Jesus Christ Superstar First-Round Auditions April 18 th OR 19 th OR 21 st Callbacks April 23 rd at 2 PM To sign up for an Audition Date/Time, use this URL: www.signupgenius.com/go/5080c4da4aa29a3f49-audition What is ACT1? ACT1 is an all volunteer, non Equity, no fee community theater with a focus on wholesome entertainment. Now in our 22 nd year, we re proud to bring you top quality theatrical productions. You ll find us in performance in several major productions each year. Among our many full length shows have been Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, It s a Wonderful Life, The Importance of Being Earnest, The Wind in the Willows, Annie, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Once Upon a Mattress, and many others. Our most recent summer musical was Seussical the Musical. ACT1 is the proud recipient of several Metropolitan Atlanta Theater awards, including 5 for our production of Fiddler on the Roof. We are sponsored by Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, and provide entertainment to the community without religious bias. In addition to using many experienced theater folks, one of the objectives of our work is to provide a venue for those who have never been involved with theater before. We enjoy seeing new folks discover a love of theater whether that s performing on the stage; building sets; making costumes; or working as a stage hand, lighting technician or sound technician. As new cast and crew members learn the ropes and become seasoned pros, they may decide to try their hand at stage managing or directing. All of our cast, crew, and management are volunteers. But, no matter what role you choose, this will be the most fun that you have had in a long time! The actors and crew always form bonds that make this more than a hobby it s family. Can I Review the Script in Advance? Scripts are not yet available; however, all lines in this production are sung (welcome to the world of Lloyd Webber/Rice!) and the lyrics are easily accessible on the internet. In addition, there are many videos of stage and movie versions available on YouTube. What will auditions be like? ALL AUDITIONS MUST BE BY APPOINTMENT VIA THE SIGN UP LINK ON THE WEBSITE, OR IF NOT ABLE TO ACCESS THIS LINK BY CALLING THE DIRECTOR AT 678 234 5801. Upon your arrival we ll have you sign in, get an audition number, and fill out an audition form. You should save time by downloading the forms on our website and bringing them in completed. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your appointment time if you need to fill out forms. Don t worry if you ve never auditioned before experience is not required. If you have a headshot, bring it along. If not, we ll take a picture during your sign in. Another form you must turn in is the signature page of your participation agreement; please read and save our policies/expectations and remove and turn in the completed signature page.
Please note that there are required hours to assist with areas supporting the production. If you are under 18 years old, a parent must read and sign this form as well. Once you have your forms completed, you will let the host or hostess know you are ready. You will be brought in for a cold reading in the form of a monologue. It s known as cold reading, because you re not expected to memorize anything in advance. The material you need will be given to you. For those who like to prepare, the monologues are included at the bottom of this file. You may be asked to perform more than one character. Next, you will be moved into the theater for the vocal audition. You should have chosen a song from the list below. The sound technician will be able to load karaoke style the number of your choice. When this portion of your audition is over, you are free to go. You may audition either Tuesday or Wednesday; you do not need to attend both days; the audition process will be exactly the same for both days. College students should contact the director as soon as possible; special arrangements can be made to audition while in town over your Spring Break! Among the things we ll be looking for are: Voice quality Can you project, so that you ll be heard from the back of the auditorium? Energy can we hear the interest and excitement in your voice? Facial Expression Does it match the words you re reading? Character Can you be the person you re reading? Willingness Can you follow instructions and give it your best shot? After the two days of initial auditions, callback notifications will be made to those moving on to the second phase of auditions on Saturday, April 22 nd. If you don t hear from us, thanks but we were not able to use you this time. Callbacks will be held on Sunday, April 23 rd from 2 5 pm. Everyone who has been called back should plan to be there for the entire session. You will be taught some choreography, after which you will audition with the choreography piece. You will also be asked to audition vocally with a number from the production. In addition, you may be asked to read lines from various characters with other actors so we get a feel for your acting range and ability to play off of other actors. How will you pick the cast? To sign up for an Audition Date/Time, use this URL: www.signupgenius.com/go/5080c4da4aa29a3f49-audition Many things go into putting a cast together. Of course, your performance at the audition is important, but so are other things that are not in your control. The script dictates, to a large extent, who will be cast. As an example, characters playing members of a family should look like they could be family. So casting is a process of finding good actors of an appropriate age who fit in combination with the other
actors. No parts are pre cast, and everyone who gets a part will have auditioned at one of the 2 initially scheduled times, unless special arrangements are made in advance. When will I know if I m cast? If we are able to cast you, we will call you no later than Tuesday, April 25th. If you don t hear from us, we were not able to use you this time. The number of people who audition prevents us from calling everyone. But remember, that doesn t mean you did a poor job, and please come back to audition for another show. What am I committing to? By coming to auditions you re not committing to anything. Come try us out and see what you think. If we offer you a part, and you accept, then you are making a commitment to attend every rehearsal possible. That means you can t miss a rehearsal unless it s absolutely necessary and you ve told the Stage Manager 2 weeks in advance. No absences are allowed during the last two weeks of rehearsals. Even if you have your part perfected and don t feel you need to be there, remember that your fellow actors are dependent on you being where you re supposed to be. If someone has a line to deliver to you and you re not there, it makes it very difficult to stay in character and keep the scene running smoothly. A major factor in a production not getting to a polished, professional level is a cast that is erratic in attendance. OK, enough preaching just want you to understand the importance of being at rehearsals. Tell me about this play! It seems especially fitting that the first rock opera, created as a concept album at the end of the turbulent '60s, should have at its center a social and political rebel. Jesus' meteor like rise in renown provides, as the title suggests, a parallel to contemporary celebrity worship. As his radical teachings are evermore embraced, Judas increasingly questions the enlightened motives of this new prophet, resulting in betrayal. Christ's final days are dramatized with emotional intensity, thought provoking edge and explosive theatricality. And did you note that it s a rock opera? We intend to make the audience be thoughtful about the message and journey of Christ, while rocking the house with some great music! What are the roles available? To sign up for an Audition Date/Time, use this URL: www.signupgenius.com/go/5080c4da4aa29a3f49-audition Mary Magdalene (Mezzo Soprano, F3 Eb5); Follower, caretaker; shunned by Judas Jesus of Nazareth (Tenor, A2 G5); At turns resigned, then angry. Questions his role. Judas Iscariot (Tenor, D3 D5); Loves Jesus but lives in the real world. Cynical. King Herod (Tenor, C#3 G4); Sarcastic and dismissive. Caiaphas (Bass, C#2 F4); Head Priest with a plan. Peter (Baritone, A2 G4); Denies he knows Christ. Pontius Pilate (Bari Tenor, A2 B4); Conflicted Roman. Simon Zealotes (Tenor, G3 B4); The ultimate fan.
Annas (Counter Tenor, G2 D5); Priest, Caiaphas right hand man Ensemble members portraying various characters such as Apostles, Merchants, Soldiers, Priests, Temple Ladies, Soul Girls, etc. (15 18 members, all ranges needed) What about rehearsals? Our schedule calls for 3 rehearsals a week, for 11 weeks, followed by 4 weekends of performances. Our first rehearsal is scheduled for Sunday, May 7th. Rehearsals are normally on Tuesday and Thursdays evenings at 7:00pm and Sundays at 2:00 PM. We take very seriously your commitment and your time. The schedule will be laid out in advance, and only vary rarely deviated from. PLEASE NOTE: there are rehearsals during holidays these are NOT optional. Do note that we want you to honor your Moms and Dads and have flipped the Sunday of their special days to a Saturday rehearsal! The very first rehearsal will be a read through and will include the entire cast. It s just what it sounds like we ll all sit around and read the script. It s the time to meet your fellow actors, hear the Director s vision for the show, begin to assimilate your character, work on any tricky pronunciation, etc. We ll give you your copy of the script, the schedule, and any other material you ll need. After that, the next set of rehearsals will be broken down, scene by scene, and we ll learn individual songs and do the blocking. Blocking is the term used for any stage movement crossing from one side to the other, sitting down, standing up all the stuff that supports your lines. We will then work in choreography. Bring a pencil and make notes in your script as you work. Once we re through these working rehearsals, we re now about 4 weeks in, and we ve worked on every scene for at least 3 rehearsals, and it s time to combine them, and run the full act, and later the full show, fine tuning as we go. Expect about 40 rehearsals in all. The last two weeks have reserved every day for rehearsals, which will be scheduled on an as needed basis. When are Performances? Currently, there are plans for 12 performances of this show July 14th to August 6th. Here s the performance schedule: July 14 8 pm July 15 8 pm July 16 2 pm July 21 8 pm July 22 8 pm July 23 2 pm July 28 8 pm July 29 8 pm July 30 2 pm August 4 8pm August 5 8 pm August 6 2 pm
Tickets prices haven t been announced, but you can have all your fans book tickets at www.act1theater.com or call the box office at 770 663 8989 to make their reservations. Each cast member will get two tickets free. In addition, cast members may buy more tickets at a discount, for family and friends. Who Will Be Working on This Show? Jesus Christ Superstar Staff Director: Melody Cookson (melody.l.cookson@gmail.com). Stage Manager: Mike Glatzer (mglatzer3@gmail.com). Music Director: Holly Quigley Choreographer: Pamela Smith What about.? For any other questions, please call Artistic Director, LisaKay Matchen, 678 371 3079, lkmatchen@gmail.com. 1 st Round Audition Number Choices: We will have the karaoke version at auditions for you Approx Vocal Range Song Artist G3-D5 Magic Man Heart E3-E5 G3-C5 E3-D5 F#3-C#5 G3-C5 Black Velvet I'm the Only One Bring me Some Water Brass in Pocket Rhiannon Target Range M/F Karaoke Link What to Prepare Mezzo- Soprano F Karaoke Magic Man 0:00-1:00 ; 4:45-end (first verse/chorus, plus the tag at song's end) Alannah Myles Alto F Karaoke Black Velvet 1:12-3:45 (includes 16 count intro) Melissa Etheridge Alto F Karaoke I'm the Only One 0:00-1:30 Melissa 1:19-end (incl 16 count into 2nd verse, bridge inst/imp, Etheridge Alto F Karaoke Bring Me Some Water repeat chorus) The Pretenders Alto F Karaoke Brass in Pocket 0:00-2:40 Fleetwood Mac Alto F Karaoke Rhiannon 1:45-end (vs/ch after break through end) D3-A4 Walk On U2 Baritone M Karaoke Walk On 1:50-3:05 (2nd verse/chorus through bridge) C3-F4 Thunder Road Bruce Springsteen Baritone M Karaoke Thunder Road 1:10-2:40 D3-A4 Light My Fire The Doors Baritone M Karaoke Light My Fire 5:25-end G2-G3 Hurt Johnny Cash Bass M Karaoke Hurt 1:46-end (voc comes in at 2:00) G2-C4 A2-A4 E2-A4 F3-Bb4 G#3-E5 Mmm Mmm Mmm House of the Rising Sun Sound of Silence Crash Test Dummies Bass M Karaoke Mmm Mmm Mmm beginning to 2:05 The Animals Disturbed Bari- Tenor I Can't Make You Love Me Bonnie Raitt Alto M Karaoke House of the Rising Sun Bass- Tenor M Karaoke Sound of Silence 0:00-2:17 F Karaoke I Can't Make You Love Me 0:00-2:05 0:00-1:45 (basses maystay droppped to 8va, but would like to see your range) Piece of my Heart Janis Joplin Alto F Karaoke Piece of My Heart 0:00-2:30 (voc at :19)
B3-B4 G3-D5 C4-G5 Edge of Seventeen Walking on Sunshine Stevie Nicks Katrina & the Waves Mezzo- Soprano F Karaoke Edge of Seventeen 2:17-4:10 (coming in at chorus, through bridge) Mezzo- Soprano F Karaoke Walking on Sunshine 0:00-2:20 Ain't No Mountain High Enough Diana Ross Soprano F Karaoke Ain't No Mountain 4:25-end F#3-C#5 Blue Bayou A3-E5 B3-C#5 A3-Eb5 I Say A Little Prayer Linda Ronstadt Mezzo- Soprano F Karaoke Blue Bayou 0:00-1:30 Aretha Franklin Soprano F Karaoke I Say a Little Prayer 0:00-2:30 Don't Stop Believing Journey Tenor Both Karaoke Don't Stop Believing 2:00-end Living on a Prayer Bon Jovi Tenor Both Karaoke Living on a Prayer 1:55-end (2nd verse at 1:59 through key change at end) C4-E5 Highway Star Deep Purple Tenor M Karaoke Highway Star 0:00-2:00 F3-G4 E3-E5 G3-C5 Smoke on the Water Deep Purple Baritone M Karaoke Smoke on the Water 0:34-2:45 (8 bars intro, 2Xs guitar pattern) War Pigs Black Sabbath Tenor M Karaoke War Pigs 0:25-2:40 Carry on my Wayward Son Kansas Tenor M Karaoke Carry On Wayward Son 1:15-2:05; 3:55-4:30 (first vs/chorus, bridge) E3-G#5 Dream On Aerosmith Tenor M Karaoke Dream On 1:33-4:15 (incl 4 bar int to 2nd verse) F#3-D5 Bb3-Bb5 E3-E4 D3-E5 Over the Hills and Far Away Led Zeppelin Tenor M Karaoke Over the Hills 0:45-2:30 Bohemian Rhapsody Queen Tenor M Karaoke Bohemian Rhapsody 1:00-1:55 ; 4:00-5:45 Locomotive Breath Kashmir Jethro Tull Bass- Baritone M Karaoke Locomotive Breath 1:22-2:45 Led Zeppelin Tenor M Karaoke Kashmir 3:20-5:25
Judas: MY MIND IS CLEARER NOW. AT LAST ALL TOO WELL I CAN SEE WHERE WE ALL SOON WILL BE. IF YOU STRIP AWAY THE MYTH FROM THE MAN YOU WILL SEE WHERE WE ALL SOON WILL BE JESUS YOU VE STARTED TO BELIEVE THE THINGS THEY SAY OF YOU YOU REALLY DO BELIEVE THIS TALK OF GOD IS TRUE AND ALL THE GOOD YOU VE DONE WILL SOON GET SWEPT AWAY YOU VE BEGUN TO MATTER MORE THAN THE THINGS YOU SAY LISTEN JESUS I DON T LIKE WHAT I SEE ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU LISTEN TO ME AND REMEMBER I VE BEEN YOUR RIGHT-HAND MAN ALL ALONG YOU HAVE SET THEM ALL ON FIRE THEY THINK THEY VE FOUND THE NEW MESSIAH AND THEY LL HURT YOU WHEN THEY FIND THEY RE WRONG I REMEMBER WHEN THIS WHOLE THING BEGAN NO TALK OF GOD THEN WE CALLED YOU A MAN AND BELIEVE ME MY ADMIRATION FOR YOU HASN T DIED BUT EVERY WORD YOU SAY TODAY GETS TWISTED ROUND SOME OTHER WAY AND THEY LL HURT YOU IF THEY THINK YOU VE LIED NAZARETH YOUR FAVORITE SON SHOULD HAVE STAYED A GREAT UNKNOWN LIKE HIS FATHER CARVING WOOD HE D HAVE MADE GOOD TABLES, CHAIRS AND OAKEN CHESTS WOULD HAVE SUITED JESUS BEST HE D HAVE CAUSED NOBODY HARM NO ONE ALARM
MARY MAGDALENE: I DON'T KNOW HOW TO LOVE HIM. WHAT TO DO, HOW TO MOVE HIM. I'VE BEEN CHANGED, YES REALLY CHANGED. IN THESE PAST FEW DAYS, WHEN I'VE SEEN MYSELF, I SEEM LIKE SOMEONE ELSE. I DON'T KNOW HOW TO TAKE THIS. I DON'T SEE WHY HE MOVES ME. HE'S A MAN. HE'S JUST A MAN. AND I'VE HAD SO MANY MEN BEFORE, IN VERY MANY WAYS, HE'S JUST ONE MORE. SHOULD I BRING HIM DOWN? SHOULD I SCREAM AND SHOUT? SHOULD I SPEAK OF LOVE, LET MY FEELINGS OUT? I NEVER THOUGHT I'D COME TO THIS. WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT? DON'T YOU THINK IT'S RATHER FUNNY, I SHOULD BE IN THIS POSITION. I'M THE ONE WHO'S ALWAYS BEEN SO CALM, SO COOL, NO LOVER'S FOOL, RUNNING EVERY SHOW. HE SCARES ME SO. I NEVER THOUGHT I'D COME TO THIS. WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT? YET, IF HE SAID HE LOVED ME, I'D BE LOST. I'D BE FRIGHTENED. I COULDN'T COPE, JUST COULDN'T COPE. I'D TURN MY HEAD. I'D BACK AWAY. I WOULDN'T WANT TO KNOW. HE SCARES ME SO. I WANT HIM SO. I LOVE HIM SO.
JESUS: WILL NO-ONE STAY AWAKE WITH ME? PETER? JOHN? JAMES? WILL NONE OF YOU WAIT WITH ME? PETER? JOHN? JAMES? gethsemane I ONLY WANT TO SAY IF THERE IS A WAY TAKE THIS CUP AWAY FROM ME FOR I DON'T WANT TO TASTE ITS POISON FEEL IT BURN ME, I HAVE CHANGED I'M NOT AS SURE AS WHEN WE STARTED THEN I WAS INSPIRED, NOW I'M SAD AND TIRED LISTEN, SURELY I'VE EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS TRIED FOR THREE YEARS, SEEMS LIKE THIRTY COULD YOU ASK AS MUCH FROM ANY OTHER MAN? BUT IF I DIE SEE THE SAGA THROUGH AND DO THE THINGS YOU ASK OF ME LET THEM HATE ME, HIT ME, HURT ME, NAIL ME TO THEIR TREE I'D WANNA KNOW, I'D WANNA KNOW MY GOD I'D WANNA KNOW, I'D WANNA KNOW MY GOD WANNA SEE, I'D WANNA SEE MY GOD WANNA SEE, I'D WANNA SEE MY GOD WHY I SHOULD DIE? WOULD I BE MORE NOTICED THAN I WAS EVER BEFORE? WOULD THE THINGS I'VE SAID AND DONE MATTER ANY MORE? I'D HAVE TO KNOW, I'D HAVE TO KNOW MY LORD HAVE TO KNOW, I'D HAVE TO KNOW MY LORD HAVE TO SEE, I'D HAVE TO SEE MY LORD HAVE TO SEE, I'D HAVE TO SEE MY LORD IF I DIE WHAT WILL BE MY REWARD? IF I DIE WHAT WILL BE MY REWARD? HAVE TO KNOW, I'D HAVE TO KNOW MY LORD HAVE TO KNOW, HAVE TO KNOW MY LORD WHY SHOULD I DIE? WHY SHOULD I DIE? CAN YOU SHOW ME NOW THAT I WOULD NOT BE KILLED IN VAIN? SHOW ME JUST A LITTLE OF YOUR OMNIPRESENT BRAIN SHOW ME THERE'S A REASON FOR YOUR WANTING ME TO DIE YOU'RE FAR TOO KEEN ON WHERE AND HOW AND NOT SO HOT ON WHY ALRIGHT I'LL DIE JUST, JUST WATCH ME DIE SEE HOW, SEE HOW I DIE SEE HOW I DIE
HEROD: JESUS, I AM OVERJOYED TO MEET YOU FACE TO FACE YOU'VE BEEN GETTING QUITE A NAME ALL AROUND THE PLACE HEALING CRIPPLES RAISING FROM THE DEAD NOW I UNDERSTAND YOU'RE GOD AT LEAST THAT'S WHAT YOU'VE SAID SO YOU ARE THE CHRIST YOU'RE THE GREAT JESUS CHRIST PROVE TO ME THAT YOU'RE DIVINE CHANGE MY WATER INTO WINE THAT'S ALL YOU NEED DO THEN I'LL KNOW IT'S ALL TRUE C'MON KING OF THE JEWS JESUS YOU JUST WON'T BELIEVE THE HIT YOU'VE MADE AROUND HERE YOU ARE ALL WE TALK ABOUT YOU'RE THE WONDER OF THE YEAR OH WHAT A PITY IF IT'S ALL A LIE STILL I'M SURE THAT YOU CAN ROCK THE CYNICS IF YOU TRY SO IF YOU ARE THE CHRIST YES THE GREAT JESUS CHRIST PROVE TO ME THAT YOU'RE NO FOOL WALK ACROSS MY SWIMMING POOL IF YOU DO THAT FOR ME THEN I'LL LET YOU GO FREE C'MON KING OF THE JEWS I ONLY ASK WHAT I'D ASK ANY SUPERSTAR WHAT IS IT THAT YOU HAVE GOT THAT PUTS YOU WHERE YOU ARE? OH, HO HO I AM WAITING YES, I'M A CAPTIVE FAN I'M DYING TO BE SHOWN THAT YOU ARE NOT JUST ANY MAN