Auditions
Jesus Christ Superstar Audition Information
Presented by Newbury Art Concepts
Where?
Chilliwack Cultural Centre
Times
- December 10th, 4:30pm to 8:30pm (Performance Room A)
- December 11th, 1:30pm to 8:30pm (Rotary Hall)
- December 12th, 4:30pm to 8:30pm (Performance Room A)
Principal Roles
Jesus Christ
Tenor (A2-G5)
Title role, leader of the twelve Apostles, a man, called the “Son of God” and the “King of the Jews”.
Judas Iscariot
Tenor (D3-G5)
Arguably the protagonist of the show. One of the twelve apostles of Jesus; concerned for the poor and the consequences of Jesus’ fame.
Mary Magdalene
Mezzo-soprano (F3-E♭5)
A female follower of Jesus who finds herself falling in love with him.
Pontius Pilate
BariTenor (A2-Bb4)
Governor of Judea who foresees the events of Jesus’ crucifixion from beginning to aftermath in a dream and finds himself being presented with that very situation.
Caiaphas
Bass (C♯2-F4)
The main antagonist of the show. High priest who sees Jesus as a threat to the nation.
Annas
Tenor (G2-D5)
Fellow priest at the side of Caiaphas who is persuaded by Caiaphas into seeing Jesus as a threat.
Peter
Baritone (A2-G4)
One of Jesus’ twelve apostles; denies Jesus three times upon the night of Jesus’ arrest to save himself.
Simon
Tenor (G3-B4)
One of Jesus’ twelve apostles; urges Jesus to lead his followers into battle against the Romans.
King Herod
Tenor (C♯3-G4)
The King of Galilee; Jesus is brought to him for judgment after first being taken to Pilate.
Audition Information
Jesus Christ Superstar, music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, is a rock opera based on the last 5 days of Christ’s life.
People wishing to audition should prepare a song influenced by rock music. Pianist and speaker system will be provided. Auditions will be heard on a first come, first served basis.
Questions?
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