Auditions

2025, will celebrate 30 years since NAT’s original production of Joseph.

Director – Ian Mackellar
Choreographer – Deb Ellison
Musical Director – Diana Thomson
Costumes – Margaret Courtney
Lighting – James Lownie
Stage Manager – David Hill
Music Co-ordinator – Tony Wade Cooper

INFORMATION DAY

Saturday 7 June – 1:30 to 2:30pm at Noosa Arts Theatre
Come along to the JOSEPH – NAT Production INFORMATION session.  Information will be provided regarding the Audition and Rehearsal process and any questions answered.

The information session is open to all Children (from 7 years of age), Youths and Adults.

AUDITIONS – 14 to 16 June

Auditions are open to –
Children (7-14 years of age) – Male and Female – Children’s Choir
Youth (15 -18 years) – Male and Female – Singers, Actors and Dancers
Adults 18 years +  Male and Female  – Singers, Actors and Dancers

All auditions will be held at Noosa Arts Theatre.

Saturday 14 June – 10 am – 1.30 pm  (Must book Audition time).
JOSEPH – Youth or Adult – Male – Strong singer, Actor, ability to move well.

Saturday 14 June – 2.00 pm- 4.30 pm (Must book Audition time).
NARRATOR – Youth or Adult – Male or Female – Strong Singer

Sunday 15 June 10 am – Midday – Open Call (Must register)
CHILDREN (Choir) 7 -14 years – Male and Female

Sunday 15 June – 12.30 pm – 2.30 pm – Open Call (Must register)
YOUTH  15 -18 years – Male and Female (for various roles)

Sunday 15 June –   3 pm-5 pm – Open Call (Must register)
ADULT 18 years and over – Male and Female (for various roles)

Monday 16 June – 6 pm onwards – (every 15 min) – (Must register)
DANCER (Featured)  15 years and over – Female (Ideally with Tango-Latin Dance style ability)

Saturday 21 June and/or Sunday 22 June
CALL BACKS   1 pm – As required
(You will be notified if you are required for CALL BACKS).

CAST Summary (Roles available for casting).

JOSEPH: (LEAD) – (Youth or Adult) Male, Tenor
Eleventh and favourite son of Jacob. Confident and charming. Vocally strong. Good Acting ability.  Able to move well.
Audition Song/s –Any Dream will Do and Close Every Door

NARRATOR/S: (LEAD) – (Youth or Adult)  Male or Female, Tenor or Soprano
The narrator conveys Joseph’s story with words through song and guides the audience through the narrative.  Ability to command the stage while directing focus to story elements.  Strong singer/s with great energy and storytelling ability.
Audition Song – Prologue

CHILDREN – CHOIR (Featured) (Children 7-14)  (Two Choirs of six will be cast)
Boys and Girls who can sing as part of the Children’s Choir.  Bright personalities and energy, and the ability to move well.
Audition Song/s – Go Go Go Joseph (or Any Dream Will Do – Choir part).

PHARAOH: (Featured) (Youth or Adult) – Male – Baritone 
Egypt’s ruler was considered a god on earth. Searching for the meaning behind his/her dreams.  (Portrayed as a world-famous rock star). Good Voice – Full of energy and confidence. Also cast as a member of the greater ensemble.
Audition Song – Song of the King

MR POTIPHAR: (Featured) – (Youth or Adult) Male, Baritone
Rich, self-indulgent, and sophisticated Egyptian capitalist. Makes Joseph the leader of his household.  Strong character actor, also cast as a member of the greater ensemble
Audition Song – Go Go Go Joseph

JACOB: (Featured) – (Adult) Male, Baritone
Aged father of Joseph and his 11 brothers. Strong character actor.
(Non-singing character actor/s are urged to audition as sung words may be spoken).
Audition Song – Go Go Go Joseph

BUTLER: (Featured) (Youth or Adult)
Male or Female, Tenor or Mezzo 
Pharaoh’s right hand. Great Character role. While in jail, Joseph interprets the Butler’s dreams to a positive outcome. Strong Singer-Actor. Also cast as a member of the greater ensemble.
Audition Song – Go Go Go Joseph

BAKER:  Featured (Youth or Adult) Male or Female, Tenor or Mezzo
Head of Pharaoh’s kitchen. While in jail, Joseph interprets the Baker’s dreams to a less-than-positive outcome. Strong Singer-Actor.  Great Character role. Also cast as a member of the greater ensemble.
Audition Song – Go Go Go Joseph

JOSEPH’S BROTHERS: (Featured Ensemble)  (Youth or Adults)  Male, Various Ranges, sizes and ages
Jealous of Joseph for being their father’s favourite son. Strong Singer-Actor and ability to move well.
Audition Song – Go Go Go Joseph

JOSEPH’S BROTHERS (Featured SOLO parts) (Youth or Adult).
There are several Featured Solo moments included in the show, for selected Brother/s. 
Audition Song: Males, wishing to audition for solo (featured ‘song’ roles), should bring to audition, a selected song of their choosing. (Please bring audition (backing track) on USB or have song downloaded to your Phone). Alternatively, you can sing a-cappella (without accompaniment).

WIVES (Featured Ensemble): (Youth or Adults) Female, Various Ranges, sizes and ages
The wives of Joseph’s brothers. Ability to sing and move well. Will also double as the general ensemble in some scenes.
Audition Song – Go Go Go Joseph

FEATURED FEMALE DANCER – (Youth or Adult)
Skilled dancer (with Tango or Latin Dance experience a plus). Ability to sing and perform as part of the Ensemble.
Audition Music – Those Canaan Days (Dance)

ENSEMBLE: (Youth or Adults) Male and Female, Various Ranges, sizes and ages
Actors, singers, and dancers serving as Ishmaelites, Egyptians, Canaanites, and other characters within Joseph’s story.
Audition Song – Go Go Go Joseph

• Audition vocal and backing tracks can be accessed below