About the project
Andrew Lloyd Webber, music; Tim Rice, lyrics; Marc Robin, exec. artistic prod.; Deidre Goodwin, dir.; Tyler Hanes, choreo.; Ben McNaboe, music supervisor-resident conductor; Joey Abramowicz, casting assoc.; Jamibeth Margolis Casting, casting dir.
Casting Equity actors for roles in "Jesus Christ Superstar." All roles will be understudied.
Production
states: "What’s the buzz? The first musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and
Tim Rice to be produced for the professional stage, 'Jesus Christ
Superstar' has wowed audiences for over 50 years. A timeless work, the
rock opera is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and
universally known series of events but seen through the eyes of Judas
Iscariot. Loosely based on the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John,
Superstar follows the last week of Jesus Christ’s life. The story told
entirely through song, explores the personal relationships and struggles
between Jesus, Judas, Mary Magdalene, his disciples, his followers, and
the Roman Empire. The iconic 1970s rock score contains such well-known
numbers as 'Superstar,' 'I Don’t Know How to Love Him' and
'Gethsemane.'"
Dates & Locations
Rehearsals begin Jan. 23, 2025; runs Feb. 14-March 9 in Lancaster, PA.
Compensation & Contract
Key Details
- Oct 11, 2024: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM EDT
Room
412 (Holding Room); Room 414 (Audition Room). EPA Procedures are in
effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided. Sing a
brief song of your own selection in the style of the show; something
that demonstrates an understanding of the heavy rock vocal demands of
this piece and showcases musicality. If you have a particularly extended
range (high or low), bring it. An accompanist will be provided. Provide
clean and clear sheet music in the correct key. Bring two copies of
your photo and resume, stapled together.
Equity’s contracts
prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages
all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity
designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity
encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages,
as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Additional Materials
JESUS:
Male Identifying. Rock Tenor. Leader of the twelve Apostles, a man
called the "Son of God" and the "King of the Jews". 20s – 30s.
JUDAS:
Male Identifying. Rock/Soul Tenor. The antagonist of the show. One of
the twelve apostles of Jesus. He is concerned fame is diluting Jesus’s
message and mission. 20s – 30s.
MARY MAGDALENE: Female
Identifying. Striking presence. Belter. A female follower of Jesus who
finds herself falling in love with him. The role requires an actress
that can show grace, stability, weakness and compassion. 20s – 30s.
PILATE:
Any gender. Rock Baritone. Governor of Judea who foresees the events of
Jesus' crucifixion from beginning to aftermath in a dream and finds
themself being presented with that very situation. 30s - 40s.
KING
HEROD: Any gender. High Baritone. The King of Galilee; Jesus is brought
to them for judgment after first being taken to Pilate. Larger than
life 30s - 40s.
PETER: Male identifying. Tenor. One of Jesus'
twelve apostles; denies Jesus three times upon the night of Jesus'
arrest to save himself. 20s – 30s.
SIMON: Male identifying. High
Baritone. One of Jesus' twelve apostles; urges Jesus to lead his
followers into battle against the Romans. 20s – 30s.
CAIAPHAS: Male identifying. Low Bass with Rocky Top. High priest who sees Jesus as a threat to the nation. 30s - 40s.
ANNAS:
Male identifying. High Baritone. Fellow priest at the side of Caiaphas
who is persuaded by Caiaphas into seeing Jesus as a threat. 20s – 30s.
All roles will be understudied.
