Hello and Welcome from Marriott Theatre!

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Please read all audition information before submitting! Video submissions will be due July 10th at 11:59pm CT. Please submit via our Airtable Form. Videos must be received as an UNLISTED Youtube link or Vimeo link. 

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Callbacks: In person callbacks will be held in Lincolnshire, IL during the days of July 29th - July 31st. Please indicate on the form if you are not available during those days. 

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All cast members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to appear at an in-person callback and be cast in the show. “Fully vaccinated,” as defined by the CDC, is more than 14 calendar days following receipt of a final dose of an FDA or World Health Organization authorized or approved vaccine. 

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Production Dates

First Rehearsal – January 9

First Preview – January 29

Press – February 5

Closes – March 23

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Joseph…Dreamcoat Creative Team / Who Will View Submissions 

Amber Mak (She/Her) - Director/Choreographer

Ryan T. Nelson (He/Him) - Music Director

Peter Blair (He/Him) - Producer

Peter Sullivan (He/Him) - Artistic Director

Katie Johannigman (She/Her) - Associate Artistic Director

Kavin Moore, CSA (He/They) - Artistic Coordinator 

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Casting Note: Kavin Moore, CSA

‍Our goal is to create a warm and welcoming casting process. The team strives to lead with respect, kindness, and generosity. In regard to the character descriptions – they outline the characters as described in the script and in consultation with the creative team. They do not aim to be all-encompassing representations of who might fill these roles. We aim for an expansive and deliberate casting process. We acknowledge that the characters in the script are traditionally presented as either male or female (using he/him or she/her pronouns). Our character descriptions are marked with HIGHER VOICE or LOWER VOICE. Higher voiced roles are written for those with soprano, mezzo, and alto vocal ranges.  Lower voice roles are written for tenor, baritone, and bass vocal ranges. We warmly welcome submissions from individuals who identify as gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, or non-binary for the roles that resonate most with their identity.

Please reach out to Kavin Moore at Kavin.Moore@MarriottTheatre.com or 847-465-1326 ex. 1  if you have any questions or access needs.

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Character Breakdown

‍Preparation: Prepare the material for the character(s) you would like to submit for. Please submit via our Airtable Form.

All audition material can be found HERE. If you are submitting for roles outside of Narrator, Joseph, and Pharaoh - please prepare the Ensemble material. 

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Narrator (Higher Voice, Open to all ethnicities and gender identities): A character not of the time or place of the action. The Narrator tells the story through word and song, guiding the audience gently through the story of Joseph and his brothers, usually gives meaning to the story with their words. Strong Singer.

Jacob (Lower Voice, 50s+, Open to all ethnicities and gender identities) The father of twelve sons, his favorite being Joseph. At times he may appear unfair and shallow, but he is, more importantly, the prophet who recognises the future and the calling of Joseph. Doubles as Potiphar. 

‍Joseph (Lower Voice, Open to all ethnicities and gender identities,): Eleventh son of Jacob. Obviously 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.

‍Potiphar (Lower Voice, 50s+, Open to all ethnicities and gender identities,): A powerful and rich man. Grows suspicious of Mrs. Potiphar and Joseph, eventually has Joseph thrown into prison. Doubles as Jacob. Potiphar is self important.

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Mrs. Potiphar (Open to all ethnicities and gender identities): - Knows who she is and what she wants. She is charismatic and confident. Strong dancer.

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Pharaoh (Open to all ethnicities and gender identities, 30s+): the most powerful figure in Egypt, Pharaoh is considered a god/goddess on earth. When Joseph interprets his dreams, Pharaoh promotes him to one of the highest positions in the government.  A larger than life personality that can command the stage. Confident with ultimate star charisma. Open to different interpretations of how Pharaoh could be represented as long as the role embodies a superstar quality.

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Joseph's Eleven Brothers - Strong Singers and Dancers (Open to all genders and ethnicities, 18+)

Reuben: Eldest son of Jacob. Takes the lead on "One More Angel in Heaven"

Simeon: Second son of Jacob. Takes the lead on "Those Canaan Days"

Levi: Third son of Jacob. 

Judah: Fourth son of Jacob. Takes the lead on "Benjamin Calypso".

Dan: Fifth son of Jacob. Doubles as Baker

Naphtali: Sixth son of Jacob.

Gad: Seventh son of Jacob.

Asher: Eighth son of Jacob.

Issachar: Ninth son of Jacob.

Zebulun: Tenth son of Jacob.

Benjamin: Youngest son of Jacob. Joseph accuses him of stealing the golden cup.

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Young Performer #1, Open to all genders and ethnicities, (8-12)

Young Performer #2, Open to all genders and ethnicities, (8-12)

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ENSEMBLE: Singers and Dancers (Open to all genders and ethnicities, 18+)

The Ensemble is composed of strong dancers and singers that can be become a great vehicle in helping to bring the story to life heightening the different scenes to make the story relatable for the kids that Joseph and the Narrator are telling the story too.  Great dancers and physical storytellers with strong voices.

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*Higher Voice - Traditionally written for female identifying individuals with a soprano, mezzo, or alto vocal range

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*Lower Voice - Traditionally written for male identifying individuals with a tenor, baritone, or bass vocal range

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Please reach out to Kavin Moore at Kavin.Moore@MarriottTheatre.com or 847-465-1326 ex. 1  if you have any questions or access needs.

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