jesus christ superstar choir auditions – alliance theatre

OPEN CHOIR AUDITIONS

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR GOSPEL

The ALLIANCE THEATRE is holding open AUDITIONS for the 27 person CHOIR of its upcoming production, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR GOSPEL.

Andrew Lloyd Webber has given special permission for the Alliance Theatre to develop this exciting new gospel interpretation of his work by Louis St. Louis, an experienced Broadway and film composer and music director (credits include Smokey Joe’s Café, Grease, Grease 2, and Mahagonny). Alliance Artistic Director, Susan Booth, will direct.

Looking for 1) High sopranos with high Bflat

2) Altos

3) High tenors (including very high counter tenors with true female register on top)

4) Baritones

5) Bass with low D-Dflat-C

Choir members will be compensated for all rehearsals and performances. Rehearsals are Tuesday-Sunday (times TBD) and performances are Tuesday-Friday 8:00pm, Saturdays 2:30pm and 8:00pm, and Sundays 2:30pm and 7:30pm.

Production Dates:

First Rehearsal: 12/9/08

First Preview Performance: 1/14/09

Opening: 1/21/09

Closing: 2/22/09

Audition Information:

When: Thursday, August 7

Where: Rich Auditorium, Woodruff Art Center, 1280 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30309.

What to Prepare: One vocal selection that is strictly gospel (contemporary gospel also acceptable)

Please bring sheet music, an accompanist will be provided.

How to sign up: Call 404-733-4622. Someone will call you back to schedule an appointment.

If you have any questions please call Jody Feldman at 404-733-4671