S H O R E H A M V I L L A G E P L A Y E R S
Joseph Auditions Information
Thursday 4th & Friday 5th January
St. Peter & St. Paul Church, Shoreham.
7pm Start
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Please register your interest by emailing josephsvp2024@gmail.com
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Sheet music can be downloaded by clicking here
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All principal cast will be asked to perform an excerpt from 1 piece of the musical. In addition Joseph, the Narrator and Pharaoh will be asked to prepare 1 piece of their choice to show the panel their vocal ability. This piece can be anything you'd like. Please let us know what you will be singing and whether you will have the sheet music or a backing track..
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Parts
Joseph
Male – Tenor
Eleventh and favourite son of Jacob. Confident and charming. Vocally Strong.
- Close Every Door – Bars 5 – 44
- Piece of your own choice.
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Narrator(s)
Male or Female - Tenor or Soprano
The audience’s guide through the story. The narrators tell Joseph’s story with
word and song. Can command the stage while directing focus to story elements. Strong singers with great energy.
- Prologue – Bars 5 – 39
- Piece of your own choice
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Pharaoh
Male or Female – Baritone or Mezzo
Egypt’s ruler, considered a god on earth. Searching for the meaning behind
his/her dreams. Portrayed as a world-famous rock star. Full of energy and confidence.
- Song of the King – Bars 42 – 78
- Piece of your own choice
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Potiphar
Male – Baritone
Rich Self-indulgent, and sophisticated Egyptian capitalist. Makes Joseph the leader of his
household. Strong character actor with a powerful speaking voice.
May also be cast as a member of the ensemble.
- Any Dream Will Do – Bars 4 - 35
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Potiphar's Wife
Female – Alto
Spoilt, entitled and confident. She thinks she should always gets what she wants, which at this time happens to be Joseph.
May also be cast as a member of the ensemble.
- Any Dream Will Do – Bars 4 - 35
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Jacob
Male – Baritone
Aged father of Joseph and his 10 Brothers. Strong character actor who can sing and move as well.
- Any Dream Will Do – Bars 4 – 35
- Joseph’s Coat – Bars 67 - 74
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Butler
Male or Female – Tenor or Mezzo
Pharaoh’s right hand. While in jail, Joseph interprets the Butler’s dreams to be a
positive outcome.
May also be cast as a member of the ensemble.
- Any Dream Will Do – Bars 4 – 35
- Go Go Joseph – Bars 89 - 97
Baker
Male or Female – Tenor or Mezzo
Head of Pharaoh’s kitchen. While in jail, Joseph interprets the Baker’s dreams to a
less-than-positive outcome.
May also be cast as a member of the ensemble.
- Any Dream Will Do – 4 – 35
- Go Go Joseph – Bars 112 - 120
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Joseph’s 11 Brothers
Male – Various Ranges
Jealous of Joseph being their father’s favourite son. Skilled singers.
Will also be a member of the ensemble.
- Joseph’s Dream – Bars 55 – 95
- Those who would like to audition for Reuben are also asked to prepare:
o Those Canaan Days – Bars 1 - 40
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Ensemble
Male and Female – Various Ranges – Actors, Singers and dancers serving as Ishmaelites, Egyptians, Canaanites and other characters within Joseph’s story.
- Any Dream Will Do – Bars 4 - 35
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Children’s Chorus
We are looking for an ensemble of children, age 8-16, for the "Dream Choir". This ensemble of young performers pop in and out of the world and story of Joseph. They sing along and break the fourth wall of the musical. They are featured in: Prologue Close Every Door To Me , and Pharaoh Story as well as being onstage for much of the action of
the show. Lots of opportunity to show singing, dancing and acting skills.
- Any Dream Will Do – Bars 4 - 35