Auditions for Jesus christ superstar
Richmond Shakespeare is pleased to announce auditions for its 2025 production of Jesus Christ Superstar. We are committed to diverse and inclusive casting. We encourage people of all races, genders, and identities to audition. All roles are paid. Equity and non-union contracts available.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR AUDITIONS - Richmond Shakespeare
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Director: Joe Pabst
Music Director: Leilani Fenick
Choreographer: TBA
When: Saturday, October 12, 2024, 12p – 5p
Where: All Saints Episcopal Church, 8787 River Rd, Richmond, VA 23229.
What To Bring:
-Please bring a recent headshot and resume.
- Please prepare a 32-bar cut of a rock-style song (non-musical welcome), something in the style of the show that shows your voice and range.
- Please bring sheet music in the correct key for the piano accompanist.
TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION SLOT, please contact James Ricks at: James@RichmondShakespeare.org
If you are unable to attend open call auditions on October 12th, you may submit a video audition.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR VIDEO SUBMISSIONS:
At the top of the video, please slate your name and audition materials. Please prepare a brief musical theatre song in the rock genre that shows your voice and range. Please provide your own accompaniment. If you are using an iPhone, please be sure to film horizontally and in a well-lit space (not backlit). Submit along with a recent headshot and resume to james@richmondshakespeare.org. Please use the subject line “JCS AUDITION – (YOUR NAME)”
VIDEO SUBMISSION DEADLINE: October 12th, 2024
IMPORTANT DATES:
Callbacks (by invitation only): Sunday October 20, 2024, 2p – 6p
Rehearsals: January 27 – February 22, 2025
Tech/Dress Rehearsals: February 23 – March 5, 2025
Performances: March 6 – 23, 2025 Thursdays – Sundays
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
(Click on the song title link to download the callback side for each character)
(Some roles will be double cast.)
Jesus of Nazareth – Rock Tenor “Gethsemane”
Judas Iscariot – Rock Tenor "Heaven on their Minds" and "Damned For All Time"
Mary Magdalene – Exotic/Beautiful Belter "I Don't Know How to Love Him" and "Could We Start Again Please"
King Herod – High Baritone "Herod’s Song"
Caiaphas – Low Bass/Rocky Top "This Jesus Must Die"
Peter – Tenor "Could We Start Again Please"
Pontius Pilate – Rock Baritone "Pilate's Dream"
Simon – High Baritone "Simon Zealotes"
Annas – High Baritone "This Jesus Must Die"
Priest 1 – Bass
Priest 2 – Baritone
Priest 3 – Tenor
Soul Girl 1 – Low Belt
Soul Girl 2 – Middle Belt
Soul Girl 3 – High Belt
Lepers
Cured Lepers
Merchants
Apostles
Soldiers
Judas' Tormentors
Reporters
Temple Ladies
Richmond Shakespeare is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.