Los Angeles Philharmonic | Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (P)

BREAK: 12:30PM - 1:30PM

CONTRACT

WCLO

Salary pending -- Currently in negotiations.

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (see breakdown).

We are committed to diverse, inclusive casting. For every role, we welcome qualified performers, without regard to disability, gender, race and ethnicity, age, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis protected by law.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a brief pop/rock song and bring a headshot/resume. An Accompanist will be provided. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

LOCATION

Actors' Equity Association LA Audition Center

5636 Tujunga Ave

North Hollywood, CA 91601

PERSONNEL

Director and Choreographer: Sergio Trujillo

Music Director and Conductor: Stephen Oremus

Music: Andrew Lloyd Webber

Lyrics: Tim Rice

Casting: The Telsey Office

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:

Sergio Trujillo (Director and Choreographer)

Lindsay Levine (Casting Director, The Telsey Office)

OTHER DATES

1st Rehearsal: o/a July 14th, 2025

Performances: August 1st-3rd, 2025

OTHER

EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.

An Equity Monitor will be provided.

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

BREAKDOWN

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAER

NOTE: It is the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Association does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and religious grooming), sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the law, the Association also provides reasonable accommodation for disabled applicants and employees in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, for pregnant employees who request an accommodation with the advice of their health care providers, for pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions; for employees who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking; and for applicants and employees based on their religious beliefs and practices.

SEEKING:

JESUS Character is male (cis, trans, or non-binary). Leader of the twelve Apostles, a man, called the “Son of God”, and the “King of the Jews”. Rock Tenor.

JUDAS Character is male (cis, trans, or non-binary). Arguably the antagonist of the show. One of the twelve apostles of Jesus; concerned for the poor and the consequences of Jesus' fame. Rock Tenor.

MARY MAGDALENE is female (cis, trans, or non-binary). 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. Pop Belt voice.

PILATE Character is male (cis, trans, or non-binary). Governor of Judea who foresees the events of Jesus' crucifixion from beginning to aftermath in a dream and finds himself being presented with that very situation. Rock Baritone.

KING HEROD Character is male (cis, trans, or non-binary). The King of Galilee; Jesus is brought to him for judgment after first being taken to Pilate. High Baritone.

PETER Character is male (cis, trans, or non-binary). One of Jesus' twelve apostles; denies Jesus three times upon the night of Jesus' arrest to save himself. Tenor.

SIMON Character is male (cis, trans, or non-binary). One of Jesus' twelve apostles; urges Jesus to lead his followers into battle against the Romans. High Baritone.

CAIAPHAS Character is male (cis, trans, or non-binary). High priest who sees Jesus as a threat to the nation. Low Bass with Rocky Top.

ANNAS Character is male (cis, trans, or non-binary). Fellow priest at the side of Caiaphas who is persuaded by Caiaphas into seeing Jesus as a threat. High Baritone.

SALARY

WCLO Salary pending -- Currently in negotiations.

UNION

AEA