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AUDITION PACKET
St. David’s Youth Choir presents
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
April 19th, 20th, 21st 2013
Auditions will be held Sunday October 28th
12:30p.m.-3:00p.m., 3:30p.m.-4:30p.m.
To sign up for an audition please go to the following link: http://doodle.com/sw5zf3q78k3sw8g9
For more information please contact:
Artistic Director: Nicole Gerenyi at [email protected] Music Director: Elaine Sonnenberg at [email protected]
Thank you for joining the St. David’s 2013 production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Our presentation will be at St. David’s church on Friday April 19th at 7:30p.m., Saturday April 20th at 7:30p.m., and Sunday April 21st at 3:00p.m.
Auditions will be Sunday, October 28th from 12:30-3:00p.m. and 3:30-4:30p.m.. You will be required to sing a song based on the parts for which you would like to audition. Everyone who auditions will get a part in the production. Auditions will allow us to find the best place for you.
Please let us know if you have any questions or need help. We look forward to a fun and exciting experience!
Nicole Gerenyi Artistic Director [email protected] Elaine Sonnenberg Music Director [email protected] Cell: 419.980.0035
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Characters:
NARRATOR(S) - Soprano. They are not of the time or place of the action. The Narrator(s) tells the story through word and song, guiding the audience through the story. Does need to move/dance well. JOSEPH – Tenor. The main character of the musical (see synopsis of show). Must be able to dance or move well. JOSEPH'S ELEVEN BROTHERS - Although acting usually as a group, they each have their own different personalities, talents, and flaws. They sing and dance their way through many situations and places. REUBEN - Baritone/tenor, the eldest son of Jacob, Solo - Those Canaan Days, parody of French ballad SIMEON - Baritone, the second son LEVI - Third son JUDAH - Tenor, the fourth son, Solo - Benjamin Calypso, Reggae style DAN - Fifth son NAPHTALI - Sixth son GAD - Seventh son ASHER - Eighth son ISSACHAR - Ninth son ZEBULON - Tenth son BENJAMIN - Twelfth son THE WIVES (Female Ensemble) - The wives to the brothers, play other various roles, although usually performing with the Brothers, the wives have a large amount of singing and dancing stage time. JACOB – Baritone. Father of twelve sons, Jacob definitely favors Joseph. PHARAOH - Baritone, the most powerful man in Egypt. In most productions, Pharaoh is portrayed as an Elvis Presley-style figure, lot of hip action. Possible double casting as a brother or ensemble member. POTIPHAR – He is a powerful and rich Egyptian who puts Joseph in jail. MRS. POTIPHAR - Beautiful and scheming, sassy dancer (may be played by one of the wives) BAKER - Tenor. One of Pharaoh servants, (may be played by one of the brothers) BUTLER – Tenor. Another of Pharaoh servants, (may be played by one of the brothers) THE YOUTH CHORUS - Will appear in several numbers, singing and dancing Audition Materials: (Music is included in this Packet)
NARRATOR(S) - Pharaoh’s Song, Jacob and Sons JOSEPH – Close Every Door, Any Dream Will Do JOSEPH'S ELEVEN BROTHERS/BAKER/BUTLER/POTIPHAR/JACOB– One More Angel in Heaven, Those Canaan Days, OR Benjamin’s Calypso THE WIVES (Female Ensemble)/ THE YOUTH CHORUS/MRS. POTIPHAR – Any Dream Will Do OR Song/Hymn of your choice
PHARAOH – Stone the Crows
Audition and Performance Expectations
1. Be prepared and responsible: -‐ Do your best to memorize your audition piece so you can focus on other
aspects of performance: eye contact, presence, and connection with the audience and song.
-‐ Know the time commitment the show expects, and make sure you can commit that time.
-‐ Look over the material we will be rehearsing that week, especially if you have a featured role within that section of show.
2. Be respectful: -‐ This includes your peers, directors, and parent volunteers. -‐ Of the time everyone is putting in to make the show a success. -‐ With your actions and language.
3. Be positive: -‐ You have chosen to be a part of this show; we expect that you will do
your best to have an optimistic and encouraging attitude throughout the process.
