JESUS CHRIST

SUPERSTAR
AUDITION
INFORMATION
Photos removed due to copyright reasons
 JCSS
PLOT OVERVIEW

 Jesus Christ Superstar is a rock opera by

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber
 It highlights political and interpersonal
struggles between Judas and Jesus
 The opera is based on the Gospels'
account of the last week of Jesus' life,
beginning with the preparation for the
arrival of Jesus and his disciples in
Jerusalem, and ending with the Crucifixion
 CHARACTERS
Jesus Christ

Protagonist of the story,

leader of the twelve
Apostles, just a man,
called the "King of the
Jews".
 JESUS HITS

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnHMfWI-kA
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 Gethsemane – I only want to say

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-eM83gz0Z
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 What’s the Buzz

MARY MAGDALENE

Female follower of
Jesus who finds
herself falling in love
with him
 MARY HITS
 Everything’s Alright

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkje4Fi
H9Qc

 I Don’t Know How To Love Him

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18GTV
eXNWfg
 JUDAS

An Apostle –
follower of Jesus
who later betrays
him for money
 JUDAS HITS
 Heaven on Their Minds

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDzxn6
6W3uM

 Damned for all Time

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vd_uX
BW-3Vg
 PONTIUS PILATE
Governor of Judea
GIRLS CAN who foresees the
ALSO events of Jesus's
AUDITION crucifixion from
beginning to aftermath
FOR THIS in a dream and finds
ROLE !!!! himself being
presented with that
very situation
 CAIAPHAS

High priest who sees

Jesus as a threat to the
nation
 ANNAS

Fellow priest at the side

of Caiaphas who is
persuaded by Caiaphas
into seeing Jesus as a
threat
PETER

One of Jesus' 12
apostles; denies Jesus
three times upon the
night of Jesus' arrest to
save himself
SIMON ZEALOTES

One of Jesus' 12
apostles; urges Jesus
to lead his followers
into battle against the
Romans
 KING/QUEEN HERROD

The King (Queen) of

Galilee; Jesus is
brought to him for
judgment after first
KING being taken to Pilate
HERROD
WILL BE A
GIRL!!
 HERROD’S SONG

 "King Herod's Song (Try it and See)“

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnErv
Jbov6I
 NOT AUDITIONING FOR A MAIN
ROLE?
 Here are some of the songs that the chorus
will sing

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uX0agVTsT
8c&feature=fvst

 The Temple

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDqrVWEp
QMU&p=FF92BB74ED42C426&playnext=1&i
ndex=5
I’M SURE YOU ARE THINKING...

Are there any female parts? There

only seem to guys!!!!
THERE ARE HEAPS OF GIRL
PARTS!
ROLES FOR THE LADIES
 Maid by the Fire
 10 Sopranos – during
crucifixion
 Soul Girls
 Priests
 Apostles Women
 Soloists in Various Scenes
ROLES FOR THE LADIES

You can audition for any of the

Minor Apostles too…
 AUDITIONING INFO

LEADS
 When: Week 2, Tuesday 19/10/10
 Time: 3:30 – 6pm
 Where: St Clare’s College, The Hall
 Requirements: Two Pieces – one of the
chosen character songs and a
contrasting piece that shows off your
vocal ability
 AUDITIONING INFO

CHORUS/MINOR LEADS
 When: Week 2, Wednesday 20/10/10
 Time: 3:30 – 6pm
 Where: St Clare’s College, The Hall
 Requirements: Two Pieces – one of the
chosen character songs and a
contrasting piece that shows off your
vocal ability
 AUDITIONING INFO

CALL BACKS
 When: Week 2, Thursday 21/10/10
 Time: 3:30 – 6pm
 Where: Waverley College, Performing
Arts Centre
 Requirements: Be prepared to sing
again and be available!
 WHEN WILL THE MUSICAL TAKE
PLACE?

 Thursday 2nd June, 2011

 Friday 3rd June, 2011
 Saturday 4th June, 2011
 WHERE WILL THE
MUSICAL TAKE PLACE?

WAVERLEY GYM
 FINAL NOTE...

There will be a camp!!

The Salvation Army
Centre - Collaroy