All races and ethnicities should apply. Please bring a prepared song. It should be a story telling song from Broadway or other genre. In addition to vocal skills the director will be looking for your ability to convey the meaning of the song. Approach your audition this way... A song is a monologue set to music. There will be a choreographed number taught to gauge dance skills (so wear appropriate clothing and shoes) . There is no spoken dialogue in the show but there will be cold readings to help judge your acting and interpretive skills. Ages are playing age and only a guide.

Narrator  20+ People not of the time or place of the action. Tells the story through word and song, guiding the audience through (and in some cases participating in) the story of Joseph.

 Joseph (Tenor) 18 -30 A young man who is the favorite of his father but the envy of his brothers. He begins the story as a teenager full of wonder and excitement with the world. Through the course of the show he matures into a confident man who sees God’s hand in all that has happened. 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

 Jacob / Potiphar (Baritone) 45+ Jacob is the father of twelve sons, who favors 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. *Potiphar is 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. When he grows suspicious of his wife and Joseph, however, he grows angry and has Joseph thrown into prison. *These roles may be cast with one actor or individually.

 Mrs. Potiphar (Any) 30+ Potiphar's wife who tries unsuccessfully to seduce Joseph. When this fails, she convices her husband that Joseph attacked her resulting in Joseph being thrown in jail.

 The Brothers (oldest to youngest) 35 - 17 Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Napthali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun and Benjamin are men and teens of various ages. Although they usually act as a group, each has 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, and also double as Egyptians in many cases.

Solos

One More Angel Soloist - Country Style (Baritone-Tenor)

 Canaan Days Soloist - French Ballad (Baritone-Tenor)

 Benjamin Calypso Soloist - Calypso/Caribbean style (Tenor)

 Baker (Tenor- Baritone )20+ A servant of Pharoah in prison with Joseph who interprets his dreams and predicts that he will be put to death. (will also be a brother)

Butler (Tenor- Baritone) 20+ A servant of Pharaoh in prison with Joseph who interprets his dreams predicting he will be released and taken back into Pharaoh's household. . (will also be a brother)

Pharaoh (Tenor-Baritone) 25+ The most powerful man in Egypt (who happens to remind you of a young Elvis). Pharaoh is considered a god on earth and he definitely believes it. When Joseph interprets his dreams, he promotes him to one of the highest positions in his government.     

Female Chorus (various) 17 - 35 These multi-talented people appear in the play as many characters such as Wives, Israelites, Ismaelites, guards, prisoners, Egyptians, etc

PLOT:

The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable. Joseph, his father's favorite son, is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged. He is purchased by Potiphar where thwarting advances from Potiphar's wife lands him in jail. When news of Joseph's gift to interpret dreams reaches the Pharaoh, Joseph is well on his way to becoming second in command. Eventually his brothers, having suffered greatly, unknowingly find themselves groveling at the feet of the brother they betrayed but no longer recognize. After testing their integrity, Joseph reveals himself leading to a heartfelt reconciliation of the sons of Israel. Set to an engaging cornucopia of musical styles, including French ballads, Elvis inspired rock 'n' roll, western, 1920s Charleston, Caribbean and disco, this Old Testament tale emerges both timely and timeless