“Sha la la, Joseph, you’re doing fine! You and your dreamcoat, ahead of your time!” One of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors.

Told entirely through song with the help of a main character Narrator, the musical follows preferred son Joseph. After being sold into slavery by his brothers, he ingratiates himself with Egyptian noble Potiphar, but ends up in jail after refusing the amorous advances of Potiphar’s wife. While imprisoned, Joseph discovers his ability to interpret dreams, and he soon finds himself in front of the mighty but troubled, Elvis-inspired, Pharaoh. Joseph’s solution to Egypt’s famine elevates him to Pharaoh’s right-hand man and reunites him with his family.

The magical musical is full of catchy songs in a variety of styles, from a parody of French ballads (“Those Canaan Days”), to country-western (“One More Angel in Heaven”) and calypso (“Benjamin Calypso”), along with the unforgettable classics “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door.”

When:

• Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
• Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Where: Stage Notes Academy of Performing Arts - 224 N Prairieville St, Athens, TX 75751

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Production Crew

Director: Karen Holmes
Music Director: Beth VanOrden

Audition Details

• Sign Up
• Audition Form
• Audition Materials
• An audition will not be considered unless a time slot has been selected AND an audition form has been filled out
• Additional information included in the audition materials, including detailed rehearsal schedule
• The musical score (sheet music) and music tracks cut for auditions can be found in the google drive as well, for use in preparing for auditions

If you have any questions, please reach out to stagenotesapa@gmail.com.

Fee & Compensation

A background check is required for those 18+ to participate - $36 with a compensation of two (2) tickets to a show.

Tentative Rehearsals & Performances Calendar

Cast members must be present for at least 90% of rehearsals. Conflicts with rehearsal schedule / performances need to be listed on the audition form or relayed to directors as soon as they arise.

Rehearsals

• Starting June 9
• Tuesdays & Thursdays at 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
• Tech week is July 27 - 31, every night at 6:00 PM until we finish running the show
• Dress rehearsals and opening week will be August 3 - 6, every night, same as tech week

Performances

• August 7, 8, & 14 at 7:00 PM
• August 9, 15, & 16 at 3:00 PM

Characters

This show is for ages 12 and up.

Narrator(s)
Soprano, or Tenor, if male performer
Vocal range: F3 - G5

An actress or two with strong rock singing voice who is strong on comedy and moves well.

Joseph
Male
Tenor
Vocal range: A3 - A5

The 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. How, 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.

Jacob
Male
50s / 60s
Baritone
Vocal range: A3 - F5

Joseph's father.

Potiphar
Male
Tenor
Vocal range: D4 - B4

A Noel Coward type character. Can be played by the actor playing Jacob.

Mrs. Potiphar
Female
Tenor
Vocal range: Eb4 - B4

Very tall, sexy vamp.

Pharaoh
Male
Tenor / Baritone
Vocal range: B3 - Ab5

A good actor and singer. An Elvis Presley impersonator type who moves well.

Joseph's Brothers
Male
Tenors
Vocal range: (G3) A3 - G5 (A5)

There are eleven brothers: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Naphtali, Issachar, Asher, Dan, Zebulon, Gad, Benjamin, and Judah. Must have strong singing voices and ability to dance. The show depends on contrasting characters of various body types and ethnicities.

"Journey to Egypt" Soloists
Tenor
Vocal range: B4 - G5
Baritone
Vocal range: F3 - C#4

Two brothers, one to sing in falsetto.

"One More Angel in Heaven" Soloist
Male
Tenor
Vocal range: D4 - F5

One brother to sing country and western style. Must also be able to whistle.

"Benjamin Calypso" Soloist
Male
Tenor
Vocal range: F4 - F5

One brother to sing Harry Belafonte style.

"Canaan Days" Soloist
Male
Tenor
Vocal range: C4 - Eb5

A strong comedy actor to sing Jacques Brel / Maurice Chevalier style.

Butler
Male
Baritone
Vocal range: E4 - G5 (C6)

Contrasting look to the Baker.

Baker
Male
Tenor / Baritone
Vocal range: E4 - F5

Contrasting look to the Butler.

The Wives
Female
Sopranos

There are eleven wives to Joseph's Brothers. Must be excellent all around dancers with good singing voices.

"The Apache" Featured Dancer
Female

One wife to be an exceptionally strong dancer with strong partnering ability (Adagio) for the "Apache" section in "Canaan Days".

Ensemble
Mixed ranges with sopranos to High C to basses down to E