AUDITIONS: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

THEATRE PHILADELPHIA; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 2,000 - 3,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend $150-$250

Job summary

Ritz Theatre Company in Philadelphia announces auditions for the production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Open to all ages from 5th grade upward, with a stipend of $150–$250 for performers. Self-tape video submissions are required, and callbacks may follow by invitation.

Rehearsals begin Sept 20 and will occur Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings, with performances in early December. Children will participate in a dedicated choir; adults join the ensemble, with roles

Responsibilities

• Submit 16–32 bars for the self-tape audition.
• Attend callbacks if invited (by invitation).
• Attend rehearsals Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings starting Sept 20.

Job description

AUDITIONS: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

Ritz Theatre Company

Post Date: Aug 3, 2026

AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Lyrics by Tim Rice Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber

The Ritz Theatre Company is currently seeking a diverse and dynamic cast of artists for our upcoming production of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT. All ages, 5th grade and up, are encouraged to audition. See below for audition information. All performers will receive a stipend between $150-$250.

AUDITION PROCESS:

1st Round: Video Submissions. Self-tapes should contain 16-32 bars of a song in the style of the show. Dance reels are encouraged, but not required. YouTube links are preferred. If sending via Google Drive, please ensure anyone provided the link can access the video. Deadline for self-tapes is Wednesday, September 2nd @ 5:00pm.

2nd Round: Callbacks. By invitation only, on Monday September 7th and 9th at 6:30pm.

REHEARSALS: Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings beginning September 20th

PERFORMANCES: December 4, 5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 16, 18, 19, 20

CHARACTERS/CASTING:

Please note: Children between 5th and 8th grade will be considered for the children’s choir. We will schedule these children favorably so as not to keep them late at rehearsal. All other teenagers will be auditioning for parts in the adult ensemble and will be expected to attend rehearsals until their scheduled end times.

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

JOSEPH - Tenor. The eleventh son of Jacob. His father’s favorite, 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 – Joseph’s Father/Noel Coward-type character. Baritone. 50’s-60’s.

THE BROTHERS - Eleven brothers with strong singing voices, the ability to dance, and contrasting body types and ethnicities. Requires featured solo brothers for Country and Western style in “One More Angel in Heaven,” Jacques Brel/Maurice Chevalier style for “Canaan Days,” Harry Belafonte style for “Benjamin Calypso. Two brothers to double the BUTLER and BAKER, and a strong dancer with partnering ability (Adagio) in “The Apache.” REUBEN SIMEON LEVI NAPHTALI ISSACHAR ASHER DAN ZEBULUN GAD BENJAMIN JUDAH

MRS. POTIPHAR – Alto/Mezzo

BUTLER - Tenor/Baritone, played by a brother. Character role.

BAKER - Tenor/Baritone, played by a brother. Character role.

PHAROAH - Good actor/singer with Tenor/Baritone range. Elvis Presley impersonator type who moves well. To be doubled by a Brother.

FEMALE ADULT ENSEMBLE – Strong, vocalists and dancers. Including a strong female dancer with partnering ability (Adagio) in “The Apache.”

All performers will receive a stipend between $150-$250.