Open auditions for LifeHouse Theater’s new original musical “Joseph!” written by Wayne R. Scott and directed by Nathan Prince, will be Thursday, February 1, 2018. from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N. Church Street, Redlands.
Performances are Fridays at 7:30 PM, Saturdays at 2:15 PM (except Opening Night) and 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2:15 PM. In addition to the weekend performances, there will be a special weekday performance at 7:30 PM on Thursday, May 10, 2018. There will be no performances on Saturday, May 5, 2018
For more information, call (909) 335-3037 or visit our website at www.lifehousetheater.com.
Auditions will be held on a first come-first served basis and those auditioning must be at least 10 years old. Roles are open for men and women. Men are especially encouraged to audition. Those auditioning should bring a theatrical resume and a recent photo to leave with the audition panel. Those without a photo may have a picture taken at the auditions for a $2 fee.
Auditioners should also bring their own sheet music in the preferred key, and be prepared to sing a short selection of about 16 measures. A pianist will be provided but will not be able to transpose any sheet music. Auditions with CDs will not be accepted. Those without sheet music will be asked to sing “Happy Birthday” with the accompanist.
“Joseph!” opens Saturday, April 7, 2018 and will continue on weekends through May 13, 2018.
Guests will witness dreams-come-true as the age-old story of Joseph unfolds to reveal a faith and love that overcomes murder, betrayal and slavery. Powerful dreams and adventure blends together in this award-winning musical based on the beloved story from the Torah.
LifeHouse Theater is a service organization devoted to serving the Inland Empire through the performing arts.
LIST OF ROLES AVAILABLE: Joseph – God’s Man of Dreams and Destiny, Slave Broker – Greedy Merchant, Slave Broker – Greedy Merchant, Potiphar – Pharaoh’s Steward, Semenka – Potiphar’s Foreman, Ningal – Potiphar’s Wife, Imhotep – Potiphar’s Trade Steward, Young Joseph – About Age 9 to 11, Jacob – Patriarch of Joseph’s Family, Rachel – Mother of Joseph and Benjamin, Leah – Mother of First Six Sons, Bilhah – Mother of Dan and Napthali, Zilpah – Mother of Gad and Asher, Reuben – Joseph’s Brother, Simeon – Joseph’s Brother, Levi – Joseph’s Brother, Judah – Joseph’s Brother, Dan – Joseph’s Brother, Naphtali – Joseph’s Brother, Gad – Joseph’s Brother, Asher – Joseph’s Brother, Issachar – Joseph’s Brother, Zebulun – Joseph’s Brother, Benjamin – Joseph’s Brother, Hamor – King of Shechem, Shechem – Hamor’s Son, the Prince, Dinah – Joseph’s Sister, Young Benjamin – About Age 7 to 10, The Stranger – An “Angel of the Lord”, The Baker – Chef to Pharaoh, The Cupbearer – Pours Pharaoh’s Wine, The Pharaoh – King of Egypt, Advisors to Pharaoh – Soothsayers, Chief Advisor – Pompous Seer.
Various Additional Storytellers: Slaves to Potiphar and Pharoah, Guards in Pharaoh’s Court, Jacob’s Clan/ Family Members, and Villagers.