Character Descriptions

Jesus Christ Superstar

Monday, September 11, 2017 at 7:30pm
or
Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 7:30pm

Callbacks: Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 7:30pm

Directed by Steve Isaacson
Choreographed by Pamela Kay Lourentzos
Musical direction by Adriel Cruz

Opens Friday, November 3, 2017


Plot Synopsis

Jesus Christ Superstar tells the story of biblical Jesus in the final days leading up to his crucifixion. A rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, the musical has no spoken dialogue and is sometimes considered a modern rock-opera. Loosely based on the Gospels, Superstar focuses on the personal conflicts between Jesus, his disciples, the people of Israel, and the leadership of Rome. Special attention is played to the relationship between Judas Iscariot and Jesus, as well as Jesus’ relationship with Mary Magdalene. The musical is unique among biblical retellings in that it focuses on both Judas’ struggle making the decision to betray Jesus and Jesus’ human psychology, fear, and anger in understanding and accepting his role as both leader and martyr. The show is a product of its era, permeated with 1970’s rock, gospel, folk and funk themes, modern language and colloquialisms, and high-energy dance numbers.


All Roles Open

Role Description
Jesus of Nazareth Rock Tenor, must command the stage with power and calmness
Judas Iscariot Rock Tenor, Narrator of the story, strong singer, dancer and actor
Mary Magdalene Belt/soprano, must sing very well
King Herod Character voice, will be in the ensemble in Act 1
Caiaphas Bass, strong singer
Peter Strong rock singer
Pontius Pilate Baritone, strong actor and singer with a lot of emotion
Simon Zealotes Rock singer with very high belting notes
Annas Conspiring priest with Caiaphas, must sing very well
3 Priests Must sing harmony very well
Apostles Must sing harmony very well and move, they also will be part of the ensemble
Judas's Tormentors Non-singing, but must be excellent dancers, they follow Judas throughout the entire show
Ensemble Reporters, Temple Ladies, Soul Girls, Lepers, Merchants and Soldiers