Auditions Announced for the Fine Arts Center’s Winter Musical: Jesus Christ Superstar
November 15, 2014
Sunday, November 23 at 2:00 p.m. and Monday, November 24 at 6:00 p.m.
Camden – Auditions for the musical production, Jesus Christ Superstar will be held in the Wood Auditorium of the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC,) Sunday, November 23 at 2:00 p.m. and Monday, November 24 at 6:00 p.m. The production will run January 29-Feb. 1, 2015. Actors should prepare 16 bars of a song that shows off vocal and acting ability. The music style is rock, so choose a song that features rock style. You may bring accompaniment (cd or electronic – no vocal tracks,) or sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. Vocal range will be checked during auditions.
This is a demanding show; performers must be prepared to commit to the entire run of both rehearsals and the production. The following roles are available:
Jesus – tenor
Judas – tenor
Caiaphas – bass
Annas – tenor
King Herod – tenor/baritone
Pontius Pilate – tenor/baritone
Simon Zealotes – tenor
Mary Magdalene – mezzo/alto
Apostles – some with solos
Chorus – much of background music is sung – not instrumental
About the musical
Known as the first rock opera, Jesus Christ Superstar was first created as a concept album at the end of the turbulent ’60s. Jesus’ rise to fame seems parallel to contemporary celebrity worship of today. As his radical teachings are evermore embraced, Judas increasingly questions the enlightened motives of this new prophet, Jesus, which ultimately ends in betrayal. Christ’s final days are dramatized with an emotional intensity, and an edge that is thrilling and thought-provoking. The production is enhanced by a very stirring score, giving it a spirited passion that goes straight to the heart.
For more information about the production or about auditions, please call Jami Steele at the Fine Arts Center at 803-425-7676, ext. 310 or visit the FAC web site at www.fineartscenter.org. The Fine Arts Center is located at 810 Lyttleton Street in Camden. Office hours are Monday through Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Thursday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
The Fine Arts Center is funded in part by the Frederick S. Upton Foundation and the South Carolina Arts Commission, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional funding provided by the City of Camden, Kershaw County, and BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina along with donations from businesses and individuals.
