METRO THEATRE AUDITION NOTICE
ETHNO-CULTURAL CASTING STATEMENT
We encourage submissions from artists with a broad range of backgrounds including, but not limited to: race, ethnicity, indigeneity, gender, body type, and sexuality. We encourage anyone to audition for any role as we will be casting based on suitability for the role.
Joseph and The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
Lyrics by Tim Rice and Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Produced by: Metro Theatre
Directed by: Chris King
Choreographer: Shelley Stewart Hunt
Musical Director: TBA
PERFORMANCE DATES
Preview Thursday, May 08, Opening Friday, May 09, Closing Saturday, May 31, 2025
Thursday to Saturday evening performances; Sunday Matinees: May 11, 18, and 25
HOLD OVER DATES
June 01 to June 08, 2025
Thursday to Saturday evening performances; Sunday Matinees: June 01 and 08
AUDITION DATES
GENERAL CALLS: Saturday, September 21 from 10:00 am
Monday, September 23 from 6:30 pm
Tuesday, September 24 from 6:30pm
If you have any conflicts, please note them on your audition application form. Please note that significant conflicts may affect your chances of being cast. Conflicts within the performance schedule cannot be accommodated.
CALLBACKS: Saturday, September 28 and Monday, September 30
WHERE: All auditions will be at Metro Theatre, 1370 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver
REHEARSAL PERIOD
Begin March 09 through to opening
WHERE: All rehearsals will be at Metro Scene Shop, 8960 Oak Street, Vancouver
CHARACTERS:
Actors are welcome to submit for any role(s) they have interest in, regardless of age or gender.
6 PRINCIPALS / 12 FEATURED
NARRATOR – (High belt to E, full range Mezzo) Female-presenting actor, any ethnicity, with a powerful rock singing voice who is strong on comedy and a strong mover. (Tenor vocalist if played by a male performer).
JOSEPH – (Tenor) Male-presenting actor, any ethnicity, to play the eleventh son of Jacob. Obviously his father’s favourite, 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 them. However, this talent saves his life when in Egypt he correctly interprets Pharaoh’s dreams.
JACOB – (Baritone) JOSEPH’s father. Male-presenting character actor, any ethnicity, in his 50’s/60’s.
JOSEPH’S BROTHERS – (Mixed vocal ranges: Low A to High A, Basses down to E). Eleven male-presenting actors, any ethnicity, with strong singing voices and the ability to dance. Requires featured solo brothers for Country and Western style in “One More Angel in Heaven,”; Jacques Brel/Maurice Chevalier style for “Canaan Days,”; two brothers to play the BUTLER and BAKER; one very strong dancer with partnering ability (Adagio) in “The Apache.”
REUBEN – eldest brother, takes the lead in “One More Angel in Heaven”
SIMEON – second brother, takes the lead in “Those Canaan Days”
LEVI – third brother
JUDAH – fourth brother – Sings Harry Belafonte style in “Benjamin Calypso”
DAN – fifth brother
NAPHTALI – sixth brother
GAD – seventh brother
ASHER – eighth brother
ISSACHAR – ninth brother
ZEBULON – tenth brother
BENJAMIN – twelfth and youngest brother, accused of stealing the golden cup
POTIPHAR – (Baritone) A Noel Coward type character. Can be played by the actor
playing JACOB.
MRS. POTIPHAR – (Alto/Mezzo) Confident, strong, seductive. Can be played by
ensemble actor.
BUTLER – (Tenor/Baritone), played by a brother. Character role with a look that
contrasts with the BAKER.
BAKER – (Tenor/Baritone), played by a brother. Character role with a look that
contrasts with the BUTLER.
PHAROAH – (Tenor/Baritone range) Male-presenting actor, any ethnicity, strong singer,
Elvis Presley impersonator type who moves well and can represent that physicality.
ENSEMBLE
THE WIVES – (Mixed vocal ranges: Low A to High A, Sopranos to High C). Eleven female presenting dancers/singers, any ethnicity to play the wives of JOSEPH’S BROTHERS. Requires a very strong female dancer with partnering ability (Adagio) in “The Apache.”
CHILDRENS’ CHOIR
We will be casting twelve young performers for the choir. A separate audition date will be set. Please feel free to express interest and forward your submission at this time and you will be contacted when a date is confirmed.
THE PROCESS
FOR THE GENERAL AUDITIONS:
People will be assigned time slots as they submit online.
Expect to stay approximately 2-1/2 hours for the audition.
Upon arrival at the auditions, you will be greeted and checked in.
We ask you to prepare 1 musical theatre song in a pop-style similar to the show. Please bring a second, contrasting song as you may be asked to sing something else.
An accompanist will be provided.
PLEASE BRING SHEET MUSIC in the correct key.
All auditionees will participate in a group DANCE audition following their singing audition (groups of approximately 15). For the dance call please bring any dance shoes you have (tap, jazz, ballet, pointe, etc.) and/or lightweight running shoes. Wear clothing you are comfortable to dance in (specific dance wear is not required).
THE CALLBACKS
You may be asked to attend the call-back audition. Information will be sent to you in a separate communication. If you have not heard from us by the end of day, Friday, September 27, we sincerely thank you for auditioning, but unfortunately you have not been selected for this production.
TO BOOK YOUR AUDITION:
Please complete the Audition form available below:
Resume and Headshots to be included with your on-line submission
Once your application has been received you will be contacted to time slot and date.
Accessibility:
Audition, rehearsal, and performance spaces are not accessible.