Auditions Announced for 'Joseph' at Naugatuck Teen Theatre

Naugatuck Teen Theater (NTT) is holding auditions for their fall production of Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat.

Auditions will be held on:

Sunday August 12th – 3:00pm to 6:00pmTuesday August 14th – 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Naugatuck Teen Theater 210 Church St, Naugatuck, Connecticut 06770

Anyone unable to make those dates please contact us on our Facebook page to schedule a make up time. All roles are open to audition. We are a teen program and open to all teenagers 7th grade to 12th grade. For this production we will be also casting younger children for the ensemble dream choir. The show typically has very few female roles, but all roles in this production are open to both males and females.

All auditioners must be prepared to 32 bars of a song, you may sing a song from the show if you chose to sing something else you must bring sheet music for your song. A Capella singing and recordings will not be allowed. Please chose a song that demonstrates your vocal range and is in the style of the show. It is important that you perform your song and not just sing it, show us what you can bring to the characters of this production. Audtioners should come prepared to perform a dance combination that will be taught at the auditions. Please dress to dance.

Rehearsals will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and Sundays from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. All cast members will be required to attend all tech week rehearsals which Sunday October 21st are 1:00pm to 9:00pm and Monday October 22nd through Friday October 26th 6:00pm to 10:30pm. A pick up rehearsal will be held on Thursday November 1st from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Please list any conflict with rehearsal dates and times on your audition form. The shows will be October 27th at 8:00pm, October 28th at 2:00pm, November 2nd and 3rd at 8:00pm, and November 4th at 2:00pm. All cast members are required to be at the theater 2 hours prior to the show start. The show will run roughly 2 hours.

About the show Lyrics by Tim RiceMusic by Andrew Lloyd Webber

Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2018, sha la la Joseph you’re doing fine! You and your dreamcoat ahead of your time! 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.” There are a variety of different versions of Joseph available for licensing; check out the “Orchestra / Instrumentation” tab below for more information.

Characters:

Narrator: A character not of the time or place of the action. The Narrator tells the story through word and song, guiding the audience gently through the story of Joseph and his brothers, usually gives meaning to the story with his/her words. In early productions this character was usually played by a man; later productions have featured a woman in the role.

Jacob: The father of twelve sons, his favorite being Joseph. At times he may appear unfair and shallow, but he is, more importantly, the prophet who recognizes the future and the calling of Joseph, thus saving the House of Israel. Usually doubles as Potiphar.

Joseph: 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.

Ishmaelites: Men of the desert, they buy Joseph as a slave, take him to Egypt, and sell him to Potiphar.

Potiphar: A powerful and rich Egyptian, Potiphar purchases Joseph and puts him to work in his household, where he soon realizes that Joseph is honest, hard-working, and a great addition to his pool of help. When he grows suspicious of Mrs. Potiphar and Joseph, however, he grows angry and has Joseph thrown into prison. Usually played by the actor playing Jacob.

Mrs. Potiphar: Beautiful and scheming, Mrs. Potiphar tries to seduce Joseph, but is unsuccessful. However, she does manage to rip off much of his clothing just as her husband comes into the room, thus condemning him to prison. Also plays one of the wives.

Baker: One of Pharaoh servants, the Baker is in prison with Joseph who correctly interprets his dreams and predicts that he will be put to death. Played by one of the brothers.

Butler: Another of Pharaoh servants, the Butler is also in prison with Joseph who also correctly interprets his dreams, this time that he will be released and taken back into Pharaoh's household. It is the Butler who tells Pharaoh about Joseph and his uncanny ability with dreams. Played by one of the brothers.

Pharaoh: The most powerful man in Egypt, Pharaoh is considered a god on earth. When Joseph interprets his dreams, he promotes him to one of the highest positions in his government. In most productions, Pharaoh is portrayed as an Elvis Presley-style figure. Sometimes played by one of the brothers.

Joseph's Eleven Brothers: Although acting usually as a group, they each have their own different personalities, talents, and flaws. As a group they sell Joseph into slavery, but as individuals they deal with the following years and how they can make amends. They sing and dance their way through many situations and places. The brothers also double as Egyptians and servants of Potiphar.

Reuben: Eldest son of Jacob. Takes the lead on "One More Angel in Heaven"

Simeon: Second son of Jacob. Takes the lead on "Those Canaan Days"

Levi: Third son of Jacob.Judah: Fourth son of Jacob. Takes the lead on "Benjamin Calypso".

Dan: Fifth son of Jacob.Naphtali: Sixth son of Jacob.Gad: Seventh son of Jacob.

Asher: Eighth son of Jacob.

Issachar: Ninth son of Jacob.

Zebulun: Tenth son of Jacob.

Benjamin: Twelfth son of Jacob. Joseph accuses him of stealing the golden cup.

The Wives: The wives of Jacob. The actresses playing the wives also double as Egyptians and servants of Potiphar.

Adult chorus

Children's chorus