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OUR SUMMER 2026 PRODUCTION

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Characters

FEMALE ROLES:

● Narrator. Vocal Range – Low F# to High G (we may choose more than one for our production)

- The Narrator is a storyteller who is sharing a wonderful tale with the children, their families and the wider audience. She needs to be a strong singer who can draw the audience into the saga of Joseph and his brothers, showing what shapes them into the men they were destined to become.

● Mrs. Potiphar.

- Mrs. Potiphar is an indulgent woman who likes to get her own way, and thinks first and foremost about her own personal gratification. She needs to be a confident mover/dancer, who is comfortable moving in a seductive manner. She will also be a part of the women’s chorus.

● Women’s ensemble.

- Performers of varying age, size and ethnicity for the roles of wives, mothers, handmaidens, featured dancers and chorus.

MALE ROLES:

● Joseph. Vocal Range - Low A to High G

- Joseph is the male lead. He needs to be able to mature from ~18 to 40ish over the course of the show. Joseph begins as a cocky teenager who, through dealing with life’s adversities, becomes a humble man and a true leader. He needs to be a strong singer and actor.

● Jacob. Vocal Range - Low A to C

- Jacob is the father of Joseph and his 11 brothers. He clearly favors Joseph as the first son of his favorite wife, unwittingly causing the friction that exists between Joseph and his brothers. Jacob needs to be a good actor, who can sing and move reasonably well. He will also be a part of the men’s chorus.

● Joseph’s brothers (Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Napthali, Issachar, Asher, Dan, Zebulon, Gad, Benjamin & Judah) (Stage ages 16 and up).

- Joseph’s 11 brothers, who were born of 4 different mothers (two wives and two handmaidens), are jealous of Joseph and the fact that he is clearly their father’s favorite son. As brothers they band together and gang up on Joseph to get rid of him thinking it will make their lives better. Some brothers may double as other male roles. All need to be strong singers, as well as good dancers and actors.

- Reuben – sings “One More Angel in Heaven” – (Vocal Range – Low B to High F)

- Simeon – sings “Those Canaan Days” – (Vocal Range – C to High Eb)

- Judah – sings “Benjamin Calypso” – (Vocal Range – F to High F)

● Pharaoh. Vocal Range - Low B to High G#

- Pharaoh is the leader of Egypt and a very self-important man. He sings an Elvis-style song, “Song of the King” and is very comfortable having adoring fans. He needs to be a strong singer and actor and a good dancer/mover. He may double as a brother.

● Potiphar. Vocal Range D to B

- Potiphar is a wealthy, self-indulgent man. He needs to be a strong actor as well as a good singer. He may double as a brother.

● Butler and Baker.

- The Butler and the Baker both work for the Pharaoh. They need be good singers and may double as two of the brothers.

CHILDREN ROLES

● Children’s Ensemble.

- Featured singing chorus of boys and girls who are an integral part of the storytelling.

AUDITIONS for Main Characters:

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the music and lyrics

(see audition tracks below)

Joseph: