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JESUSCHRISTSUPERSTAR2018Teatru Astra, Victoria, Gozo

Auditiondates: AuditionCall-backdate: 12 November8 October (Teatru Astra), 10 October(Catholic Institute) PerformanceDates: 24&25 March2018

DirectorMusical DirectorRehearsal Director

Hugh Wooldridge (www.hughwooldridge.com)Sigmund MifsudCathy Lawlor

Pleasenote:JesusChristSuperstar isacompanypiecewithmostof theactorson-stagemostof the time. Onceanyconflictshave been given and agreed in advance, attendance at rehearsals and punctuality (turning up on time) aremandatory.Ifyouareunabletobepunctual,pleasedonotapplyforthisproductionorattenditsauditions.

TheCharacters:JesusMary Judas/Apostle1Peter/Apostle2SimonPeter/Apostle3Apostle4Apostle5 alsounderstudyHerodApostle6 alsounderstudyAnnasandFirstPriestApostle7 alsounderstudyCaiphasApostle8 alsounderstudyPilateApostle9 alsounderstudyJesusApostle10 alsounderstudyJudasApostle11 alsounderstudyPeterApostle12 alsounderstudySimonPeterPilateHerodCaiaphasAnnasPriest3MaidByTheFire understudyMaryx6Herod'sGirls girldancersx6RomanSoldiers non-singingrolesx6MaleEnsemblex8FemaleEnsemble

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CharacterBreakdown:Pleasenote:ThisproductionofJesusChristSuperstar,liketheoriginalstoryitportrays,istobemulti-ethnic–allraces,creedsandcoloursarewelcometoauditionforallroles. Theagesareforguidepurposesonly.Jesus(28–38)Ahighlyexperiencedrock-bari/tenor;charismaticAuditionRequirements:• Gethsemane• Anymusicaltheatre/rock/popsongthatyoufeelsuitsthecharacterJudas(22–32)Ahighlyexperiencedrock-tenor;charismaticAuditionRequirements:• HeavenOnTheirMinds• Anymusicaltheatre/rock/popsongthatyoufeelsuitsthecharacterMary(22–30)AfemalefollowerofJesuswhofallsinloveforthefirsttime,havinghadmanyloversinthepast;hopeful,fragile,street-wiseAuditionRequirements:• IDon’tKnowHowToLoveHim• Anymusicaltheatre/rock/popsongthatyoufeelsuitsthecharacterMarysingswithapop/musicaltheatrevoice.Itisessentialthatthisroleissungpreciselyasthecomposerwroteitandnotasacollectionof‘pop’songsbyapopdiva.However,inthemiddle8ofIDon’tKnowHowToLoveHimandattheendofEverything’sAlright,individuality(andtheabilitytoriff)isencouragedRange:F3–E♭5(alto/mezzo-soprano)SimonPeter(18–28)OneofJesus’twelvedisciples;anenthusiasticsupporter,reckless,extremeandheadstrongAuditionRequirements:• SimonZealotes(bars41–65)• Anymusicaltheatre/rock/popsongthatyoufeelsuitsthecharacterRock-tenorwithverystrongdancingskillsRange:G3-B4(rocktenor)Peter(22–30)OneofJesus’twelvedisciples;loyal,hisright-handmanAuditionRequirements:• CouldWeStartAgainPlease?(bars13–19)• Peter’sDenial• Anymusicaltheatre/rock/popsongthatyoufeelsuitsthecharacter Stronglegit(musicaltheatre)andpopvoicerequiredRange:A2–G4(baritone)

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Caiaphas(30–65)HighPriestofthePharisees;powerfulanddeviousAuditionRequirements:• ThisJesusMustDie(especiallyopeningAhGentlemen)• AnylegitmusicaltheatresongforBass/BaritonethatyoufeelsuitsthecharacterNote:Thischaracteristhevillainofthepiece;apartfromagreat,rich,voice,heshouldideallymovewell.Thischaractercouldbecastwithanoperasingerwithfirst-classdictionandtheabilitytomoveRange:C♯2–F4(bass/bass-baritone)Annas(25–35)Caiaphas’right-handman;withelementsofcomedyAuditionRequirements:• ThisJesusMustDie(bars36–51;singallpartsinsamehighoctave)• Anymusicaltheatre/rock/popsongthatshowscomicabilityRange:G2–D5(hightenor/countertenor)–notethisrangePriest3(25–35)Caiaphas’left-handman;withelementsofcomedyAuditionRequirements:• ThisJesusMustDie(bars36–51)• Anymusicaltheatre/rock/popsongthatshowscomicabilityPilate(35–45)TheGovernorofJudea;distinguished,upper-class,authoritative.AverystrongactingroleAuditionRequirements:• Pilate’sDream• Anymusicaltheatre/rock/popsongthatyoufeelsuitsthecharacterAstrongsingerwithabeautifulvoice;andagreatpresence.Pilateneedsamanicqualityinthe39Lashes.AverystrongandexperiencedandcharismaticactorrequiredRange:A2–B4(Highbaritone/lowtenor)Herod(25–45)KingofGalileeAuditionRequirements:• Herod’sSong• Anymusicaltheatre/rock/popsongthatyoufeelsuitsthecharacterMustsinganddancewellbutmostlysomeonewhocanentertainandcanselltheHerodSongtotheaudience.Thismightsuitanentertainerorvaudevilleartist.Herodhastheabilitytobesmoothandcharmingonemomentthenwaspishandvituperativethenext.Averystrongandexperiencedactorwhodanceswellisrequired.MusthaveagreatsenseofhumourRange:C♯3–G4(Highbaritone/lowtenor)9MaleApostles(22–60)Jesus’disciples,hisfollowers;theseordinarymenarethebackboneofthisproductionNote:EachApostleunderstudiesoneofthemainroles(seeabove).Pleasealsopreparematerialforthecharacteryouwouldliketounderstudy

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9MaleApostles(22–60)(continued)AuditionRequirements:• Anymusicaltheatre/rock/popsongthatyoufeelsuitsthecharacter• Presentashort1minutespokenmonologue,poemorjokeTheapostlesareordinarymenwhogetovertakenbyevents.Shouldbestrongmalesingerswhoareabletomove(simpledance).Mustbegoodactors.Musthaveagreatsenseofhumour

6Herod’sGirls/Soul Girls -Dancers(19–26)Veryexperiencedmusicaltheatre/danceperformersJazzandcontemporarydancetoaveryhighstandardMustalsobeabletosingShouldbecomfortableappearinginbikinis/bathingsuitsforHerod’sSongSuperstar,SimonZealotes,andTheEncorearehigh-energydancenumbers

6RomanGuards(19–35)6actorstoplayRomanGuards.Thesearesimilartocontemporarysoldiers–fit,athleticyoungmen.Oneshouldfeelcomfortablestrippedtothewaistforthe39LashesNon-singingroles

6MaleEnsembleShouldbeverystrongall-rounderswithgoodsinging,actingandmovementabilitySolosinginglinestobeallocatedinrehearsalsAuditionRequirements:• Anymusicaltheatre/rock/popsongthatyoufeelsuitsthecharacter• Presentashort1minutespokenmonologue,poemorjoke

8FemaleEnsembleShouldbeverystrongall-rounderswithgoodsinging,actingandmovementabilitySolosinginglinestobeallocatedinrehearsalsAuditionRequirements:• Anymusicaltheatre/rock/popsongthatyoufeelsuitsthecharacter• Presentashort1minutespokenmonologue,poemorjoke

GENERALAUDITIONS’INFORMATIONSINGINGAUDITIONSApianistwillbeprovidedforallauditions.YoumaybringyourownaccompanistshouldyouwishThoseauditioningforEnsemblerolesmayuseaprofessional-qualitybackingtrackAllauditionstobeperformedfrommemory–nomusicorscriptstobeheld,please

ACTINGAUDITIONSThoseauditioningforthemainrolesmaybeaskedtoworkwiththecreativeteamontheirauditionpieces–changeoftempi,characterizationetc.Allshouldresearchandbefamiliarwiththeirchosenhistoricalcharacter;understandingtheirroleandrelationshipswiththeothercharacters

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MOVEMENTAUDITIONSAllthoseselectedforthisproductionwillberequiredtoshowelementarymovementabilityDANCEAUDITIONSTheGirlDancerswillbeauditionedseparatelyJesusChristSuperstar(2018)willbeafunandhard-workingproductionTheguestdirectorfromLondon,HughWooldridge,hasdirectedseveralproductionsinthepastandisaclosefriendandcolleagueofAndrewLloydWebberandTimRice.Heisgreatlylookingforwardtomeeting,andisexcitedtobeworkingwith,theteaminGozoandMalta