AUDITION INFO

  Saturday, February 7-9, 2025
 
  • Auditions will be held on Friday, February 7, 2025 for the children’s choir, divided into two sessions. Please see “Auditions Sessions” for information about which age groups are assigned to each session.
  • Auditions will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, for all adult characters and the adult ensemble, divided into two sessions. Please see “Auditions Sessions” for information about which roles are assigned to each session.
  • Callback auditions will be held on Sunday, February 9, 2025, for various roles, as necessary. If auditioning for a principal role, please keep this date/time open in addition to your initial audition date/time.
  • This is an in-person audition. For the safety of all, wearing a mask is allowed if desired.
  • Parts of this audition may be recorded solely for the purpose of review when making casting decisions and will not be shared with anyone outside the audition team or used for any other purpose.
  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to sign in. Please complete the online audition form in advance so you will not need to do this at your audition.
  • It is only necessary to come to one audition session. You will be considered for all roles in which you are interested even if they are not auditioning at the time you come. Please come for the audition session that corresponds to the role in which you are most interested.
  • Those receiving a callback audition will be notified during the evening of February 8, 2025. Not receiving a callback audition does not necessarily mean you will not be cast.
  • If cast, you will receive a phone call within 2 days of the completion of the callback auditions. If you are not cast, an email will be sent.

AUDITION NOTES

The following applies to all auditions on Friday and Saturday:

  • All auditions include a vocal and dance audition.
  • All those auditioning should prepare, in advance, a vocal piece to sing, not longer than one minute in length. Please provide your own music, karaoke version, by means of a bluetooth-enabled device, such as a smart phone. This prepared piece cannot be a piece from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Your selection should highlight your vocal strength as it pertains to the role(s) for which you are auditioning.
  • Those auditioning for Pharaoh should prepare an Elvis impersonation vocal piece in addition to their other prepared vocal piece.
  • Those auditioning are asked to wear comfortable clothing and shoes that allow for movement for the dance portion of the audition.
  • Those auditioning for the “Apache Dancer” will be taught a different dance audition as a featured dancer.
  • Some that are auditioning may also be asked to perform music selections from the show as part of their audition. Not being asked to do these things as part of your audition does not necessarily indicate that you will not be cast.
  • All should be prepared to stay for the entire session time, but only need to come to one audition session. Please come to the audition session for the character for which you are most interested.
  • Some of those auditioning may be asked to return for a callback audition in the afternoon of Sunday, February 9, 2025. Not receiving a callback audition does not necessarily mean you will not be cast.
  • For questions or conflicts, contact vaughanja10@gmail.com

AUDITION SESSIONS

  • Auditions will be held on Friday, February 7, 2025 from 6:00-7:30pm for the children’s choir, school age: kindergarten through 4th grade and on Friday, February 7, 2025 from 7:30-9:00pm for the children’s choir, school age: 5th grade through 8th grade. Those 14 years of age and up may be considered for a Brother or Wife and should attend the adult audition sessions instead on Saturday, February 8, 2025, if they are interested in one of those roles.

 

  • Auditions will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 9:00am-12:00pm for the roles of Joseph, Jacob, Joseph’s Brothers, Potiphar, and Pharaoh. Those auditioning for Pharaoh should prepare an Elvis impersonation vocal piece in addition to their other prepared vocal piece.

 

  • Auditions will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 1:00-4:00pm for the roles of Narrator, the Wives, Mrs. Potiphar, and the “Apache Dancer”. Those auditioning for the “Apache Dancer” will be taught a different dance audition as a featured dancer.

 

  • Callback auditions for principal roles will be held, as needed, on Sunday, February 9, 2025, from 1:00-4:00pm. If auditioning for a principal role, please keep this date and time open in case you are needed.

Those auditioning only need to attend one initial audition session. Those auditioning for principal roles will be considered for supporting and ensemble roles as well without needing to be present for other audition sessions. If you have questions please email the director, Jennifer Vaughan. vaughanja10@gmail.com.

REHEARSALS

Rehearsals will begin in February, including the sing through, scheduled for Sunday, February 16, 2025, from 2:00-6:00pm at Covenant Presbyterian Church Gym in Staunton.

Alternative locations may be used for rehearsals when there are dress rehearsals and/or performances for other shows at ShenanArts. Cast and crew will be notified of location changes in advance.

  • Please come prepared to begin at the designated rehearsal time.
  • Not everyone may be called to every rehearsal.

February Rehearsals

  • Monday, February 17, 2025, 6:00-9:00pm
  • Sunday, February 23, 2025, 2:00-6:00pm
  • Monday, February 24, 2025, 6:00-9:00pm
  • All rehearsals listed above will be at Covenant Presbyterian Church Gym in Staunton.

Starting on March 2, 2025, rehearsals will be three times a week, Monday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons, until early April 2025. Weeknight rehearsal times will be 6:00-9:00pm and Sunday rehearsal times will be 2:00-6:00pm, unless otherwise noted in advance.

In early April 2025, a fourth rehearsal per week will be added on Tuesday nights from 6:00-9:00pm.

There will be no rehearsal on Sunday, April 20, 2025 in observance of Easter.

Tech week: All actors must be present.

Tech week begins Sunday, May 4, 2025, with a double tech rehearsal from 1:00-10:00pm. There will be two runs of the show finalizing technical aspects, with a break between for a meal. Rehearsals for the rest of the week (May 5-8, 2025) will be full dress rehearsals with the run starting at 7:00pm. Call times will begin at 5:30pm. The run should finish around 10:00pm.

PERFORMANCES

May 9-11 and 16-18, 2025

  • Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:00pm with call times beginning at 5:30pm.
  • Sunday performances begin at 3:00pm with call times beginning at 1:30pm.
  • There will be a brush-up rehearsal during the week between the two weekends of the show.

There is a possibility of school performances for this production during the day on Thursday, May 15, 2025. If cast, please make arrangements to be available this day. If there are school performances, they will serve as the brush-up rehearsal and no additional rehearsal between the two performance weekends will be scheduled.

If ticket sales warrant, additional performances may be added for Thursday evenings and/or Saturday matinees. If cast, please keep these days open to be available.

Strike is following the final show and is mandatory for all cast and crew.

AUDITIONS

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Performance Dates:  May 9-11 and 16-18

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Directed by Jennifer Vaughan

 

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.”

 

With a multi-generational cast, this show is a joyful journey cerebrating the enduring power of faith, perseverance, hope, and dreams.

 

This show may require some minimal stage combat and some minimal physical contact for certain roles.

CHARACTERS

  • NARRATOR – Soprano with a strong rock singing voice (high belt to E full range Mezzo) who is strong on comedy and moves well. The guide through the story. Tenor vocalist if played by a male performer.

 

  • JOSEPH – Tenor. The eleventh son of Jacob. Obviously his father's favorite, Joseph, early on, shows a talent for interpreting dreams and telling the future. This gets him into trouble with his brothers when he predicts his future will include ruling over the other eleven. However, it saves his life, when in Egypt, he correctly interprets Pharaoh's dreams. In the end, he has risen to a great position of power, but he still forgives his brothers and brings his family to Egypt to partake of the bounty he has accumulated there.

 

  • JACOB – JOSEPH’s father. An actor in his 50’s/60’s with a baritone voice. (May double as POTIPHAR)

 

  • JOSEPH'S BROTHERS – Eleven brothers with strong singing voices (mixed ranges), the ability to dance, and contrasting body types and ethnicities. Requires featured solo brothers for Country and Western style in "One More Angel in Heaven," Jacques Brel/Maurice Chevalier style for "Canaan Days," Harry Belafonte style in "Benjamin Calypso”, two brothers to double the BUTLER and BAKER, and a strong dancer with partnering ability (Adagio) in "The Apache."
    • REUBEN
    • SIMEON
    • LEVI
    • NAPHTALI
    • ISSACHAR
    • ASHER
    • DAN
    • ZEBULON
    • GAD
    • BENJAMIN
    • JUDAH

 

  • POTIPHAR – A powerful and rich Egyptian. Jacob works in his household. A Noel Coward type character. Baritone. (May double as JACOB).

 

  • MRS. POTIPHAR – Alto/Mezzo. Beautiful and scheming. (Can be a cameo or may double as a WIFE.)

 

  • BUTLER – Tenor/Baritone, played by a BROTHER. Character role with a look that contrasts with the BAKER.

 

  • BAKER – Tenor/Baritone, played by a BROTHER. Character role with a look that contrasts with the BUTLER.

 

  • PHAROAH – Good actor/singer with Tenor/Baritone range.  Elvis Presley impersonator type who moves well. (Can be a cameo or may double as a BROTHER). Those auditioning for Pharaoh should prepare an Elvis impersonation vocal piece in addition to their other prepared vocal piece.

 

ENSEMBLE:

CHORUS – Sopranos (to High C), Mixed male ranges (Low A to High A, Basses down to E), made up of, primarily, BROTHERS and WIVES. Minimum of 11 to play the WIVES of JOSEPH'S BROTHERS, including a strong female dancer with partnering ability (Adagio) in "The Apache.” Those auditioning for the “Apache Dancer” will be taught a different dance audition as a featured dancer.

CHILDREN'S CHOIR — A range of school age children: Kindergarten-8th Grade. (Those 14 years of age and up may be considered for a Brother or Wife and should attend the adult audition sessions instead on Saturday, February 8, 2025, if they are interested in one of those roles.)

PRODUCTION TEAM

  • Director: Jennifer Vaughan
  • Producer: David Puckett
  • Production Assistant: Kyle LeGore
  • Stage Managers: Brandon Cline-Taskey and Grace Clem
  • Music Directors: Dr. Renee Huff and Kyle LeGore
  • Choreography Team: Robin Cempe (Lead), Dixie Daniel, Hailey Johnson, and Bekah Trumbo
  • Intimacy Choreographer: Haley Roberts
  • Fight Choreographer: Larry Friedland
  • Costume Design Team: Barbara Ferguson (Lead), Susan Vass, Terry Southerington, Lisa Seymour, and Rachel Green
  • Sound Team: Rod Pierce and Mike Conner
  • Makeup: Rachel Green
  • Props: Grace Clem
  • Set Design and Realization Team: Jennifer Vaughan (Lead), Erin Smith, Quincy Clayton, Nikki Clayton, Anne McInnis, and Mike Conner
  • Set Construction Team: Mike Conner (Lead), Rod Pierce, Shane Eppard, and Jennifer Vaughan