Upcoming Auditions
Pippin Audition Information:
SHOW DESCRIPTION:
Jesus Christ Superstar is a 1970s rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice that presents a contemporary, subjective retelling of the final week of Jesus' life, from his entry into Jerusalem to the crucifixion. The story is told primarily from the perspective of a troubled Judas Iscariot, exploring personal conflicts, doubt, and political tension rather than solely focusing on divine aspects
PERFORMANCE DATES:
July 10th, 2026 @ 7:30 pm
July 11th, 2026 @ 7:30 pm
July 12th, 2026 @ 3:00 pm
July 17th, 2026 @ 7:30 pm
July 18th, 2026 @ 7:30 pm
July 19th, 2026 @ 3:00 pm
PRODUCTION STAFF:
Director/Music Director - Will Akins
Assistant Director - Angel Noelle
Producer - Antoinette Gomez
AUDITION DATES:
May 18th, 2026 @ 6pm - 9:30pm
May 19th, 2026 @ 6pm - 9:30pm
We are looking for performers ages 18+ years of age for this show
ALL auditioners please fill out the audition form: https://forms.gle/Crcn3sAtcuUe6tDXA
Sign up for a time slot (10 auditioners per 30 minute time slot):
VIDEO AUDITIONS:
Video auditions will be accepted for this production. Video auditions can be sent to askmrwillmusic@gmail.com by May 18th at 9pm. SUBJECT line should read [Actor First then Last Name/Role(s)/JCS Audition)
CALLBACKS:
Callbacks (if needed) will take place onMay 20th @ 6pm.
WHAT TO PREPARE:
Please prepare 16-32 bars of a song not from this show that showcases not only your vocal ability to rock a song but your ability to tell a story
WHERE:
Genesius Guild
6635 Hohman Ave
Hammond, Indiana 46324
CALLBACK INFO:
Callbacks are invitation only. All those invited to callbacks will be notified after auditions have been completed May 19th.
Callback material is as follows:
Callback Materials: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qJTPcCjwuZzGieXnc0hZziN4tmf4XWTd?usp=drive_link
Jesus
I only want to say (Entire Song)
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Jesus and Judas
The Last Supper (Start Jesus “I must be mad”… until “Look at all my trails…”)
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Judas
Heaven on the Minds (Nazareth your famous son….. until dance break)
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Mary
I Don’t Know How to Love Him (Bridge to end)
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Pilot
39 Lashes (Don’t let me stop to end)
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Caiaphas
This Jesus must die (I see bad things arising.. to end)
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Simon and Annis
Simon Zealotes (There must be over 50,000 till “ neither you, Simon”)
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We are also casting 6 - 8 dance heaven performers.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:
Jesus (Rock Tenor, A2-G5) is leader of the twelve disciples, called the "Son of God" and the -King of the Jews." Jesus has a difficult time accepting his fate without answers on why he must die. This role requires an actor that can show Leadership, Confusion, Strength, Vulnerability and Optimism, often at the same time.
Judas (Rock Tenor, D3-D5) is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus; concerned for the poor and the consequences of Jesus's fame. Judas believes in Jesus's teaching but has started to grow weary of those in power coming after him and his followers. The role requires an actor that can show Frustration, Yearning, Weakness, Dismay and Pessimism, often at the same time.
Mary (Mezzo-Soprano, F3-E b5) is a female follower of Jesus who finds herself falling in love with him. The role requires an actress that can show Grace, Stability, Weakness and Compassion.
Pontius Pilate (Rock Baritone,A2-B4) is governor of Judea who foresees the events of Jesus's crucifixion from beginning to aftermath in a dream and finds himself being presented with that very situation. The role requires an actor that can show Authority, Rage, Fragility, and Fear.
King Herod (High Baritone, C#3-G4) is the King of Galilee; Jesus is brought to him for judgment after first being taken to Pilate. Herod is a comedic role. He starts very nonchalant and as his song progresses he becomes more irritated when he doesn't get his way
Caiaphas (Low Bass, C#2-F4) is one of the main antagonists of the show. High priest who sees Jesus as a threat to the nation. He is in a man in power who fears losing that power to Jesus. This role requires an actor that can show Anger, Power, and Angst.
Peter Simon (Tenor, A2-G4) is one of Jesus's twelve apostles; denies Jesus three times upon the night of Jesus's arrest to save himself. Peter has an obsession with impatience. This roles requires an actor that can show Tenacity, Worry, Impatience, and Regret.
Simon Zealots (High Baritone, G3-B4) is one of Jesus's twelve apostles; urges Jesus to lead his followers into battle against the Romans. Simon is under the belief that violence can solve all their problems. This role requires an actor that can show Energy, Youthfulness and Animosity.
Annas (High Baritone, G2-D5) is one of the main antagonists of the show. Fellow priest at the side of Caiaphas who is persuaded by Caiaphas into seeing Jesus as a threat. Annas can seem more conniving than Caiaphas. This role requires an actor or actress that can show Disgust, Displeasure, and Loathing.
Ensemble (All ranges and voice types will play such roles as soul girls, apostles, priests, soldiers, lepers, merchants, rioters, reporters, etc.