The Arvada Center announces auditions for the musical “Jesus Christ Superstar”
The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities will hold auditions for the musical, Jesus Christ Superstar at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., on October 10 and 11(Chorus Dance Call is October 7), and in New York City, on December 15, 2016. Denver Callbacks are scheduled for October 13. The Arvada Center production will be directed by Rod A. Lansberry with musical direction by David Nehls, choreography by Kitty Skillman Hilsabeck. The Producing Artistic Director of Musicals is Rod A. Lansberry.
Adult Principal and Chorus:
Colorado Principal/Chorus auditions are on October 10 and 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., by appointment only. The Women’s Chorus dance call is 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and Men’s Chorus dance call is 1:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. on October 7. All dance calls are by appointment only and dancers may be asked to sing. Call the Arvada Center Box Office at 720-898-7200 to schedule an appointment time. Please do not contact the production staff to schedule an appointment. Actors must be 18 years & older to audition.
General Audition Requirements:
Experienced performers with strong acting and singing abilities are needed. Good dancing abilities are required. See the character breakdown (below) for specifics on available roles. Actors should prepare 16-32 bars from a song appropriate to the style of show. Please bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. Recorded music or a cappella audition will eliminate casting consideration. A current headshot and résumé are required. Audio and video submissions will not be considered. Equity members must have a current equity ID card. This is an Equity LORT B production, non-equity actors will be considered. Individuals of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds are needed and encouraged to audition for all roles.
New York Auditions:
Wojcik/Seay Casting will coordinate the New York City auditions, to be held on December 15, 2016. To be considered for a New York audition, mail a hard copy of your headshot and résumé and indicate the role you are interested in (if known) to the following address:
Wojcik/Seay Casting
Attn. Jesus Christ Superstar, Arvada CO production
247 West 38th Street 10th Floor
New York, NY 10018
NO CALLS PLEASE – qualified actors will be contacted to schedule an audition
Rehearsal and Performance Dates:
Rehearsals for Jesus Christ Superstar begin on Tuesday, February 28. The production opens Friday, March 24 and runs through April 16, 2017. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday evenings with matinees on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays for a total of eight shows per week.
ARVADA CENTER – Jesus Christ Superstar
Character Breakdown
Principal roles: All must have sustainable strong pop / rock voices.
Jesus Christ: Tenor (A2-G5) Major pop /rock style singer . 20’s - 40’s. Any ethnicity
Judas Iscariot: Tenor (D3-D5) One of the twelve apostles 20’s - 40’s. Any ethnicity
Mary Magdalene: Alto (F3-E?5) A female follower of Jesus 20’s - 40’s. Any ethnicity
Pontius Pilate :Baritone (A2-B4) Governor of Judea. 20’s - 40’s. Any ethnicity
Caiaphas: Bass (C2-F4) High priest of Jerusalem. 20’s - 40’s. Any ethnicity
Annas: Tenor (G2-D5) Fellow priest at the side of Caiaphas. 20’s - 40’s. Any ethnicity
Peter: Baritone (G2-G4) One of 12 apostles. 20’s - 40’s. Any ethnicity
Simon Zealote: Tenor (G3-B4) ,One of 12 apostles. 20’s - 40’s. Any ethnicity
King Herod : Baritone The King of Galilee. 20’s - 40’s. Any ethnicity
Ensemble to play Disciples, Priests and Crowds – 20’s plus; must be singers who can easily sustain pop/rock stylings; should move very well.
