.

We would like to find actors who are skilled dancers and singers.

Specific Brother Roles:

REUBEN: the oldest, the one who is quickest to lie to Jacob.

SIMEON: the brother who is first to openly admit they created their own misery by selling off Joseph.

JUDAH: the first brother who lays down his life for his youngest brother Benjamin.

BENJAMIN: the youngest, most innocent.

BUTLER & BAKER: Male roles can be female, (Tenor). The Butler and the Baker both work for the

Pharaoh. They are both decent men in precarious situations. They need to be good singers and honest

actors. Double as brothers.

FEMALE ENSEMBLE: Will play multiple roles throughout the show including wives to Jacob and his sons

and citizens of Egypt. They sing and dance throughout the entire show. Looking for energetic singers

who move well. Featured roles and solos will come from the ensemble.

CHILDRENS’ CHORUS: Male and Female, sing and dance along with main characters throughout the

show. May double as other roles.



Ensemble Audition Song 1. Go, Go, Go Joseph from “Joseph”

(Sing TWO times, 3:24-3:51)

(Go back to START

and

REPEAT ONCE)

START



Male Lead Audition Song 2. Close Every Door from “Joseph”

(Second Verse, :54- 1:27 on the track)

START



Female Lead Audition Song 3. Jacob and Sons from “Joseph”

(After 8 measures of intro to :48 )

START



Contract

I AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING IF CAST IN THE SHOW:

I am expected to attend all scheduled rehearsals unless absent from school or

cleared with the directors. This includes providing a written note for an

appointment.

If I have three or more unexcused absences from rehearsal, I know that I will be

removed from the show.

I must maintain passing grades in all subjects. If I fail a subject, I will be put on

“probation” and will have two weeks to bring my grade up to passing. If I have

lines/ solos, an understudy may be cast.

If I do not bring my grades up to passing after two weeks of being put on

probation I will be removed from the cast permanently.

I know that if an understudy is cast, the understudy will be granted performance

rights meaning they are guaranteed to perform in at least one performance in front

of an audience.

I must maintain a good record of discipline and act as a positive role model at all

times by modeling good character and behavior to my peers.

I understand that detentions and suspensions will not be tolerated and may result

in removal from the cast.

If I miss a rehearsal due to a detention, it will count as an unexcused absence.

I am aware that if a severe discipline problem occurs, the directors will meet with

the administrators to determine if the student should be removed from the cast or

other justified actions will be taken.

BY SIGNING THIS CONTRACT, I AGREE TO THE TERMS ABOVE.

Student Signature

Parent/ Guardian Signature



Audition form

Name:

Grade: Team: Homeroom (# and teacher):

I AM available to audition on (check all that apply):

Tuesday, November 28th

Wednesday, November 29th

Thursday, November 30th

Part Auditioning For (Check One*): LEAD ENSEMBLE

*I understand that when trying out for a Lead I will have to sing alone, and that even though I

auditioned for a Lead I may be cast as Ensemble.

Are you available for callbacks on Thursday, November 30th

? NO YES

Do you take dance lessons? NO YES (If yes, how many years?) _______

Do you take voice lessons? NO YES (If yes, how many years?) _______

Special talents or skills:

Other activities I am in/ possible conflicts:

I am available for evening rehearsals, 6pm-8pm, during the week (mainly Thursdays).

YES NO

I am available for Saturday rehearsals (probably 9am-12pm) in February, March & April.

YES NO

My parent(s)/ guardian(s) are interested in assisting with our production.

YES NO

I UNDERSTAND THAT THE DIRECTORS ARE CASTING THE BEST PERSON FOR

THE ROLES IN THE SHOW; THEREFORE I AM WILLING TO ACCEPT ANY PART

REGARDLESS OF WHAT PART I AM AUDITIONING FOR.

Student Signature

I UNDERSTAND THAT I NEED TO HAVE MY OWN TRANSPORTATION FOR

REHEARSALS, AS WE HAVE EVENING AND SATURDAY REHEARSALS.

Student Signature

Parent/ Guardian Email: Phone:

Parent/ Guardian Signature

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