Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Available Roles

This show is an ensemble show with many people playing more than one role. All actors will get some significant stage time.

Actors age 16+

Narrator

Strong rock singing voice (high belt to E, full-range Mezzo) An actress who is strong on comedy and moves well.

Joseph

Tenor The eleventh son of Jacob; his father’s favorite. Charismatic, honest to a fault, and a little naive as to the ways of the world.

Jacob

Baritone Joseph’s father. An actor in his 50s/60s.

Joseph’s Brothers
(Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Naphtali, Issachar, Asher, Dan, Zebulun, Gad, Benjamin, Judah)

Variety of ranges Eleven brothers with strong singing voices, and the ability to dance. Female presenting actors may audition for these if willing to play it as a trouser role.
Judah sings “Benjamin’s Calypso”; there are several other significant solos (Canaan Days and One More Angel) that will be assigned to one of the brothers but are not pre-assigned in the script and so can be performed by a brother of any age.

The Wives

Eleven wives for the brothers, strong singing voices, the ability to dance.

Potiphar

Baritone A Noel Coward-type character. 50s/60s.

Mrs. Potiphar

Alto/Mezzo 40s/50s/60s. Worldly and very fashionable.

Pharaoh

Tenor/Baritone Good actor/singer with strong rock range. Elvis Presley impersonator type who moves well.

The Butler &
The Baker

Comedic character roles with solos, to be pulled from the actors playing brothers and wives.

Actors age 9-15

Real people and workers amidst the whimsical forest

Chorus (Boys and Girls)

Mix of voices, good movement. We’re looking for young actors who are ready to take the next step out of doing children’s theater.
Please note, parents of child actors will be asked to assist with child management for at least one rehearsal or performance.